QCATs are authentic, performance-based assessments aligned to the Australian Curriculum that:
- engage students in meaningful tasks in Years 4, 6 and 9 that value higher order thinking skills
- provide evidence of students understanding and skills in relationship to the Australian Curriculum content descriptions and achievement standards
- support teachers in making consistent judgments about students work using moderation processes
- provide teachers with information about student achievement with a focus for future teaching and learning.
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Pilot field trial
We are seeking applications from schools to participate in the 2012 QCAT pilot field trial. The trial will take place from 13 February to 2 March 2012 and will involve students in Years 5, 7 and 10 in English, Mathematics and Science. For further information see:
2012 Design briefs with preparation advice
QCAT design briefs with suggested learning experiences and resources.
- Updated Year 9 (PDF, 170 kB)
- Updated Year 6 (PDF, 179 kB)
- Updated Year 4 (PDF, 183 kB)
Last updated: 27 January 2012