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Test Preparation Services (TPS)
Information on taking the CAT 4 exam in Ottawa and the path for finding a tutor or self-studying in Ottawa.
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TPS - Understanding the CAT 4 Exam
CAT4 is the standard examination for those entering a public school in Ottawa. In particular it is used for applicants into an IB program in Ottawa which begins at grade 8.
Although there is also a test with student response question (non-multiple choice), currently IB programs are using the multiple choice formats and it is compressed.
It is very difficult to get any preparation material for CAT4. If you are a homeschooling parent you may order practice material for your child. CAT4 practice tests to schools, school boards, homeschooling parents, and other educational institutions only and the practice tests help students become familiar with the format of the CAT tests.
We offer tutoring based on a combination of other standardized tests that are similar. CAT4 tutoring is a combination of SSAT, OSSLT and PSAT at the level of grade 8. In terms of level for ordering material this would be level 17 and/or 18 for levels
Although there is also a test with student response question (non-multiple choice), currently IB programs are using the multiple choice formats and it is compressed.
It is very difficult to get any preparation material for CAT4. If you are a homeschooling parent you may order practice material for your child. CAT4 practice tests to schools, school boards, homeschooling parents, and other educational institutions only and the practice tests help students become familiar with the format of the CAT tests.
We offer tutoring based on a combination of other standardized tests that are similar. CAT4 tutoring is a combination of SSAT, OSSLT and PSAT at the level of grade 8. In terms of level for ordering material this would be level 17 and/or 18 for levels
Structure
At Level 18 and 19 the following structure exists
The total time is 230 minutes = 3 hours and 50 minutes
Reading = 60 minutes @ 48 questions
Vocabulary = 25 minutes @ 40 questions
Writing Conventions = 35 minutes @ 40 questions
Spelling = 15 minute @ 30 questions
Mathematics = 60 minutes @ 60 questions
Computational Estimates = 35 minutes @ 36 quesions
The total time is 230 minutes = 3 hours and 50 minutes
Reading = 60 minutes @ 48 questions
Vocabulary = 25 minutes @ 40 questions
Writing Conventions = 35 minutes @ 40 questions
Spelling = 15 minute @ 30 questions
Mathematics = 60 minutes @ 60 questions
Computational Estimates = 35 minutes @ 36 quesions
Tutoring
Tutors can steer your child towards better skills at the above areas using material that is similar. For more information on a program you should look through the program in the Programs Section of TPS.
Tutoring in CAT4 is only offered at the grade 8 level and only in the Ottawa regions. We can offer it oline but it is advisable to do it one on one in the home. There are no slides offered with this program but a comprehensive homework program is provided.
Tutoring in CAT4 is only offered at the grade 8 level and only in the Ottawa regions. We can offer it oline but it is advisable to do it one on one in the home. There are no slides offered with this program but a comprehensive homework program is provided.