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The test specifications were drawn up in view of current Canadian curricula. The tests offer assessments in reading, language, writing, spelling and mathematics in a modular and flexible format. The Basic Battery can be comfortably administered within one morning of class time. Even more indepth assessments of students' strengths and needs are provided through the Supplemental Tests. Constructed-response formats are provided in the Writing and Mathematics assessments. CAT·3 reports include profiles of students' strengths and needs as well as norm-referenced information based on a representative Canadian sample of about 3600 students per grade. Group reports are also available atthe class, school and district levels.  \nWhat Is CTCS?  \nThe Canadian Test of Cognitive Skills (CTCS) is a reliable academic aptitude test that measures the cognitive abilities important for scholastic success in Grades 2–12. CTCS includes scores for three critical cognitive factors—verbal, non–verbal and memory (CTCS is the only major academic aptitude test in Canada that measures memory) .  \nHow Does CAT·3 Help, Parents and Students? PARENTS  \nCAT results help parents by providing them with an independent measure of achievement to compare with their own assessments.  \nCAT provides certain kinds of information. Reading, mathematics, and language are areas of high priority for most people, but they are not the only important areas of academic achievement. As well as academic achievement, there are other areas of development such as character, artistic expression, sports and life skills, to which parents give differing priorities.  \nCareful examination of CAT results, particularly over time, helps parents understand two important things. They gain a better understanding of the problems which are worth worrying about. Secondly, they acquire a basis for setting reasonable academic goals for their children.  \nThere is no simple way to decide what is a problem and whether parents should do something about it. Some students achieve very consistent scores on all tests, with parents agreeing they are strong, weak or average students. Others show marked variations. In such cases, some parents like to encourage and build on strengths; others focus on correcting the weaknesses.  \nIt is sensible to understand both the actual level of achievement and the reasons why it may be lower than expected. The reasons may be simple (for example, poor hearing or sight) or complex (a combination of low aptitude, a physical disability and an emotional problem) . Fortunately, the best treatment is often the same: patient, step-by-step instruction.  \nAs young people move through adolescence, they and their parents consider their goals and expectations for the future. Test results are one part of the information helpful in making informed decisions.  \nSTUDENTS  \nCAT helps students by giving them an independent picture of their level of achievement in the basic skills.  \nYoung people often have a good understanding of themselves, their strengths and limitations. However, they also have blind spots. Some do not recognize abilities they have; others believe they are doing better than they really are.  \nHow Do You Prepare Your Child to Write CAT·3?  \nWHAT CAN PARENTS DO?  \nParents can become involved in preparing the student for taking tests. The following are some suggestions:  \n􀂃 Make sure the student listens carefully and understands all verbal directions given. The student must learn to ask questions to clarify directions when necessary.  \n􀂃 Assist the student to become aware of time limits when completing tasks. Self-pacing will ensure the student completes the test in the time allotted.  \n􀂃 Ensure the student gets a good night's rest and eats breakfast on the morning of the test day.  \n􀂃 Encourage and motivate the student to perform to the best of his/her abil","cbCaihLh1oHLSfo1","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihLh1oHLSfo1","pdf",70176,"English","# What Is CAT·3?\n## What Is CTCS?\n# How Does CAT·3 Help Parents and Students?\n## Parents\n## Students\n# How Do You Prepare Your Child to Write CAT·3?\n## What Can Parents Do?\n## What Can Students Do?\n# Features and Benefits of CAT 3","[{\"question\":\"What skills does CAT·3 assess?\",\"answer\":\"CAT·3 assesses reading, language, writing, spelling, and mathematics. 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