Description
Elm Academy’s Online SCAT Course
Our SCAT 4th & 5th Grade Course offers:
- 150 total practice questions
- 1 full-length SCAT practice tests (110 questions)
- 4 quizzes (40 questions)
- 2 detailed lessons covering each section of the SCAT (Verbal & Quantitative)
- Thorough explanations for every question
- Instant access via desktop, smartphone, or tablet
- 1-year license
Realistic SCAT Practice Tests
The best way to prepare your child is with realistic, full-length SCAT practice tests. This test is likely harder than anything your child has ever taken, especially because it is an above-grade-level test. This means that the material on it is designed for 6th-8th grade students. Practicing as much as possible, and becoming familiar with the test’s format and question types, will go a long way toward getting a high score.
Practicing with full-length tests also allows your child to get used to working under the pressure of a time limit. The SCAT has 55 questions in each section that must be completed in 22 minutes, which means your child will have less than 30 seconds per question! Being able to pace yourself on a timed test is just as important as knowing how to answer the individual questions. Experiencing a realistic practice test is the best way to ensure that your child performs to the best of their abilities on the real test.
Course Structure & Study Schedule
Test prep companies or workbooks will often provide you with a practice test or two, and nothing else. Without any other direction or instruction, young children may struggle to prepare for such a daunting test. As parents, it’s difficult to know how to guide them through the process.
This is why we’ve created a structured course outline, and have included recommended study schedules and a parent guide for you to help your child through the preparation process. These will be the first things you see when accessing your account.
Detailed Lessons & Quizzes
Our SCAT courses include detailed lessons that go over topics that are likely to show up on the real SCAT. The SCAT’s above-grade-level material, unique question style, and short time limit make it a particularly challenging test for young children, and the lessons in each course allow them to spend time to become more familiar with the material. Each lesson is followed by a short quiz.
About the SCAT Intermediate
The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth, or CTY, uses the School and College Ability Test, or SCAT, to identify children for its gifted program. The SCAT is a standardized multiple choice test that is considered an above-grade-level test, meaning that students will take a version of the test that is designed for students in a higher grade level. The SCAT Intermediate is offered to students in 4th and 5th grade, but contains material that is designed for students in 6th-8th grade.
Some basics about the SCAT Intermediate:
- 110 total questions
- 55 Verbal Questions
- 55 Quantitative Questions
- 22 minutes per section
- Computer-based
The SCAT contains two sections of 55 questions each. However, only 50 questions in each section will count towards your score, as 5 questions in each section are considered experimental questions. However, these questions are not marked, so your child will still have to answer all 55 questions.
The SCAT has only two sections: Verbal and Quantitative. The Verbal section is made up entirely of verbal analogy questions, where your child will be presented with a pair of words and will have to choose the pair of words from the answer choices that best go with the original pair. The Quantitative section contains questions that are not standard multiple choice questions, and do not require any calculations. Instead, they are basic comparison questions that will present two values and ask to determine which is greater, or if they are the equal. These comparisons will test a wide range of mathematical skills, and may include everything from fractions and decimals to geometry and probability.
Read more about the SCAT
Free SCAT Sample Questions
Try out the sample questions below to see what questions look like on the Verbal and Quantitative sections of the SCAT.
Verbal Sample Question
abrasive : harsh ::
a. severe : mild
b. dishonest : deceitful
c. cruel : disastrous
d. sincere : irate
Answer: The correct answer is dishonest : deceitful. Abrasive and harsh are synonyms, which both mean rough or unkind. Dishonest and deceitful are also synonyms for each other.
Quantitative Sample Question
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 3⁴ | 4³ |
A. Column A is greater
B. Column B is greater
C. The two columns are equal
D. There is not enough information to answer this question
Answer: The correct answer is A. 3⁴ is 81, and 4³ is 64.
Start Practicing Now
As you can see, the SCAT is a difficult test. Preparation is crucial and could be the difference between your child succeeding on the test or missing the cut. Get started with our comprehensive SCAT online course that includes detailed lessons, quizzes, a realistic full-length practice test, and a helpful parent guide with study tips and recommended study schedules.
Frequently Asked Questions
How and when will I receive access to the course?
As our courses are entirely online, you will be able to access them immediately after purchase. As soon as the purchase is complete, you can access your account by clicking on “My Account” in the top menu. You will also receive an email with your login information should you need to log in again at a later time or from another device. All course content can be accessed at any time through your account.
What types of payment do you accept?
We accept all major credit cards and use Stripe to process our credit card payments. You also have the option to pay with PayPal. Elm Academy does not store or collect your payment details. That information is processed directly by Stripe and PayPal. You can read more about payment security under the Payments section of our Privacy Policy.
How many payments do I have to make?
Just one. There are no recurring charges or membership fees on our website. Simply purchase the course you need with a one-time payment. You won’t be charged again after that.
What is your refund policy?
While we believe in the quality products we provide, we understand that there is always the possibility that you won’t be satisfied with your purchase. If you request a refund, we would be happy to help on a case-by-case basis. You can read more about our refund policy here.
What happens if I have questions while going through the course with my child?
Whether you have questions about a specific quiz question or need help logging in to your account, you can contact us at any time at support@elmacademyprep.com
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