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CAT4 practice that feels like a game

Arcade-style CAT4 practice for ages 7–11. Verbal, quantitative, non-verbal and spatial reasoning — built to be replayed, not endured.

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The CAT4 (Cognitive Abilities Test, 4th edition) is the cognitive ability test most commonly used by UK independent schools and a growing number of state schools from Year 4 upwards. It measures four distinct kinds of reasoning, and good preparation has to cover all four — not just the verbal areas children find easiest.

Puzzitron turns CAT4-style reasoning into short, replayable arcade runs. Your child earns rings, banks coins to spend on accessories and themes, and in the background the picker quietly biases toward areas they’re weakest in, so practice goes where it actually helps.

Free during the beta. No subscription. No ads. No third-party trackers on the part of the app your child uses.

  • All four batteries. Verbal classification & analogies, number series & analogies, figure classification, matrices, recognition and analysis (paper folds).
  • Adapts to your child. Difficulty ramps with rings; the picker biases toward weak areas; timer ramps from no-timer up to real exam pacing automatically.
  • Game, not worksheet. Eight sub-tests, ten rings, a vault to fill. Practice is the reward, not the punishment.
  • Safe by default. No ads. No third-party trackers where your child plays. UK/EU hosted. ICO Children’s Code aligned.
  • Free during the beta. No subscription. The free version won’t be crippled when the paid tier arrives.

See real examples

Six real questions from the bank — CAT4 + 11+ styles, D1 and D2. Tap to reveal the answer.

CAT4 · VERBAL CLASSIFICATION · D11 / 6

> Which word belongs with…

apple, banana, pear

Choose your answer

Every CAT4 sub-test covered

All eight sub-tests, all three difficulty bands. Coverage is honest — what's listed below is what's in the bank today.

Verbal Classification

Pick the word that fits with a group. "Apple, banana, pear, …" — practising the same skill the CAT4 verbal section measures.

Verbal Analogies

A is to B as C is to ? Whole-to-part, animal-to-home, opposite, action-to-tool — the relationship types CAT4 uses.

Number Series

Continue the number pattern. Arithmetic ramps at D1, geometric/alternating at D2, nested rules and squares at D3.

Number Analogies

Find the rule that turns x into y, then apply it. Pure CAT4-style: the rule is always implied by two paired examples.

Figure Classification

Pick the shape that fits the group. Same/different in shape, colour, fill, count, size.

Figure Matrices

Complete the missing cell of a 2×2 or 3×3 matrix. Row/column rules combine at higher difficulties.

Figure Analysis

Imagine the paper folded then cut, then unfolded. The classic spatial-reasoning sub-test.

Figure Recognition

Find the target shape hidden inside one of the options. Distractors get progressively closer to the target as difficulty rises.

Frequently asked

Is this the real CAT4?
No. Puzzitron is a private practice game using the same style of reasoning question that CAT4 uses, but it's not affiliated with GL Assessment, CEM or any other exam board. Performance on Puzzitron isn't a predictor of real CAT4 outcomes.
What ages and levels does it cover?
Ages 7–11 (Year 3–6). Difficulty ramps as your child progresses — the bank has D1 (introductory), D2 (mid), and D3 (Year 6 / 11+ stretch) across every sub-test.
Is it free?
Yes — completely free during the beta. An enhanced paid version (one-off, no subscription) is coming; the free tier won't be crippled.
How is this different from a CAT4 workbook?
Workbooks are linear — once you've done page 12, page 12 is done. Puzzitron generates fresh runs every time, picks weak areas to focus on, and rewards persistence with progression rather than gold stars.
Will my child stress about timing?
By default, no — they start in no-timer mode and only progress to soft (timer + a 60-second pause button) and full (real CAT4-style timing) once they're consistently confident. Adults can lock the timer mode at any point.
What about my child's data?
We collect the minimum needed for the app to work — a first name, a globally-unique handle (three random words), a hashed PIN, and practice history. No third-party trackers ever load on the part of the app your child uses. UK/EU hosted, deletable on request.

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