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2026 EDITION

20 practice papers written in the style and format of the Northern Ireland post-primary assessment tests (SEAG).

The 2026 Edition of The Catapult Papers is a recalibration of the series. Based on analysis of the official SEAG sample papers, and feedback from students who have sat the official exams since 2023, the difficulty level of these practice tests is now aligned more closely to what your child should expect in November 2026. The series slowly and subtly increases in difficulty level from Test 1 through to Test 20. Every single paper is suited to P7 students.

Each test has been written in the style and format of the new Northern Ireland post-primary assessment tests (SEAG).

Unlike most other practice test series, The Catapult Papers are not only colourful and child-friendly in appearance, they also include an Answers & Explanations booklet for parents.

Each test has 56 questions (28 English and 28 Maths). As per the SEAG format, 44 of these questions are multiple-choice; 12 are free-response.

All tests have been written by Trevor Veale, full-time tutor at Catapult and former Key Stage 2 teacher. The level of difficulty is set to the expected level that children will face in the official tests.

Student answer sheets are provided for every test.

You will receive:

20 colourful practice papers

A combined booklet of all the student answer sheets

An Answers & Explanations booklet for parents