The Progressive Achievement Tests (PATs) assess students' Mathematics, Listening Comprehension, Reading Comprehension and Reading Vocabulary. PATs are a series of standardised tests developed specifically for use in New Zealand schools.

PAT: Mathematics test

To order:

order online; or 

download the PAT:Mathematics order form (PDF file) and email or fax back on (04) 802 1450; or

email order details to sales@nzcer.org.nz

• number knowledge, number strategies, algebra, geometry and measurement and statistics
• designed for assessment of students in Years 3-10
• test scores allow for formative as well as summative reporting
• scale scores enable a student's level of achievement to be tracked from year to year
• diagnostic reports are provided in the teacher manual
• the tests come as reusable booklets with separate answer sheets

PAT: Listening Comprehension test

To order:

order online; or 

download the PAT:Listening Comprehension order form (PDF file) and email or fax back on (04) 802 1450; or

email order details to sales@nzcer.org.nz

• aimed at Years 3-10, there are 8 tests; one for each year level
• multiple-choice for easy and accurate marking
• professional sound recordings of texts, questions and each multiple-choice answer on CD
• user-friendly layout of teacher and student booklets
• able to be marked by NZCER's Marking Service
• progress over time can be tracked on a scale

PAT: Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary test

To order:

order online; or 

download the PAT:Reading order form (PDF file) and email or fax back on (04) 802 1450; or

email order details to sales@nzcer.org.nz

• are combined in one booklet but can be used as separate tests
• test scores allow for formative as well as summative reporting
• scale scores enable a student's level of achievement to be tracked from year to year
• diagnostic reports are provided in the teacher manual
• tests are standarised and easy to mark
• tests are multiple choice and maps student progress on a scale

An information sheet called Understanding PATs - for parents and the community is also available and advises more on the Background and Marking processes of PAT's.

For further information about Progressive Achievement Tests, please call us on (04) 802-1450 or email sales@nzcer.org.nz.