The PATs in reading comprehension have been extensively updated and refreshed (2023). Although the results from the new tests can still be compared with results from the 2008 version, the content has been:
- renewed
- the overall look of the tests updated
- additional design features added to make the tests more accessible and inclusive of a broader range of ākonga.
This guide contains advice about how the tests may be used and the information they can provide to ākonga and their kaiako, schools, and whānau to support readers as they develop their reading comprehension skills.