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PAT-SPG Now available!

The Progressive Achievement Tests in Written Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar (PAT-SPG) is a thoroughly researched and nationally normed set of tests to assess students’ skills in applying conventions of the English language. PAT-SPG consists of two components: Grammar and Punctuation; and Written Spelling. Each test provides teachers with objective information for setting realistic learning goals and planning effective English programs. PAT-SPG Grammar and Punctuation contains seven tests and PAT-SPG Written Spelling contains eight tests, each targeted at a particular year level, but suitable for use and normed in adjacent year levels.

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PATMaths Plus

PATMaths Plus is an online extension of ACER’s best-selling PATMaths Third Edition paper-and-pencil test. Covering Years 1 to 10, each PATMaths Plus online multiple-choice test is more difficult than lower-level tests and, from Test 4 onwards, more difficult than the PATMaths Third Edition test recommended for the same year level. PATMaths Plus features the ability to report students’ performance on the same scale as PATMaths Third Edition. This makes it possible to use a combination of online and paper-and-pencil tests to measure progress.

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PAT-Science

Assess and Monitor Student's Scientific Knowledge and Understanding!

The Progressive Achievement Tests in Science (PATScience) is an exciting new addition to ACER’s best-selling suite of academic tests. It consists of a series of nationally normed tests to assess the level of achievement in scientific understanding for students in Years 3 to 10. The test questions are designed to assess science knowledge, scientific literacy and the understanding and application of scientific principles.

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PAT Maths Third Edition

The ACER 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.

PATMaths Third Edition is designed for use in Australian schools to provide objective, norm-referenced information to teachers about the level of achievement attained by their students in the skills and understanding of mathematics. Tests available for Years 2 to 10 in VIC, NSW, ACT and TAS and for Years 3 to 11 for QLD, NT, SA and WA.

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PAT-R Fourth Edition

The ACER Progressive Achievement Tests in Reading Fourth Edition (PAT Reading Fourth Edition) is a major revision of this Australian best-selling test of achievement in reading.

PAT Reading Fourth Edition is a thoroughly researched and normed test for measuring and tracking student achievement in reading comprehension, word knowledge and spelling. It provides teachers with objective information for setting realistic learning goals and planning effective programs. It covers comprehension from Prep to Year 10, Vocabulary from Year 3-10 and Spelling from Year 2-10.

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