English Language Arts
Reading and writing across texts.
- Comprehension and inference
- Writing for different purposes
- Grammar and conventions
How we prepareWeekly reading and short writing tasks with feedback.
Grades 6 and 9
Online Alberta PAT Prep for Students
Live online prep for Alberta's Provincial Achievement Tests in Grades 6 and 9. English, math and science lessons aligned to the Alberta programs of study.
What the PATs Measure
PATs check the Alberta programs of study. We teach the skills, then practise the format.
Math
Alberta math outcomes for the grade.
- Number and operations
- Patterns and algebra
- Shape, space and statistics
How we preparePrograms-of-study aligned lessons with mixed practice.
Science
Reasoning with data and experiments.
- Reading tables and graphs
- Fair tests and variables
- Drawing conclusions from evidence
How we preparePractice with unfamiliar data, so students reason, not recall.
What to Focus on by Grade
Pick your child's grade and try a question.
Grade 6
Build strong reading and number skills for the first PAT.
- Reading with evidence
- Fractions, decimals and percent
- Planning a short piece of writing
Try a sample question
What is 3/8 of 24?
The correct answer is C (9).
Grade 9
Algebra, longer texts and organized writing.
- Linear relations and algebra
- Analysing a writer's techniques
- Science data and graphs
Try a sample question
Solve for x: 4x − 5 = 19
The correct answer is C (6).
Understanding PAT Results
PATs report results against two provincial standards.
See Where Your Child Sits- Standard of ExcellenceSkills go well beyond the provincial standard.
- Acceptable StandardSkills meet the provincial standard.
- Below AcceptableSkills are below the standard, and extra support helps.
Alberta PATs Questions From Parents
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Message Us on WhatsAppWhat are the Alberta PATs?
Provincial Achievement Tests are Alberta Education tests that check how students are doing against the programs of study in Grades 6 and 9.
Do you follow the Alberta curriculum?
Yes. Our lessons follow the Alberta programs of study for each grade.
When should we start preparing?
A couple of months before the test window is a good start, with a little practice each week.
Is the PAT online?
Yes, most PATs are written online, so on-screen practice helps.
How will I know if my child is improving?
Regular quiz results and parent reports show progress skill by skill.
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