Every Alberta PAT. One Place to Prepare.
AB PAT Test Prep
Diagnostic, step-by-step video lessons, and adaptive practice for Grade 6, Grade 9, and Grade 9 K&E Provincial Achievement Tests.
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Your Path to Assessment Day
Four steps from diagnostic to test day
Take a Diagnostic
Identify your strengths and weaknesses with a diagnostic assessment.
Watch Video Lessons
Expert instructors break down each concept into 5-8 minute videos.
Practice Problems
Build confidence with adaptive step-by-step practice and instant feedback.
Take a Mock Exam
Test your readiness with a full-length practice exam.
AB PAT Practice Test
Try a sample question or watch a lesson preview
AB PAT Study Guide
Comprehensive prep for every Alberta PAT, organized by grade
Alberta PAT
ELA
Topics covered
- Reading comprehension
- Written response
- Grammar and conventions
- Analyzing literary and informational text
Math
Topics covered
- Number sense and operations
- Patterns and relations
- Measurement and geometry
- Statistics and probability
Science
Topics covered
- Life science
- Physical science
- Earth and space science
- Scientific inquiry skills
Social Studies
Topics covered
- Canadian government and citizenship
- Canadian identity
- Historical perspectives
- Map and geography skills
Knowledge & Employability
ELA
Topics covered
- Practical reading comprehension
- Written response
- Workplace and everyday communication
- Grammar and conventions
Math
Topics covered
- Practical number sense
- Measurement and geometry
- Applied patterns and relations
- Data and probability
Science
Topics covered
- Applied life science
- Applied physical science
- Earth and space science
- Practical scientific inquiry
Social Studies
Topics covered
- Practical citizenship and government
- Canadian identity
- Applied historical perspectives
- Map and geography skills
Alberta PAT
ELA
Topics covered
- Reading comprehension
- Written response
- Grammar and conventions
- Analyzing literary and informational text
Math
Topics covered
- Number sense and operations
- Patterns and relations
- Measurement
- Geometry and data
Science
Topics covered
- Life science
- Physical science
- Earth and space science
- Scientific inquiry skills
Social Studies
Topics covered
- Canadian government and citizenship
- Canadian identity
- Historical perspectives
- Map and geography skills
Find Your Alberta PAT
Organized by grade and program — jump to the one that applies to you
Grade 6
Grade 6 PAT
ELA, Math, Science & Social Studies
1,079 videos + 2,910 practice problems across all 4 subjects
Grade 9
Grade 9 PAT
ELA, Math, Science & Social Studies
411 videos + 3,320 practice problems across all 4 subjects
Grade 9 K&E
Grade 9 Knowledge & Employability PAT
The K&E program's own ELA, Math, Science & Social Studies tests
825 videos + 3,089 practice problems across all 4 subjects
Final Days
Review & Practice Tests
Full-length mock assessments under real test conditions
Take full-length mock exams in real test conditions
They Got Ready. So Can You.
Real families. Real Alberta assessments.
My son struggled with fractions all year. The diagnostic pointed straight to it, and three weeks of focused videos turned things around before the math PAT.
Sarah M.
Parent, Calgary, AB
Science was the subject I put off the longest. Turned out the practice questions matched the actual PAT format closely enough that test day felt familiar.
Tyler B.
Grade 9 student, Edmonton, AB
The K&E math videos were practical in a way that finally made sense to me. Practicing the same style of questions ahead of time made a real difference.
Jasmine K.
Grade 9 K&E student, Red Deer, AB
We used the practice questions every evening for two weeks before the ELA PAT. My daughter felt like she'd already seen the format by test day.
Devon R.
Parent, Lethbridge, AB
Social Studies felt like a lot of memorizing until I found practice questions organized by the actual PAT topics. Made studying so much more focused.
Priya N.
Grade 9 student, Fort McMurray, AB
The diagnostic showed exactly which Math topics my son needed most. Focused practice for a few weeks made the actual PAT feel much less stressful.
Connor W.
Parent, Sherwood Park, AB
Everything You Need to Know About AB PAT
Format, scoring, and what to expect on test day
Total Duration
Varies by grade
Set by Alberta Education per subject
Score Type
Achievement standard
No pass/fail for individual students
Test Format
Paper or online
Set by your school authority
Cost
No cost
Administered at no cost through Alberta schools
What are Alberta's Provincial Achievement Tests?
The Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) are Alberta Education assessments given to Grade 6 and Grade 9 students in ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Grade 9 also has a separate version for students in the Knowledge & Employability (K&E) program, an alternate curriculum stream.
PATs are not pass/fail for individual students — results are reported against provincial achievement standards, and school authorities use them to understand how students and programs are performing across the province. Grade 9 K&E tests cover the same four subject areas but are built around the K&E program's more applied curriculum.
Key Facts About AB PAT
- Grade 6 and Grade 9 tests in ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies
- Grade 9 K&E is a separate version for students in the Knowledge & Employability program
- Not pass/fail for individual students — reported against achievement standards
- Administered at no cost through Alberta's publicly funded schools
AB PAT FAQ
We've got answers to some popular questions.
What are Alberta's Provincial Achievement Tests?
Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) are Alberta Education assessments given to Grade 6 and Grade 9 students in ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Schools and the province use results to understand how students and programs are performing.
How are AB PATs scored?
There's no pass or fail for individual students. Results are reported against provincial achievement standards, showing how a student's performance compares to what's expected at that grade level. Your school can explain how results are communicated to families.
What is the Grade 9 K&E PAT?
The Knowledge & Employability (K&E) PAT is a separate version of the Grade 9 tests, built around the K&E program's more applied, practical curriculum. Students in K&E write the K&E version of ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies instead of the regular Grade 9 tests.
How much does the AB PAT cost?
Nothing — PATs are administered at no cost through Alberta's publicly funded school system as part of the regular school program.
Is Grade 6 the same as Grade 9?
No — they're separate assessments at different grade levels, each covering that grade's curriculum in ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies. A student only writes the PAT for their current grade (6 or 9), not both.
What is the difference between StudyPug pricing plans?
StudyPug offers three plans: Monthly (C$25.00/mo), 6-Month (C$13.17/mo billed as C$79), and Annual (C$9.92/mo billed as C$119). All plans include coverage across Grade 6, Grade 9, and Grade 9 K&E, step-by-step video lessons, adaptive practice, diagnostic assessments, and progress tracking.