PATs: Equity-focused resources and guides
Here you will find our regularly updated library of resources to support schools with the implementation of our refreshed Progressive Achievement Tests (PATs).
Contents:
What are the refreshed PATs?
NZCER has been refreshing its PATs with an explicit equity focus, updating designs and content to ensure all ākonga are represented in these assessments. This includes the development of new tests, recalibration of norms and measurement scales, additional support, as well as (in some cases) an expansion of who the tests can be for.
In an equitable system, it is recognised that some people are advantaged compared with others – and resourcing or pathways are provided so those without advantages can succeed. When assessment is equitable, no particular group has advantage over another, and achievement cannot be predicted by the cultural, linguistic and socioeconomic backgrounds of learners.
Our work in this space has begun with PAT Pāngarau | PAT Mathematics, PAT Pānui | PAT Reading Comprehension and PAT Tuhituhi | PAT Writing.
These refreshed assessments are still the same robustly developed PATs that hundreds of schools across Aotearoa have been using for the last five decades. Results and reporting from refreshed PATs remain comparable with our previous assessments, and schools can still access our comprehensive reporting and support through NZCER Assist.
We have also provided a series of resources for schools to use as they implement and administer PATs - including engaging with ākonga, whānau, community and boards.
PAT resources for schools to engage ākonga and whānau
For school use when discussing what PATs are, are not, and how they work when engaging with tamariki, whānau and school boards.
Introduction to our refreshed PATs: Webinar recordings
How to administer refreshed PATs: For kaiako
For teacher use as they begin using PATs in the classroom.
General information on PATs