PAT Info
The government of Alberta states that the purpose of the Provincial Achievement Testing program are as follows:
- 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
The Math 9 PAT is broken up into two components:
- Part A: 20 questions; numerical response (30 mins.)
- Part B: 40 questions; 32 MC & 8 NR (80 mins.)
Students are NOT permitted to use a calculator for Part A. Calculators are permitted for Part B.
Part A accounts for 20% of the PAT mark, while Part B accounts for 80% of the PAT mark.
Practice Exams:
Practice Exams:
- Part B Practice Exam #1
- Part B Practice Exam #2 (answer key provided within document)
- Part B Practice Exam #3
- Part A Practice Exam #1
- Part A Practice Exam #2