Uses for PAT assessments
Diagnose starting points
Establish what pupils are capable of, then challenge them at the appropriate level for effective learning.
Monitor pupil progress
Assess at recommended intervals to measure learning growth over time. Reporting at an individual, group or year level is quick and easy.
Flexible, secure and easy to administer
Each assessment is administered in under 60 minutes through ACER’s secure online platform.
Available assessments
Mathematics
Assess mathematical literacy and understanding across three content strands, aligned to the National Curriculum in England.
Reading
Measure reading literacy and understanding, across four broad process strands, aligned to the National Curriculum in England.
A reliable assessment informed by extensive research
ELMs assessments have been validated through item trials and psychometric research. The suite is also based on comprehensive framework that defines the constructs for assessing Reading Comprehension and Mathematics as described in the National Curriculum in England: Framework Document (2014) and the key stage documents for English and Mathematics. ELMs tests have also been trialled with pupils in England working within Years 2 to 10. Additionally, the assessments draw upon ACER’s extensive international program experience and are also designed for use by international schools delivering the National Curriculum in England.
Secure, flexible assessments to suit your schedule
ACER’s sophisticated online platform helps you spend less time on administration and planning and more time making the most of the insights from effective assessments.
assessments
per year
Reliable, efficient delivery through a tried and tested online platform
candidates
per week
Delivering online assessment excellence since 2011
countries
worldwide
Trusted by thousands of schools and systems around the world
Pricing and purchasing
Online assessments and reporting
Option 1
12-month licence
Number of assessment programs
First assessment
Two assessments
Each additional
Option 2
Individual student cost for online assessment
Per student administration
Purchasing online assessments and reporting
Existing users
Log into your ACER school account and purchase assessments through the store.
New users, or need purchase support?
If you’re not sure if your school has an account, if you don’t have a login or you just need some help purchasing assessments, get in touch with our friendly support team and we can set up your account or help you log into your existing one.
The ELMs assessments are based on decades of research and supported by evidence from schools around the world