CAT4 Part 1

CAT4 Practice Paper: Part 1
Read the following with your child:
This is a multiple-choice paper in which you have to mark your answer to each
question on the separate answer sheet. You should mark only one answer for
each question.
Draw a firm line clearly through the rectangle next to your answer like this:
If you make a mistake, rub it out as completely as you can and put in your new
answer.
There are three parts in a CAT4 practice paper. This is Part 1. You will see an
explanation of what to do, followed by a worked example and two practice
questions. Solutions to the example and practice questions are provided
Be sure to keep your place in the correct section on the answer sheet. Mark
your answer in the box that has the same number as the question in the
booklet.
You may find some of the questions difficult. If you cannot do a question, do
not waste time on it but go on to the next. If you are not sure of an answer,
choose the one you think is best.
Work as quickly and as carefully as you can.
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PART 1
Figure Classification
Look at the example question below. There are three figures that are alike. On the
right there are five more figures: one of these is most like the three figures on the
left and its letter has been marked on your answer sheet.
Example
A B C D E
Answer: C
All figures on the left are rectangles. Therefore, C is the correct answer as it is the only
one of the answer options that is also a rectangle.
Now do the two practice questions below.
P1
A B C D E
The three figures on the left each show shapes which contain a black dot.
P2
A B C D E
The three figures on the left show two white stars connected by a thick black line. The
orientation of the straight line differs across the three figures.
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A B C D E
A B C D E
A B C D E
A B C D E
A B C D E
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6
A B C D E
A B C D E
A B C D E
A B C D E
10
A B C D E
11
A B C D E
12
A B C D E
13
A B C D E
14
A B C D E
15
A B C D E

16
A B C D E
17
A B C D E
18
A B C D E
19
A B C D E
20
A B C D E
21
A B C D E

Figure Matrices
Look at the example question below. On the left, there is a matrix which contains an
empty square. One of the five figures on the right should fill the empty square. Its letter
has been marked on your answer sheet.
Example
A B C D E
Answer: E
In the example above, all of the large shapes are grey and all of the small shapes are
horizontally striped. Moving clockwise around the matrix, the small striped shape
becomes the large grey shape in the next box. To complete the matrix, the empty
square needs to contain a large grey circle and a small horizontally-striped trapezium,
so the correct answer must be E.
Now do the two practice questions.
P1
A B C D E
In the matrix above, the position of the black dots depends on the column they are in.
In the left-hand column they are positioned in the circle nearest to the arrowhead, in
the middle column they are positioned in the middle circle and in the right-hand column
they are positioned in the circle that is furthest from the arrowhead.
Along each row, each arrow follows on from the last. The missing image is in the left-
hand column.
The only arrow that is not seen along the row/column of the empty box is an arrow
pointing towards the bottom-left corner.
P2
A B C D E
In the example above, the shapes in each row feature the same pattern, and each row
contains a large shape on the left and a number of smaller shapes on the right. The
left-hand column contains one large shape, whereas the right-hand column contains
several smaller shapes.

22
A B C D E
23
A B C D E
24
A B C D E
25
A B C D E
26
A B C D E
27
A B D C E
28
A B C D E
29
A B C D E
30
A B C D E
31
A B C D E
32
A B C D E
33
A B C D E
34
A B C D E
35
A B C D E
36
A B C D E
37
A B C D E
38
A B C D E
39
A B C D E
40
A B C D E
41
A B C D E
42
A B C D E
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CAT4 Part 1
Answer Sheet 1
Draw a line clearly through the rectangle next to your answer, like .
The answer to the example question has already been marked in the first box.
Part 1
E P1 P2
A A A
B B B
C C C
D D D
E E E
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
A A A A A A A A A
B B B B B B B B B
C C C C C C C C C
D D D D D D D D D
E E E E E E E E E
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
A A A A A A A A A
B B B B B B B B B
C C C C C C C C C
D D D D D D D D D
E E E E E E E E E
19 20 21
A A A
B B B
C C C
D D D
E E E
CAT4 Part 1
Answer Sheet 2
Draw a line clearly through the rectangle next to your answer, like .
The answer to the example question has already been marked in the first box.
E P1 P2
A A A
B B B
C C C
D D D
E E E
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
A A A A A A A A A
B B B B B B B B B
C C C C C C C C C
D D D D D D D D D
E E E E E E E E E
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39
A A A A A A A A A
B B B B B B B B B
C C C C C C C C C
D D D D D D D D D
E E E E E E E E E
40 41 42
A A A
B B B
C C C
D D D
E E E
CAT4 Part 1
Parents’ Guide
About this test

This is a multiple-choice paper designed to familiarise your child with the types of questions
they will see in a CAT4 test.
There are 168 questions in the full test. This practice paper is Part 1 and has 42 questions
which gradually increase in difficulty. It covers figure classification and figure matrices.
What you’ll need

Printed question booklet and answer shee
Penci
Rubbe
Scrap pape
Timer
How to prepare
Your child should take the test at a time when they feel alert. Choose a quiet area where they
can work comfortably without distractions.
Talk with your child about the reasons for taking the practice test. Explain that the structure of
the paper is similar to the one they will see in the real CAT4. The questions will help them know
what to expect on exam day.
Explain that they might find some of the questions difficult. They should work as quickly and
carefully as possible.
If they get stuck on a question, they should move on to the next one. If they have time left over
at the end, they can go back to any skipped questions. If they have more time left over, they
should check their answers.
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CAT4 Part 1
Parents’ Guide
Taking the test

Dictionaries are not allowed. Give your child a scrap sheet of paper and encourage them to use
it for any rough working out.
Your child should mark their answers on the Answer Sheet, not in the test booklet.
On the Answer Sheet, your child should record their answers by drawing a clear line through
the answer box with a pencil. Mistakes should be rubbed out and not crossed out.
Timing
It’s helpful for children to get comfortable with taking tests under timed conditions. This paper
is Part 1 and has a time limit of 20 minutes. Your child should spend 10 minutes on Figure
Classification and 10 minutes on Figure Matrices. Only start timing when they have finished
reading the instructions.
If they haven’t finished the test after 20 minutes, circle the question they got to, then let them
carry on. When you mark the test you’ll be able to see how many questions they got right in 20
minutes and how many overall. This will show you whether your child needs to work on their
speed, accuracy, or both.
Marking
You can find the answers on the Answer Key. Give your child one mark for each correct answer
(no half-marks are available in the real test!). Do not take marks off for wrong answers.
Take time to discuss your child’s results in a positive and encouraging way. Work through the
corrections, what they would do differently next time, and pick out key areas to revise next.
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CAT4 Part 1
Answer Key
P1.
E
16.
B
31.
E
P2.
A
17.
C
32.
D
1.
D
18.
D
33.
B
2.
E
19.
B
34.
E
3.
E
20.
B
35.
A
4.
C
21.
E
36.
A
5.
E
P1.
B
37.
B
6.
A
P2.
B
38.
A
7.
A
22.
B
39.
E
8.
D
23.
B
40.
B
9.
D
24.
A
41. E
10.
C
25.
D
42. B
11.
B
26.
C
12.
A
27.
B
13.
D
28.
A
14.
B
29.
D
15. E 30. E
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CAT4 Practice Paper: Part 1

Read the following with your child:

explanation of what to do, followed by a worked example and two practice

questions. Solutions to the example and practice questions are provided

choose the one you think is best.

Work as quickly and as carefully as you can.

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Now do the two practice questions below.

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About this test

What you’ll need

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Taking the test

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