Prepare Your Child for CAT4 Level Y (Year 3) Success: Free Practice, PDFs & Focused Prep

This page is your go-to guide for understanding the CAT4 Level Y test, helping your child unlock their potential, and making it a positive experience:

1. Start with our free practice test (found below) to get a sense of the question types and identify your child’s strengths and areas that need extra focus.
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What Is the CAT4 Level Y Test?

The CAT4 Level Y is a test for Year 3 students (ages 7-8). It helps teachers understand a child’s thinking skills, strengths, and areas for growth. Unlike tests of what’s been learned in class, it measures reasoning and problem-solving potential.

Administered by GL Assessment exclusively in paper-based formats, the CAT4 Level Y test usually takes approximately 45 minutes to complete. The results are processed once the test is taken, requiring up to 15 business days to ensure accurate and meaningful evaluations.

What Subjects Does the CAT4 Level Y (Year 3) Exam Contain?

The CAT4 test for Year 3 revolves around four fundamental cognitive domains: Verbal, Non-verbal, Quantitative, and Spatial abilities.

- Verbal: This section assesses children’s proficiency in reasoning using words and language.

- Non-verbal: In this part, students are presented with problems involving shapes and patterns, completely disconnected from language, to evaluate their problem-solving abilities.

- Quantitative: This segment tests a child’s numerical reasoning skills, examining their capability to work with numbers.

- Spatial: This section focuses on testing a child’s understanding of space, shapes, and measurements, gauging their spatial abilities.

Each of these cognitive domains is evaluated through dedicated test sections:

Part 1

Figures (non-verbal reasoning) – Duration: 12 minutes

Words (verbal reasoning) – Duration: 10 minutes

Part 2

Numbers (quantitative reasoning) – Duration: 10 minutes

Shapes (spatial ability) – Duration: 11 minutes

Below, we have provided practice questions for each question type. Take the time to go over these sample questions with your child, as it will help them become familiar with the exam and its question formats.

Free CAT4 Level Y (Year 3) Practice Test

For your convenience, we created 3 versions for this sample test:

- CAT4 Level Y sample test (interactive) to practice under time constraints (opens in a new tab, no registration required).

- CAT4 Level Y PDF sample questions – downloadable and printable.

- The sample questions that are listed below on this page.

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Non-Verbal Reasoning Practice Questions (Figures)

In each of these questions, the first three figures are similar in some way. Work out how they are the same. Then select the letter of the figure from the answer choices that goes with them.

Question #1

Correct Answer & Explanation:

The correct answer is C.

In each figure, the total number of sides of both shapes is equal to 9.

Question #2

CAT4 test year 3 sample question - figures

Correct Answer & Explanation:

The correct answer is C.

Each figure consists of two cells filled with gray and two cells filled with black color. The two gray cells are adjacent to each other, either vertically, horizontally, or diagonally and the two black cells are always not adjacent to each other.

Verbal Reasoning Practice Questions (Words)

Choose the word that belongs in the same group as the first three words.

Question #3

shrub | tree | flower

A. leaf
B. moss
C. plant
D. garden
E. grow

Correct Answer & Explanation:

The correct answer is (B) – moss.

The first three words are shrub, tree, and flower. These are all types of vegetation. Therefore, we need to select the answer choice that is also a type of vegetation.

Question #4

engine | tires | doors

A. car
B. parts
C. wipers
D. truck
E. bicycle

Correct Answer & Explanation:

The correct answer is (C) – wipers.

The first three words are engine, tires, and door. These are all parts of a car. Therefore, we need to select the answer choice that is also part of a car.

Quantitative Reasoning (Numbers)

Each question provides a series of numbers that have a rule. Use the rule to determine which number will come next in the series.

Question #5

19 24 27 32 35 40 43 ?

A. 3
B. 5
C. 44
D. 46
E. 48

Correct Answer & Explanation:

The correct answer is (E) – 48.

In this series, the pattern is as follows: first, 5 is added, then 3 is added; then 5 again, then 3, and so on.

The pattern is: +5, +3, +5, +3, …

The last two numbers in the series are 40 and 43, where 43 is larger than 40 by 3, so the next number in the series should be larger than 43 by 5.

43 + 5 = 48

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Question #6

6 5 14 13 22 21 30 29 38 ?

A. 34
B. 37
C. 39
D. 47
E. 49

Correct Answer & Explanation:

The correct answer is (B) – 37.

In this series, the pattern is as follows: first, 1 is subtracted, then 9 is added; then again 1 is subtracted, then 9 is added, and so on.

The pattern is: -1, +9, -1, +9, …

The last two numbers in the series are 29 and 38, where 38 is larger than 29 by 9, so the next number in the series should be smaller than 38 by 1.

38 – 1 = 37

Spatial Ability (Shapes)

Each question has a target shape. The target is hidden in one of the five designs. Find where the target is hidden and select the letter of that design. The target will be exactly the same size and way round. You won’t need to imagine it turned around or flipped over. All the sides of the target have to be shown in the design.

Question #7

CAT4 test level Y sample question - shapes

Correct Answer & Explanation:

The correct answer is E.

The shape is visible at bottom-left of the figure.

Question #8

Correct Answer & Explanation:

The correct answer is B.

The shape is visible at bottom-left of the figure.

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10 Tips to Help Your Child Prepare for the CAT4 Year 3 Test

Familiarize Them with the Test Format:

Show your child sample questions from each section of the CAT4 Level Y test. This way, they’ll know what to expect on the actual exam day.

Encourage Critical Thinking:

Engage your child in thought-provoking discussions and activities that require reasoning and problem-solving. Puzzles, riddles, and logic games are great for developing these skills.

Practice Regularly:

Set aside time for daily or weekly practice sessions using mock tests and sample questions. Consistent practice can boost your child’s confidence and performance.

Emphasize Reading and Vocabulary:

Strengthen your child’s verbal reasoning abilities by encouraging them to read regularly. Discuss new words and their meanings to enhance their vocabulary.

Nurture Visual and Spatial Skills:

Engage your child in activities that involve visualizing patterns, shapes, and designs. Drawing and building blocks can help improve their spatial abilities.

Develop Numerical Skills:

Incorporate math-related games and exercises into their routine to enhance their quantitative reasoning capabilities.

Stay Positive and Supportive:

Create a supportive environment where your child feels encouraged to learn and grow. Positive reinforcement can make a significant difference in their confidence levels.

Time Management Practice:

Teach your child to manage their time effectively during the test. Practice answering questions within the allocated time to avoid feeling rushed on test day.

Mock Exams:

Arrange practice tests in a simulated exam environment to familiarize your child with test conditions. This can help reduce test anxiety and build their test-taking stamina.

Review and Reflect:

After completing practice tests, review the answers together and discuss areas for improvement.

Remember, the CAT4 Level Y test is not about measuring how much your child knows but assessing their thinking abilities. By preparing them with relevant practice and support, you can help them perform their best and unlock their full potential in their academic journey.