Yukon Achievement Tests (YAT)

Purpose

The Department of Education, in partnership with school councils, parents and teachers, is responsible to make sure that what is being taught is being learned. One way to ensure this is happening is by testing students at important points in their school career. By closely monitoring the results of the Yukon Achievement Tests, the Department is able to:

• determine if students are learning what they are expected to learn;
• report to Yukoners on how well students have achieved territorial standards at given points in their schooling; and
• assist schools and the territory in monitoring and improving student learning.

Mandatory Administration

All Yukon students in grades 3, 6, and 9 write the tests in Mathematics and Language Arts. Students in French Programs write French Language Arts (Reading and Writing) tests and the French versions of the Mathematics tests. A small number of students with special needs who would not benefit from this type of testing may be excused.

For students on an Individual Education Plan (IEP), appropriate arrangements for necessary assistance to write the tests will be made.
Tests Resources for Teachers, Students and Parents

Schools and teachers can access the Achievement Test Information Bulletins early in the school year. These documents outline and describe the tests, the types of questions, and in addition, provide practice tests and questions to use with students to prepare them for the actual tests.

Copies of the most recent Information Bulletins, and other resources, can be downloaded and printed from:
www.education.gov.ab.ca/k_12/testing/achievement/bulletins/default.asp

Additional practice questions can be found at:
www.education.gov.ab.ca/k_12/testing/achievement/tests/previous_ach.asp

Further information about the Yukon Achievement Tests:

• Parent Guide to the Yukon Achievement Tests
• 2004-2005 Public Schools Branch Annual Report
• 2004-2005 Results
• 2003-2004 Results
• 2002-2003 Results

If you have further questions about the Yukon Achievement Tests, please contact: Coordinator, Student Information and Assessment at 667-3707.

Student Information and Assessment
Department of Education
Government of Yukon
Box 2703
Whitehorse, Yukon
Canada Y1A 2C6

Phone: (867) 667-3707
Toll free (In Yukon):
1-800-661-0408, local 3707
Fax: (867) 667-5876

student.assessment
 @gov.yk.ca