General Achievement Test

General Achievement Test

The General Achievement Test or GAT is a test of general knowledge and skills in written communication, mathematics, science and technology, humanities, the arts and social sciences taken by all Victorian students prior to completing their VCE.

It consists of two writing tests and 70 multiple choice questions on science, technology, mathematics and humanities. The first writing test is usually an informative piece based on information given, while the second is an opinionative to be based on statements provided.[1] At the end of the year the student will receive a statement of marks showing their numerical score for each section (Writing, Arts/Humanities and Science/Maths) as well as a standardised study score out of 50 for each section.[1]

Although the GAT is not a part of the graduation requirements and does not count towards a student's final VCE results or ATAR (formerly ENTER), the GAT plays an important role in checking that a school's assessments and examinations have been accurately assessed.[1] Therefore, if a student is enrolled in Units 3 and 4 of any VCE study (whether in Year 11 or Year 12), they must sit the GAT unless exempted by the VCAA.[1]

Year 12 Western Australian students sat the GAT for a short period.[citation needed] This test was introduced into Western Australia as a trial to provide schools with feedback on the standard of assessment used for the new WACE courses. The GAT in Western Australia was however abandoned after the trial period and is no longer used.

The GAT in Victoria, as of 2008, has been taken into consideration for the middle band for courses by Monash University if a student misses out on the course because their ATAR score is just below the cut-off score.[2]

Project Clooney '09

In 2009, a student-organised movement headed by Lucas Shipsides and Andrew Onorato and fuelled by the popular social networking site Facebook brought the GAT to the attention of the national press, by suggesting that students make as many references to actor George Clooney as possible in their answers. Nearly 8,000 students are believed to have participated in the statewide prank.[3]

External links

Reference

  1. ^ a b c d Rowley, Glenn. "You've GAT nothing to lose". "The Age", May 9, 2005, accessed July 2, 2011.
  2. ^ Monash University "Monash trials use of GAT for middle band selection". "Monash University", April 23, 2007, accessed July 2, 2011.
  3. ^ Cooper, Mex. "George Clooney makes VCE cameo in General Achievement Test". "The Age" June, 11 2009, accessed July 2, 2011.

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