Senior Years 

General Achievement Test (GAT)

The 2022 GAT takes place at the Maffra Memorial Hall on Wed 7th September.

All senior VCAL students, and VCE students who are enrolled in a unit 3 / 4 sequence are expected to complete the GAT.  The GAT is a test of general knowledge and skills including communication, mathematics, science and technology, the arts, humanities and social sciences taken by students in the course of completing their senior secondary studies.  

In 2022, the GAT format has changed from previous years.  This is to reflect the changes in the senior secondary certificates.  This year, the GAT will be split into two sections:

• Section A will assess literacy and numeracy skills
• Section B will assess skills in mathematics, science, technology, the arts and humanities, with an increased focus on critical and creative thinking skills

All students enrolled in one or more VCE or scored VCE VET Unit 3 –4 sequence will be required to sit Sections A and B. Senior VCAL students will sit Section A only.  The GAT will provide specific information on each student's key skills for life beyond school.

The GAT remains an essential part of the VCE quality assessment process. GAT component scores (from Sections A and B), while not counting directly towards VCE results, play an important role in checking that School-based Assessments and external assessments have been accurately assessed, and GAT results are also used in the calculation of the Derived Examination Score (DES). 

Maffra Secondary College students will take part in a GAT information and preparation session prior to the GAT to give them the best possible opportunity to succeed.

If students or parents have any questions or concerns about the GAT please contact 

Marie Clark marie.clark@education.vic.gov.au

Senior Years Leader