CAT4 Level Y Guide
CAT4 Level Y (Year 3) Practice 2026: Free PDF, Sample Questions & Expert Tips
- Written by CAT4 Tests Team
- Updated May 12, 2026
Clear guide for Year 3 families with a free CAT4 Level Y practice PDF, sample questions, and simple preparation tips.
- Free CAT4 Level Y practice PDF with sample questions and clear guidance
- Understand the Level Y format, timing, and all four CAT4 sections
- Learn how to prepare calmly with age-appropriate strategies for Year 3 children
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TEST AT A GLANCE
60 min
Session Duration
4
Sessions
7-8
Age Range
Paper
Format
CAT4 Level X
What to Expect in the CAT4 Level Y Test
The CAT4 Level X test includes four engaging sections that assess key reasoning
abilities in an age-appropriate and child-friendly way.
01
Words
Children see three words that share a category and choose the word that belongs with them.
Identifying categories,
understand word
meanings and relationships.
• Tests early vocabulary and word relationships.
Verbal Reasoning
02
Numbers
Children are shown a sequence of numbers and must find the next one by identifying the rule.
Recognising number patterns and applying simple rules.
• Tests early numerical thinking.
Quantitative Reasoning
03
Figures
Children look at three figures that share a hidden rule and pick the option that follows the same rule.
Finding relationships between shapes, colours or patterns.
• Tests visual pattern recognition.
Non-Verbal Reasoning
03
Shapes
Children study example shapes and choose the option that follows the same rule.
Understanding position, rotation, symmetry and spatial relationships.
• Tests how they visualise and manipulate forms.
Spatial Ability
Age-appropriate content
Designed for children around 6–7 years old.
Develops essential thinking skills
Builds confidence through varied reasoning questions.
Engaging & child-friendly
Simple instructions and interactive question types.
Aligned with international standards
Follows the GL Assessment framework used worldwide.