How does the CAT/5 compare to other types of nationally standardized achievement tests?
Since all the different tests are made by different companies, you will have some subtle differences. Frankly, however, I have not seen a major difference in any of the tests. Some researchers say that the ITBS and the Stanford stress more reasoning skills; but after evaluating both the CAT and the ITBS, I haven’t seen that to be a major factor. All tests measure both memory recall and reasoning (co-called “higher order” thinking skills). Some questions may stress this more than others, but all tests have both kinds of questions. This is the nature of the achievement test.
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