PATs: Years 3 to 6
We use PATs (Progressive Achievement Tests) to assess
listening comprehension in years 3 to 6 and to assess reading
vocabulary, reading comprehension and maths in years 4 to 6. PATs are
marked according to specific standards, which give three types of
results: stanines, percentiles and raw data.
The stanine and percentile marks give teachers a snapshot of the
student's progress compared to their New Zealand peers (by age and by
class). The raw data helps teachers understand the areas they need to
focus on and what students need to learn next.
The information gathered from the PAT assessments forms the basis of our Term 2 reports.
Source: Based on materials adapted from TKI Assessment Information for Parents.