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PAT Maths

Progressive Achievement Tests In Mathematics - (PAT Maths)

Third Edition
ACER Press 2005

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Range: Years 2* to 10 in VIC, NSW, ACT and TAS and Years 3 to 11 for QLD, NT, SA and WA
*Note that norms will be available for Year 2 early in 2006. Test form A contains questions suitable for students towards the end of Year 2.

Administration: Group, 40 mins.

Note: Non-OMR answer sheets (A601PME) cover Test Forms A, 1 and 2. These new answer sheets are designed to be easier for younger children to use, but cannot be computer scored by ACER Scoring Services. If you require computer scoring, you should continue to use the standard OMR answer sheets (A600PME).

The Progressive Achievement Tests in Mathematics - Third Edition (PATMaths Third Edition) is a thoroughly revised and updated edition of ACER’s best selling test of achievement in mathematics.
Key Features

  • Up-to-date norms – collected in November 2004 from an Australia-wide sample of 12 000 students
  • A common achievement scale for all eight tests giving teachers the flexibility to match test level to student ability and measure growth
  • Descriptions of the types of maths skills mastered, and those still to be developed based on test performance
  • Estimates of curriculum outcome levels for each State and Territory based on test performance
  • Comprehensive tables showing the location of all test questions in comparison to State and Territory curriculum outcomes
  • Machine scored through ACER Test Scoring Service or hand scored
  • An overview of the student’s strengths and weaknesses in each curriculum content strand
  • Expanded range of individual and group reporting options for both hand-scored and machine-scored tests
  • A CD-ROM containing copy masters of administration instructions, score keys and reports

Assessment content

Multiple-choice questions in each of the following State and Territory curriculum framework strands:

  • Number
  • Space
  • Measurement
  • Chance and data
  • Patterns and algebra.

ACER Test Scoring Service

PATMaths Third Edition OMR answer sheets can be computer scored at ACER. Turn around time is fast and efficient. A range of reports including an individual profile can be generated to meet your school's requirements. Further details and prices are available from the ACER Test Scoring Service on (03) 9277 5535 OR refer to menu on left.