Login
Register for Demo
Refer & Earn
Own a Franchise

CCAT Preparation

CCAT Prep - Concept Mastery

Want to Clear the CCAT in 2025?

Ace the CCAT with Concept Mastery’s CCAT Prep for Gifted School

Comprehensive CCAT Simulations:

Experience the real CCAT with our full-length practice tests.

Targeted Skill Development:

Boost your child's verbal, numerical, and spatial reasoning skills.

Personalized Coaching Sessions:

Tailored guidance to conquer specific challenges.

Effective Test Strategies:

Choose from online or in-person classes to fit your schedule.

  • Taking Realistic Tests
  • Using Accurate Practice
  • Using Accurate Practice
  • Get Explanations of Tutorials
  • Have Full Online Access
  • Instant Customer Support
  • Elevate Your CCAT Preparation with Concept Mastery! Get Excellent Scores!
Book A Free Trial Class
CCAT Prep
CCAT Test
CCAT Preparation

The Concept Mastery CCAT Prep Curriculum 

The Concept Mastery CCAT Prep Curriculum would likely focus on specific types of questions within the Verbal, Non-Verbal, and Quantitative Batteries of the Canadian Cognitive Abilities Test (CCAT). Here’s an elaboration on what each of these sections typically involves and how they might be approached in a preparation curriculum:

Verbal Battery

Verbal Battery

Picture Analogies:

  • Involves identifying relationships between pairs of pictures.
  • The curriculum would likely include exercises to develop the ability to recognize patterns and relationships between different objects or scenarios depicted in images.

Picture Classification:

  • Requires grouping pictures based on a common characteristic.
  • Prep courses would focus on enhancing observational skills and the ability to categorize items based on various attributes.

Sentence Completion:

  • Tests vocabulary and grammar understanding by asking students to complete sentences in a way that makes sense.
  • The curriculum would offer practice in grammar, vocabulary enhancement, and understanding sentence structure.
Figure Matrics

Non-Verbal Battery

Figure Matrices:

  • Involves completing a matrix of figures based on logical patterns.
  • Prep material would likely include exercises to improve pattern recognition, logical reasoning, and spatial understanding.

Figure Classification:

  • Requires identifying which figure in a group doesn’t belong based on certain characteristics.
  • The course might include activities focused on discerning subtle differences and similarities among various shapes and patterns.

Paper Folding:

  • Tests spatial visualization skills through questions involving folded and unfolded papers.
  • The curriculum would provide exercises to develop the ability to visualize objects in three dimensions and understand how they change when manipulated.
Quantitative Battery

Quantitative Battery

Number Puzzle:

  • Involves solving numerical puzzles that test mathematical concepts.
  • The curriculum would include practice problems that cover basic arithmetic, logical sequencing, and problem-solving skills.

Number Analogies:

  • Tests understanding of numerical relationships and patterns.
  • Prep courses would focus on developing skills to recognize patterns, sequences, and relationships in numbers.

Number Series:

  • Involves identifying the sequence in a series of numbers and predicting the next number.
  • The curriculum would likely include exercises to enhance numerical reasoning and the ability to discern patterns in numerical sequences.
Book A Free Trial Class

The focus would be on developing the skills and strategies needed to successfully navigate these questions, including pattern recognition, logical reasoning, spatial visualization, vocabulary building, and mathematical problem-solving. This well-rounded approach is key to preparing students effectively for the diverse challenges presented by the CCAT.

Understanding CCAT Prep

The CCAT Test Format

Primary Edition (Kindergarten – 2nd Grade)

Test Format for Primary Edition:

  • Administered to students in kindergarten and first grade.
  • Questions can be read to students by a test administrator.
  • Answers are in picture format.
  • In the CCAT Form 6, the Primary Edition levels are K - 2.
  • In the CCAT Form 7 & 8, the Primary Edition levels are 5/6 - 8.
  • The Primary Edition exams have reduced the oral question component.
  • Includes six test areas in Form 6 and nine test areas in Form 7 & 8​​.

General Test Structure

Multilevel Edition (3rd Grade – 12th Grade)

Test Format for Multilevel Edition:

  • Given to students in 3rd grade and above.
  • In the CCAT Form 6, the Multilevel Edition levels are A - H.
  • In the CCAT Form 7 & 8, the Multilevel Edition levels are 9 - 17/18.
  • Students are expected to read and answer the questions themselves.
  • Contains nine test areas​​.
  • CCAT scores are presented in multiple ways: raw scores, percentile ranks, and stanine scores.
  • Age norms and grade norms are used for scoring.
  • The test evaluates relative performance compared to other test-takers of the same age and grade​​​​​​.

This structure allows the CCAT to provide a comprehensive assessment of a student’s cognitive abilities across a wide range of ages and grades.

What is Required for CCAT Prep?

Book A Free Trial Class
  • Familiarize with the test format: 50 questions, 15 minutes, no calculators.
  • Understand the three question types: Math and logic, verbal, and spatial reasoning.
  • Aim for a strong score: around 30 out of 50 for competitive positions.
  • Practice regularly to improve speed and accuracy.
  • Learn to work without a calculator for numerical reasoning.
  • Enhance verbal reasoning through vocabulary and comprehension exercises.
  • Develop spatial and abstract reasoning skills.
  • Focus on time management techniques.
  • Prepare for a variety of question types within each section.
What Parents Are Saying about Concept Mastery

How Concept Mastery Helps in CCAT Preparation

Practice and Familiarization
Practice and Familiarization

Concept Mastery offers practice materials that cover all the sections of the CCAT, providing a realistic testing experience. This includes full-length practice tests that simulate the actual exam conditions. By regularly practicing with these materials, students can become familiar with the question formats and improve their time management skills.

Skill Development
Skill Development

The CCAT requires proficiency in numerical reasoning, verbal reasoning, and spatial & abstract reasoning. Concept Mastery’s course and preparation material is designed to strengthen these specific skills. For instance, our courses include lessons and practice questions on basic algebra, word problems, vocabulary, syllogisms, pattern recognition, and more. This targeted skill development approach helps students improve in areas where they might be weaker.

Personalized Support
Personalized Support

We also offer one-on-one coaching sessions, which can be invaluable for personalized guidance. These sessions can provide tailored advice, help students overcome specific challenges, and offer strategies for improvement.

Resource Accessibility
Resource Accessibility

With mobile availability and lifetime access to materials, we ensure that students can practice anytime and anywhere, fitting preparation into their schedules effectively.

Test-Taking Techniques
Test-Taking Techniques

These courses also provide test-taking techniques and strategies. This includes learning how to approach different types of questions, making educated guesses, and eliminating incorrect answers, all of which are essential for a timed test like the CCAT.

At Concept Mastery, we provide end-to-end comprehensive resources and support for CCAT preparation, focusing on all critical aspects of the test. We focus on structured learning, practice tests, and personalized coaching, all of which are crucial for achieving success in the CCAT.

Book A Free Trial Class

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q1. What is the CCAT?

The Canadian Cognitive Abilities Test  (CCAT) is a cognitive ability test that assesses problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and the ability to learn and apply new information.

This course is ideal for individuals preparing for the CCAT, including job applicants and professionals seeking to enhance their cognitive skills.

Our prep course offers comprehensive training with practice tests, personalized coaching, and strategies to improve your performance on the CCAT.

The course includes detailed study guides, practice questions, full-length simulated tests, and interactive learning modules.

Yes, our course features a progress-tracking system that allows you to monitor your improvement and focus on areas that need more attention.

Yes, we offer flexible learning options with both online and in-person classes to accommodate different learning preferences and schedules.

Our online classes feature interactive sessions, real-time feedback, and access to a wealth of digital resources, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging learning experience.

Our tutors are experienced educators with specialized knowledge in cognitive aptitude training. They are selected for their expertise in the CCAT and proven teaching effectiveness.

Book A Free Trial Class