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PAT Overview
Schedules, significant dates, security, directives, guidelines, and procedures related to the administration of achievement tests.
Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) are administered to students in grades 6 and 9.
Purpose
The purpose of the Provincial Achievement Testing program is to:
- Determine if students are learning what they are expected to learn
- Report to Albertans how well students have achieved provincial standards at given points in their schooling
- Assist schools, authorities, and the province in monitoring and improving student learning
Subjects and Dates
In grades 6 and 9, Provincial Achievement Tests are administered in May and June annually in English and Français/French language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Some grade 9 students write PATs in January of each year.
Grade 9 achievement tests based on the Knowledge and Employability programs of study in English language arts, mathematics, science and social studies are also administered.
French Achievement Tests
French versions of all mathematics, science, and social studies achievement tests are available for students in Francophone and French immersion programs.
Detailed Information and Practice Questions by Subject Area
For detailed information on each Provincial Achievement Test, please see the program of studies card for that subject, where you can find subject bulletins, exemplars, and other resources to be used when preparing students for the tests.