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Alberta PAT tutors for Grade 6 and Grade 9

Alberta Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) are written in Grade 6 and Grade 9 in math, science, English or French language arts and social studies.

A tutor reviews the units your child finds hard and practises with released PAT questions, so the test feels familiar on the day.

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What lessons cover

  • Mathematics: number, patterns, geometry, measurement and data
  • Science units from the Grade 6 or Grade 9 program
  • English or French language arts: reading and writing
  • Social studies

About Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs)

  • Grade 6 PATs are written in June. Grade 9 PATs are written in January and June.
  • Subjects are language arts (English or French), mathematics, science and social studies.
  • PATs are now written on a digital platform rather than on paper.
  • Alberta Education sets which grades and subjects write PATs each year, so check its PAT page or your child's school for this year's schedule.

How to do well

  1. Use released PAT questionsAlberta Education publishes released PAT items. Working through them shows the question style and timing.
  2. Practise on screenPATs are written digitally, so practise reading and answering questions on a computer.
  3. Start a few weeks earlyShort weekly lessons in the term before the test work better than a rush in the last week.

How it works

  1. Choose a tutorCompare profiles, reviews and prices, then pick the tutor who knows your course.
  2. Book a free first lessonShare the course outline, recent tests and your goals, and agree a plan.
  3. Follow the planWeekly lessons that follow your class, with practice before each test.

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Frequently asked questions

Which grades write PATs in Alberta?

Grade 6 and Grade 9 students write PATs. Alberta Education sets which grades and subjects write PATs each year, so check its PAT page or your child's school for this year's schedule.

Do PATs count toward my child's report card?

Alberta Education says PATs complement, not replace, teacher assessment. How results are used can vary, so ask your child's school.

Which subject should a tutor focus on?

Most families start with math, where gaps build up from year to year. A tutor can then add science or language arts.

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