PAT-R 4th Edition - Vocabulary

Range: Years 3 to 10

Purpose: To monitor progress in reading vocabulary and to provide teachers with diagnostic information to inform teaching.

Administration: 25 minutes (group)

The PAT Reading Fourth Edition is a thoroughly researched and normed test for measuring and tracking student achievement in reading comprehension, word knowledge and spelling. It provides teachers with objective information for setting realistic learning goals and planning effective programs.

The PAT Reading Fourth Edition - Vocabulary test booklets are reusable. OMR answer sheets (suitable for hand scoring and for use with Test Scoring and Analysis) are available for use with Test Booklets 1–5.

Suitable Year Levels

These tests include items that match the general range of ability of students in the target year level (highlighted in bold). For example, Test Booklet 1 is most suitable for assessment towards the end of year 4. Alternative norms are provided for off-level testing.

Test Booklet 1 Year 3 or 4 or 5
Test Booklet 2 Year 4 or 5 or 6
Test Booklet 3 Year 6 or 7 or 8
Test Booklet 4 Year 7 or 8 or 9
Test Booklet 5 Year 8 or 9 or 10