Students AP 360 - Appendix A: Standardized Tests

Mandatory Assessments

1. Provincial Achievement Tests (PAT)
   
   Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) are administered annually to all Alberta students in grades 6 and 9.  These standardized tests reflect the essentials that all Alberta students are expected to achieve, regardless of school choice or location.
   
   Purpose: 
   - To determine if students are learning what they are expected to learn
   - To report to Albertans how well students have achieved provincial standards at given points in their schooling
   - To assist schools, authorities and the province in monitoring and improving student learning
   
   Analysis of Results: Principals are encouraged to review results with staff and set targets for improvement.
   
   Reporting of Results: Principals are responsible for sharing preliminary results with parents and guardians. Division results are presented to the Board.
   
   
2. Diploma Examinations
   Purpose:
   - To certify the level of individual student achievement in selected Grade 12 courses
   - To ensure that province-wide standards of achievement are maintained
   - To report individual and group results
   
   Analysis of Results: Principals are encouraged to review results with staff and set targets for improvement.
   
   Reporting of Results: Student results are available on myPass approximately 3 weeks after writing diploma exams. Division results are presented to the Board.

Mandatory Division or Provincial Assessments (Unless otherwise indicated by Alberta Education)