CLT3-8 in School

In-School Assessments for 3rd – 8th Graders

Our CLT3-8 exams assess language arts and mathematics with content designed to engage students’ imaginations and problem-solving skills. These standardized exams equip schools and teachers with in-depth analytics to better understand how to meet their students’ needs and maximize their potential.

	CLT3, 4, 5, & 6	CLT7 & 8
Grade Level	3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th	7th and 8th
Method	Online or Paper	Online or Paper
Time	Recommended timing, approx. 2-3 hrs	135 min
# of Sections	4	3
Testing Window	4 weeks	4 weeks
Additional Requirements	Sections completed in one sitting. Can split up test over multiple days.	Entire test in one sitting.
Norm-Referenced	Yes	Yes
Cost	$19.50 per test*	$19.50 per test*
Online Test Results	2pm ET, 2 days after submission	2pm ET, 2 days after submission
Paper Test Results	Within 30 days**	Within 30 days**

*This price reflects the 50% discount that schools automatically receive.
**Paper test results will be posted within 30 days of CLT receiving exam answer sheets.

What Do CLT3-8 Assess?

CLT3, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8 assess language arts and mathematics corresponding to each grade level, including reading comprehension, writing, grammar, arithmetic and operations, geometrical reasoning, and overall mathematical reasoning.

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:

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 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.

How Does the In-School Exam Administration Work?

We’ve designed the in-school administration for CLT3-8 to be as smooth and user-friendly as possible. Please click below to read through FAQs, access an online demo test, and get further details on how to administer CLT3-8 at your school.

What to Expect

How Do CLT3-8 Analytics Equip Educators?

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 educators 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.

“The nature of the CLT assessment more accurately demonstrates verbal and quantitative abilities than other standardized tests.”

Kimberly Bedingfield, Clemson Area Classical Academy (Clemson, SC)

“We appreciate that the CLT3-6 are more reflective of the education we provide as a classical Christian school and that it aligns with the higher level CLT tests which our older students take each year.”

Jenn Molen, Augustine Classical Academy (Lakewood, CO)

“I would recommend this to anyone who uses a traditional approach to education.”

Melissa C., Regina Caeli Academy (Carrollton, TX)