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About the CAAT
The Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT) is a standardized test used to assess the academic abilities of adults in Canada. It measures skills in areas such as reading comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, math, and problem-solving.
The CAAT was developed in the 1980s by Canadian psychologists to address the need for a standardized assessment of academic skills for adults who did not complete high school or who have been out of school for some time. The test is used by educators, employers, and other professionals to assess an individual’s academic abilities, identify areas of strength and weakness, and determine appropriate educational or training programs.
The test is comprised of multiple-choice questions and is administered in a proctored setting. It is available in both English and French and takes approximately two hours to complete. Scores on the CAAT can be used to determine eligibility for certain educational or training programs or to assess an individual’s readiness for certain types of work.
Test Levels
The test is available in four levels:
| Level | Years of Formal Education |
| A | 1 – 3 years |
| B | 4 – 6 years |
| C | 7 – 10 years |
| D | 11 – 12+ years |
What is on the CAAT
The CAAT contains the following sections:
- Vocabulary
- Reading Comprehension
- Number Operations
- Problem Solving
Scoring
Two scores are given for this test – a content referenced (raw score) and a norm referenced, which is the average mean score for test objectives of the tested level.
Canada Trades Pre-Admission
Complete Trades Aptitude Test (Pre-Apprenticeship Test)
Manitoba Emergency Services College (MESC)
The MESC used the CAAT Level D plus some optional modules and Mechanical Comprehension questions. We have added these to the CAAT Online Study Practice Course – These modules are NOT included in the PDF download version.
Vocabulary
Practice Questions
Vocabulary Practice Questions – 11 questions
Vocabulary Practice II – 10 questions
Number Operations
Questions include:
- Basic number operations such as divide [÷], multiply [x], subtract [-], and add [+] \
- whole numbers
- fractions
- decimals
- percentages
- basic statistics
Practice
Basic Math – 10 questions
Basic Math 2 – 10 questions
Word Problems – Tutorial
Algebra – 7 questions
Percent – 18 questions
Fractions, Percent and Decimals – 14 questions
Problem Solving
Practice
Reading Comprehension
Reading Comprehension Practice
Reading Comprehension from Fiction – 8 questions
Reading Comprehension I – 20 questions
Reading Comprehension II – 8 questions
Complete Guide to Answering Reading Comprehension
CAAT Test Contents
CAAT FAQ
How to Answer Different Types of Questions
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Date Published: Monday, May 25th, 2015
Date Modified: Monday, March 13th, 2023
Complete Test Preparation Inc. is not affiliated with the makers of the CAAT, Creative Organizational Design (COD), who are not involved in the production of, and do not endorse this publication.
2 Comments
What is the multiple choice book? same as the study guide?
I have to take the caat test so I can take the web development course. I fear that the mathematical questions are going to crush me on the test and I will fail
I am nervous as ****.