Cognitive Ability Tests (CAT4)

and
Secondary School Placements
Information Evening

Cognitive Ability Tests (CAT4) - Information Evening

Purpose of the Session

Explain CAT4 what, why and how?
Share basic information regarding
GEMS secondary school
placements;
Opportunity for questions.

Cognitive Ability Tests (CAT4) - Information Evening

Nobody ever grew taller by

being measured
Roland Meighan

Cognitive Ability Tests (CAT4) - Information Evening

CAT4 Why?
1. Data for JPS teachers, parents and
children, to inform planning and
personalise learning.
2. Familiarisation of CAT4 (used for JC
entry, should you apply).
3. Early indicator data for secondary school
selection.

Cognitive Ability Tests (CAT4) - Information Evening

CAT4 How?

Year 5 Week commencing 26th April

Year 4 Week commencing 3rd May
What is involved in the tests?
What preparation can we do?
The tests will take around 2 hours to complete
Exam/test conditions in class
Short breaks
Independent - No learning support
Feedback and next steps

Cognitive Ability Tests (CAT4) - Information Evening

GEMS Secondary Schools

(selection)

Jumeirah College Jumeirah 3/Safa 1

Wellington Al Khail Al Khail Road
FirstPoint School The Villa Complex
Metropole School Motor City
GEMS International School Al Khail Road
Wellington International School Al Sufouh
Wellington Silicone Oasis Silicone Oasis

Cognitive Ability Tests (CAT4) - Information Evening

Questions?

Cognitive Ability Tests (CAT4) - Information Evening