Senior School
General Achievement Test (GAT)
The General Achievement Test (GAT) measures literacy and numeracy skills against new standards as well as retaining its existing purpose of ensuring VCE external and school-based assessments have been accurately and fairly assessed.
Who needs to complete the GAT:
All students enrolled in one or more VCE or scored VCE VET Unit 3–4 sequence are expected to sit Section A and B of the GAT.
Year 12 Vocational Major students are required to sit Section A only
When: Thursday 15th June split into two sections:
•Section Awill assess literacy and numeracy skills
•Section B will assess skills in mathematics, science, technology, the arts and humanities
Time | Task |
| Section A: Literacy (Reading and Writing) and Numeracy | |
| 9:00-9:15am | Reading time |
| 9:15-11:15am | Writing time to complete Section A which includes one writing task with two parts: •50 numeracy multiple-choice questions •50 reading multiple-choice questions |
| 11:15-1:15pm | Break (YOU WILL BE ABLE TO RELAX IN S7/8) |
| Section B: General knowledge and skills | |
| 1:15-1:30pm | Reading time |
| 1:30-3:00pm | Writing time to complete Section B which has: •one extended writing task •25 mathematics, science and technology multiple-choice questions •25 arts and humanities multiple-choice questions |
What to bring:
• Scientific calculator
• English and/or bilingual printed dictionary
• Pens, Pencils and an eraser in a clear snap lock bag or clear pencil case
• Clear water bottle with no label
Where to go and what to do:
• The GAT will be held in Senior Centre (upstairs and downstairs)
• Meet outside of the Senior Centre in the upstairs courtyard at 9.00am
• FULL UNIFORM!
• Your name will be marked off by a member of the Senior Team
Exemptions:
A student may be deemed eligible for GAT exemption if they:
•have a condition, circumstance or impairment for which arrangements cannot reasonably be made.
•are prevented from sitting the GAT by injury, illness, personal trauma or a serious intervening event
•are employed and cannot be absent from work (evidence from the employer is required)
Please see a member of the Senior School Subschool if you have any questions
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