PAT Information for Parents 2024-25
Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) are administered annually to Alberta students in grade 9 and all students are expected to take part.
PATs help:
- determine if students are learning curricular outcomes
- assist schools in monitoring and improving student learning
The tests occur in January, May and June for English and Français/French language arts, math, science and social studies.
January 2025 PAT Dates and Times:
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Wed. Jan 15th |
FLA Part A |
9:00am start |
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Thurs. Jan 16th |
FLA Part B |
9:00am start |
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Thurs. Jan 23rd |
Science 9 |
9:00am start |
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Fri. Jan 24th |
Social 9 |
9:00am start |
PATs are only one of many ways to evaluate student learning and are not meant to replace day-to-day teacher observations and classroom assessment. They are sources of information that must be interpreted, used and communicated within the context of regular and continuous assessment by classroom teachers.
Student Expectations for writing PATs:
As we begin planning for the Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) administration, we want to inform you of the student expectations related to the writing of the exams. All students must write PATs on their assigned date. Families wishing to apply for an exemption must submit their application to the school for an administrative decision.
To qualify for exemption, Alberta Education states a student must fall into one of the categories below:
- The student cannot respond to the assessment in its original or approved accommodated form.
- With accommodations provided participation would be harmful to the student.
If you believe your child may qualify for an exemption from the PATs, please contact the school office to discuss your child’s specific circumstances. For more information, please see this link: Gr. 9 Parent Guide
We appreciate your cooperation and support in ensuring the validity and reliability of our PATs.
Sincerely,
Jeff Chalmers
Principal
Cochrane High School
January 2025 High School Re-Assessment Period
Expectations for January and June Final Reassessment Periods
Grade 9 students in a grade 9-12 school who are not passing a course, or who have incomplete or missing summative assessments, will be required to attend to receive targeted support and/or to be reassessed during the reassessment period
Grade 10-12 students who are not passing are required to attend to receive targeted support to be re-assessed or to complete assignments on curricular outcome(s) that would have a substantial impact on course grade.
Grade 9 -12 students who are passing are encouraged to attend to be re-assessed or to complete assignments on curricular outcome(s) that would have a substantial impact on course grade.
The last day of regular classes for Grade 9-12 is January 16.
Reassessment period is January 17-27.
January 28, 29 – Grade 9 students must attend if they have PATs
See here for information on Diploma Exams and Grade 9 Provincial Achievement Tests