How reliant is CAT on the quality of the adult explaining and supervising the test?
It is important that the administrator should follow the instructions given in the test manual. Each sub-test starts with demonstration and practice questions; the administrator must use these to ensure that pupils are familiar with the test layout and question formats before they start the test. Being a timed test, it is vital that a stop-watch or clock is used to ensure the correct amount of time is given for each sub-test: for example, ten minutes for the Number Series test means exactly 10 minutes, not 9.5 minutes nor 10.5 minutes. Providing the test manual is followed accurately and professionally by the administrator, the influence of the particular adult who administers the test should be minimal.
