The Year 1 Numeracy Check Pilot

In this article:

• Key information
• Results
• Teacher feedback
• Resources for participating schools

Supporting articles:

• Logging into your account
• Adding students to your account
• Year 1 Numeracy Check Pilot - Practice section demonstration

Key information

• Professional learning was provided to participating teachers between Monday 18 August and Monday 24 August.
• The assessment administration period ran from Wednesday 26 August to Friday 11 September.
• Please complete the teacher feedback surveys

Results

Results are immediately available via the ACER Data Explorer within your school’s OARS account after students complete the check. You will need to log in with your own (teacher) username and password to view the results.

Three report types are available and further information and support is available via the support article links below: 

Using the Student report - PAT Early Numeracy Screener
Using the Item Performance report - PAT Early Numeracy Screener
Using the Summary report - PAT Early Numeracy Screener
 

Teacher feedback

You will be asked to complete three short feedback surveys after you have administered the Year 1 Numeracy Check:

• PAT Early Numeracy Screener Year 1 Numeracy Check Pilot - Professional Learning feedback survey
• PAT Early Numeracy Screener Year 1 Numeracy Check Pilot - Test Administration survey
• PAT Early Numeracy Screener Year 1 Numeracy Check Pilot - Reporting survey

Your valuable feedback is critical for informing development of the final version of the Year 1 Numeracy Check.

Resources for participating schools

The following resources are available to support schools participating in the Year 1 Numeracy Check Pilot. These materials include test administration guidance and printable resources for the interview component of the assessment.

Teachers need to access and prepare the relevant resources prior to administering the Year 1 Numeracy Check.