Progressive Achievement Tests (PAT)

Over the past fortnight, students in Years 7-10 have been completing the PAT Reading and Maths assessments. Next week I will download each student’s PAT report, which will be available on Compass. We encourage parents and students to review these reports together, focusing on:

· Areas of strength

· Areas for further development

· Enjoyable aspects of the assessment

· Challenges faced

· Personal and academic progress and growth

· Areas where students feel they need to develop and build agency.

Understanding the Scores:

· Scaled scores: These scores adjust raw scores to account for test difficulty and allow for comparison across different test versions.

· Achievement Bands: These are standardised scores that divide the student population into nine groups, providing a quick way to see where a student stands relative to others.

To assist with understanding the scaled score, parents will receive an email with a copy of the PAT Achievement Band Descriptors, which describes the learning outcomes within each scaled score.

Using and analysing Progressive Achievement Tests (PAT) in reading and maths effectively in a school setting involves several steps, including administration, data collection, analysis, and using the results to inform teaching and learning strategies.

The College leaders will analyse the PAT data to measure cohort growth and transform the data into information to share with all staff. Comparing current results with previous ones is crucial for tracking student progress and evaluating the effectiveness of instructional strategies. The Maths and English departments will closely examine their students’ data to identify areas for growth and improvement.

By utilising PAT data, we aim to enhance educational outcomes and support all students in their learning journey.

Next week’s reminders …

• On Monday 27 May the Year 10 Urban Challenge parent meeting will be held in the College Hub at 6.00pm.
• The K-12 Combined Schools Mass will be held at the College at 10.00am on Wednesday 29 May.
• Good luck to the students competing in the Touch Football State Cup on Wednesday 29 May and Thursday 30 May.
• The Year 11 Chemistry excursion will take place from Thursday 30 May to Friday 31 May.
• The Year 10 Pastoral Day will be held at the College on Friday 31 May.

Mrs Sandra Harris
Administration Coordinator