CLT3-8 at Home

What Do CLT3-8 Exams Assess?

CLT3, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8 assess reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics corresponding to each grade level.

We’ve intentionally selected reading passages from classic children’s literature, poetry, historical fiction and non-fiction, and more to furnish a thoughtful and meaningful testing experience.

To dig deeper into the skills assessed on each test, check out our Assessment Content Briefs:

• CLT3-6 Assessment Content Brief
• CLT7 & CLT8 Assessment Content Brief

How Are the Exams Formatted?

CLT3, 4, 5 & 6 each have four sections: two Verbal Reasoning sections and two Quantitative Reasoning sections. CLT3-6 have recommended timing, and sections can be administered over the course of several days.

CLT7 & CLT8 each have three sections: Verbal Reasoning, Grammar & Writing, and Quantitative Reasoning. These exams are timed and must be completed in one sitting.

View PDF samples of the different exams below. While a CLT7 sample test is not available, the CLT7 follows the same format as the CLT8, but with content tailored to 7th grade.

• CLT3 Sample Test
• CLT4 Sample Test (Abbreviated)
• CLT5 Sample Test (Abbreviated)
• CLT6 Sample Test (Abbreviated)
• CLT8 Sample Test

How Do Parents Administer the Online Exams at Home?

We’ve designed the at-home administration for CLT3-8 to be as smooth and user-friendly as possible. Please visit our FAQs and Expectations page for further details on how to administer CLT3-8 at home.

An online demo test is available to help testers and test managers see and practice with the online interface they will use for any of the CLT3-8 exams. Please note that the test is unscored and contains only 10 sample questions per section. Additionally, the question difficulty level reflects our third grade test, the CLT3. Click below to view the demo test and use access code DemoTest.

How Do CLT3-8 Analytics Equip Parents?

All exams are accompanied by in-depth analytics reports that provide tangible feedback on students’ strengths and weaknesses in key academic domains and subdomains. This helps parents track growth and adapt instruction as needed.

Features of analytics include:

• Emphasis on the essentials (reading, writing, reasoning)
• Straightforward organization and readability
• Accessible content standards to see what was assessed
• Percentile reports, including Lexile® and Quantile® scores
• Best questions to ask about curriculum and instruction

What Texts Are Featured on CLT3-8 Exams?

The reading passages on CLT3-8 are sourced from classic children’s literature, fables, poetry, historical fiction, and non-fiction texts on the arts, science, and history—all chosen for their inherent beauty and influence on the history of thought. Examples of great texts on CLT3-8 exams include*:

• Aesop, Fables
• Louisa May Alcott, Little Women
• J. M. Barrie, Peter Pan
• Lewis Carroll, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
• Thomas Jefferson, The Declaration of Independence
• C. S. Lewis, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
• Abraham Lincoln, The Gettysburg Address
• L. M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables
• E. B. White, Charlotte’s Web

*This list provides examples only, and is not an exhaustive list of passages that can be featured on CLT3-8 exams.

Homeschool Group Testing

Group testing is available for homeschool groups of 15 students or more. To learn more about group testing, view our informational flyer or email us at homeschool@cltexam.com. If you’re ready to order tests for your homeschool group, click the link below.