11+ Papers and Answers
The papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to those typically delivered as 11 plus assessments by Haileybury.
CAT4 EXAMPLE QUESTIONS
CAT4 PARENT’S GUIDE
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Exam Information
Exam types:
CAT4 (verbal, non-verbal, spatial and quantitative reasoning)
Exam length — 72 minutes.
The CAT4 test is composed of 8 short tests assessing the following subsections of the four areas above:
Figure Classification (10 mins)
Figure Matrices (10 mins)
Verbal Classification (8 mins)
Verbal Analogies (8 mins)
Number Analogies (10 mins)
Number Series (8 mins)
Figure Analysis (9 mins)
Figure Recognition (9 mins)
Pass mark — There is not a fixed pass mark for the admissions test. On completion of the test, all candidates receive an age-adjusted and standardised score. The average score is 100. Schools will also be able to see each child’s score and the time taken for each test section.
Other exam information:
The CAT4 test is administered by GL Assessment and is an online assessment that examines verbal, non-verbal, spatial and quantitative reasoning.
Candidates will be asked to submit a piece of work that they’ve made within the last 3 months. This will be discussed in the candidate’s interview to gain an insight into their potential.
A report and reference from the child’s current school will be requested.
Exams take place in the November of year 6.
For information on Haileybury School’s use of the ISEB Common Pre-Test for Year 9 entry, click here.
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