OVERVIEW
- The Academic Progress Test, Level 2•4, Form B available this fall
- Five hundred third grade tests needed for norming
- A new website at catforms.com
- New business management software
THE ACADEMIC PROGRESS TEST, LEVEL 2•4, FORM B
This fall we are releasing a preliminary version of Level 2•4, Form B. This is a replacement for Level 2, Form B of the 1970 CAT and is very similar to our APT 2•4 A.
In case you hadn’t heard, Christian Light’s license to print the 1970 California Achievement Test has been extended to 2032. That means that you can continue to order and use all levels of the CAT for the foreseeable future. We will, however, continue to work on a replacement test, and the APT 2•4 B is our next step. We encourage you to give it a try.
NEEDED: FIVE HUNDRED THIRD GRADE TESTS
We need norms for the APT 2•4 B, which are used to calculate percentile, grade equivalent, stanine, and other types of scores. To get those, we need data from completed tests.
We are particularly looking for 3rd grade tests taken from March to May of next spring (2025). Ideally, we would like to have five hundred or more 3rd grade tests. That is about half the 3rd grade tests we processed this past spring. We also need tests from 2nd and 4th grade.
Would you consider using the new test, especially for your 3rd graders, this coming spring? You can order here.
Give these tests according to the instructions in the Administrator’s Guide (purchased separately), then return them to us with your other tests for scoring. Two differences:
1. For this year, the new test is priced lower than any other option for grades 2-4 when you include booklet costs.
2. Test reports for the new test will not be available until the summer of 2025, when we have data from a sufficient number of tests to process.
A COMPLETELY NEW WEBSITE
Catforms.com has been completely overhauled. The website is more modern, user-friendly, and easier to order from. If you have access to web and email, we encourage you to do your ordering on the site. (If not, we’re happy to continue supplying you with paper forms.)
- You can see notifications of your order status and a history of your orders going forward.
- You can make secure purchases and pay invoices online via Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and PayPal.
- Visit our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page for detailed answers to most common questions.
- We publish articles on our blog with more in-depth coverage of various testing concepts and issues.
NEW BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
2024 has seen a major change in our internal operations. We used to have multiple programs for our accounting, website, customer records, order tracking, and more. Now we are switching to Odoo, an integrated business management software. The new system is much more efficient and we are confident that it will enable us to serve you better.
A few changes you may observe: Our new website is powered by Odoo. Your invoices and receipts will also look different.
Odoo has a learning curve, so please bear with us as we continue our transition.