About CAT3 Digital
CAT3 Digital is the digital version of the paper-and-pencil test. Available via the Testwise portal, it gives you and your pupils faster results, a more motivating test experience and greater flexibility in administration
Systems requirements
PC Operating systems: Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows NT 4.0. Windows 2000, Windows Vista. Minimum hardware requirements: Intel Pentium P3 500Mhz processor, 256 MB of physical memory, 800x600 colour display. Web browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator version 6.0 or above installed.
Apple Macintosh Operating systems: Macintosh OS X V10.0 or above. Minimum hardware requirements: Macintosh computer with PowerPC G3, G4 or G5 processor, 256MB of physical RAM, 800x600 colour display. Web browser: Safari 1.0 or above installed.
Web browser plug-ins: Macromedia © Shockwave, Macromedia © Flash, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Each pupil will need: Personal computer/Apple Macintosh, Mouse, Headphones, Keyboard, Paper and pencil for rough working.
Digital Demo
Click on the image below to see a demonstration of CAT Digital, including sample questions.
CAT3 Digital Benefits
Teachers get the same quality, rigour and reliable information delivered by the CAT3 paper tests.
CAT3 Digital removes the burden of test administration, as all practice, instructions and timings are computer administered.
Instant scoring gives you results at the touch of a button.
Fast feedback is motivating for pupils and saves you hours of marking time.
Flexible digital format enables you to analyse results with ease and integrate them with other school information.
Computer-based assessment feels more relevant and less formal for pupils.
CAT3 provides full continuity of data for schools moving from paper to digital assessments.