Here are some recent professional learning webinars hosted by ACER's School Engagement team:
- Supporting new teachers: PAT foundations and the latest updates
- The new 'Student Import Assistant' - a quick and easy way to update your student list
Supporting new teachers: PAT foundations and the latest updates
This webinar introduces new teachers to the essentials of PAT while highlighting recent updates to ACER’s Online Assessment and Reporting System (OARS) platform. Participants will gain an understanding of the Progressive Achievement approach and receive practical recommendations for administering PAT assessments effectively. The session will also include a live walkthrough of your school account, demonstrating how to navigate key features, generate reports, and interpret student data with confidence.
The new 'Student Import Assistant' - a quick and easy way to update your student list
The updated PAT norms are now available, offering schools a fresh benchmark for comparing student achievement across Australia. This webinar will guide teachers through how these new norms work and what they reveal about student performance. We’ll explore the reports that support norm comparisons and show you where to find key information to deepen your understanding of how the norms are developed—including norm weighting, achievement data, and key metrics such as percentiles and stanines.