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What is the SCAT?

SCAT, or the School and College Ability Test as it is known in its extended form, is a standardized test conducted by the John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth.

It identifies the skills of students between grades 2 and 12 and helps those who are academically gifted realise their dreams.

This ‘above grade level’ test measures the verbal reasoning abilities and mathematical skills of students in a multiple-choice format.

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SCAT Elementary

For Grades 2 & 3
50 FREE Questions,
25 Quantitative + 25 Verbal

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20 Quantitative + 20 Verbal

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  • Verbal Full Length Test - 55 Questions
  • Quantitative Full Length Test - 55 Questions

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More about School and College Ability Test (SCAT)

SCAT is an above-grade-level test. SCAT test results show how a student’s SCAT score compares to that of students in the same grade and students in the higher grades for whom the test questions were originally designed.

The SCAT test has three different versions:

Elementary SCAT – Students in grades 2-3 take the Elementary SCAT designed for 4-5 graders.

Intermediate SCAT – Students in grades 4-5 take the Intermediate SCAT designed for 6-8 graders.

Advanced SCAT – Students in grades 6 & above take the Advanced SCAT designed for 9-12 graders.

The SCAT test has two sections, verbal and quantitative. Each section contains 55 questions, including five unidentified experimental items that do not count toward the student’s score.

Verbal Section

The verbal section also has questions that are multiple-choice analogies. Students are required to choose the best pair of words to complete an analogy. Thus, it measures a student’s understanding of the meaning of words and verbal reasoning ability.

Quantitative Section

The quantitative section has questions that are multiple-choice mathematical comparisons. A student is required to compare two mathematical quantities and determine which is greater. Problems are intended to measure mathematical reasoning ability and thus often do not require computation.

Each of the two sections is 22 minutes long, separated by a 10-minute break. The break is optional and student-directed.

SCAT – Frequently Asked Questions

What is the John Hopkins test?

The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth is dedicated to identifying and developing the talents of academically advanced pre-college students around the world. Receiving a qualifying score at an accepted test can earn your child an invitation to one of CTY’s recognition ceremonies or the opportunity to enroll in their engaging summer and online programs. The tests vary by grade level.

For students in grades 2-8, the SCAT (School and College Ability Test) is a computer-based, timed, multiple-choice, quantitative and verbal assessment. With a short testing time and flexible scheduling, the SCAT is a convenient option for students looking to qualify for CTY programs.

For students in grades 5-6, the PSAT 8/9 is a timed, paper-and-pencil-based, reading, writing, and math assessment that measures your student’s college and career readiness. The PSAT 8/9 is a good option for students who want a preview of the SAT test.

For students in grades 5-8, the STB (Spatial Test Battery) is typically a computer-based test. It assess a student’s spatial reasoning abilities, which are important in studying math, science, engineering, and computer science. 

The SAT and ACT assess what CTY Talent Search students in grades 7-8 have learned and predict how they will do in college. The SAT and ACT are a good choice for students who seek early exposure to this college admissions assessment.

How do I know if I am eligible for SCAT?

The School and College Ability Test (SCAT) is available to students in grade 2 and above. You can apply on the JH-CTY website, after which you’ll get an eligibility number. Once you qualify the SCAT at your level, you can attend a John Hopkins Summer Program.

What are different SCAT Levels?

The SCAT is an above-grade level test, in which scores of CTY Talent Search students are compared to scores of regular students two grades above.

The JH-CTY uses three levels of the SCAT:

  • Students in grades 2-3 take the Elementary SCAT designed for students in grades 4-5.
  • Students in grades 4-5 take the Intermediate SCAT designed for students in grades 6-8.
  • Students in grades 6 and above take the Advanced SCAT designed for students in grades 9-12.

What Types of Questions Are on the SCAT?

The SCAT has only multiple choice questions. There are 2 sections:

1. Quantitative Section – has questions in the 2-column format and students need to select the quantity that’s larger. With Math statements given in both the columns students need to understand if the quantity in one column is equal to, greater than or lesser than the quantity in the other column. Accordingly they need to select the correct answer option.

2. Verbal Section – The question pair of words is related in some way. Of the other word-pairs given as answer options, students need to select the most appropriate pair that is related in the same way as the question pair.

How many questions are on the SCAT?

Each of the 2 SCAT sections has 55 questions. Of these, 5 unknown questions are experimental and 50 are scored. The two sections, each 22 minutes long, are separated by a 10-minute break.

How is SCAT Scored?

The SCAT (School and College Ability Test) is a standardized test designed to assess the intellectual abilities of gifted and talented students. The scoring of the SCAT test involves several steps:

RAW SCORE

The first step is to calculate the raw score for each section of the test (verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal). The raw score is the number of correct answers given by the student.

STANDARD SCORE

Next, the raw scores are converted into standard scores, which are a measure of the student’s performance relative to other students of the same age who have taken the test.

PERCENTILE RANK

The standard scores are then converted into percentile ranks, which indicate the percentage of students who scored lower than the test taker. For example, if a student has a percentile rank of 85, it means that they scored higher than 85% of students who took the test.

It is important to note that the SCAT test is scored differently for each level of the test (Elementary, Middle, and Upper). Additionally, the scoring method may vary depending on the specific version of the test used.

Learn in detail here: How SCAT is scored.

What is a good SCAT score?

Your child’s raw score is converted to the scale score based on the test version and then compared to the results of the test scores of normal students in the higher-level grade. Hence, a good SCAT score varies with student’s grade at test. The score range and SCAT qualifying scores are:

SCAT LevelGrade at TestSCAT QuantitativeSCAT Verbal
Score RangeQualifying ScoreScore RangeQualifying Score
Elementary2412-475433401-471428
Elementary3412-475438401-471433
Intermediate4419-506445405-482438
Intermediate5419-506455405-482443
Advanced6424-514468410-494448
Advanced7424-514473410-494453
Advanced9424-514488410-494463
Advanced8424-514480410-494458

What makes eTutorWorld’s SCAT Prep Program the Best?

  • Individualized attention from tutors and structured formative SCAT assessments help students progress on every tutoring session.
  • Intellectually stimulating questions based on applications of concepts are the main challenges that students face in SCAT prep.
  • Being a part of the most popular SCAT tutoring Online company, our tutors explain the purpose behind each concept learned at school to solve challenging SCAT questions.
  • After each SCAT tutoring session, a unique SCAT worksheet is given to the student to reinforce the understanding assimilated during the session. The answer key to each worksheet allows for a self-evaluation.
  • Any gaps in understanding are filled-in by our tutors in subsequent sessions.
  • Personalized SCAT Practice Tests and SCAT self-help worksheets created by our expert tutors during the program help identify your child’s talents, interests and abilities. This is important to get an edge over others and score top grades in SCAT test.
  • You can select from our 1-Hour5-Hour10-Hour, or 20-Hour SCAT prep program plans.

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