PagineProvincial Achievement Tests (PATs) — Grade 9: Format Guide & Practice Tests
English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies (and French language arts). January and June (January 2026 sittings were cancelled). Also written by students in Nunavut.
- 20 practice tests
- Format explained
- Printable answer keys
At a glance
| Grades | Grade 9 |
|---|---|
| Subjects | English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies (and French language arts) |
| When | January and June (January 2026 sittings were cancelled) |
| Format |
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| Does it count? | Some schools count PATs toward marks; check with your school. |
| Official information | alberta.ca |
Practice tests in this format
🔢 Mathematics
📖 English language arts
🔬 Science
🌎 Social studies
All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any ministry or department of education, EQAO, CMEC or any assessment body. Not official tests.
More practice for this test: AB PAT math grade 9 · AB PAT ela grade 9 · AB PAT science grade 9
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) — Grade 9?
English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies (and French language arts), january and june (january 2026 sittings were cancelled). Some schools count PATs toward marks; check with your school.
What is the format?
Written on Alberta’s Digital Assessment Platform (moving from paper to digital). Multiple-choice and numerical-response questions; mathematics has a no-calculator part A and a calculator part B. ELA includes a written part and a reading part.
How should my child prepare?
Take one practice test to find strengths and gaps, review the skill breakdown, practise the weaker skills, then try another test a week later. Read every day and talk about what you read.
Are these the official tests?
All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any ministry or department of education, EQAO, CMEC or any assessment body. Not official tests. Official sample materials are linked on this page.