page_title: Standardized Testing in Alberta, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut
hierarchical_section_title: Standardized Testing in Alberta, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut
caption_attribution_description: Map of the provinces and territories of Canada as they were between 1889 and 1895. In 1889, the disputed area between Manitoba and Ontario was generally reward to Ontario, which expanded west and north. In 1895, the District of Keewatin expanded to the southeast, taking a part of the North-West Territories. Made by User:Golbez.
context_page_description: Standardized testing in Alberta was first known to be introduced in 1892 by the government of the North-West Territories, of which modern day Alberta was originally part of. As a result, currently the territorial governments of the current Northwest Territories and Nunavut still use the Alberta curriculum as a result of this historical geographic evolution. The government instituted the examinations through Alberta Education to attain greater accountability and ensure its students were well regarded when applying to tertiary institutions.
  There are two types of provincially administered standardized testing in Alberta and the territories: Provincial Achievement Tests and Diploma Examinations. Tests may be administered in English or French. Alberta, out of all Canadian provinces has the most standardized testing procedure of any province.
  The first type of exams, Provincial Achievement Tests, are taken by students in grade 6 and 9, typically in May and June.
  The second type of exam, Diploma Examinations, are taken by students enrolled in 30-1 and 30-2 level courses.
context_section_description: Standardized testing in Alberta was first known to be introduced in 1892 by the government of the North-West Territories (Northwest Territories refers to the current territory of Canada, North-West Territories refers to a prior territory), of which modern day Alberta was originally part of. As a result, currently the territorial governments of the current Northwest Territories and Nunavut still use the Alberta curriculum as a result of this historical geographic evolution. The government instituted the examinations through Alberta Education  to attain greater accountability and ensure its students were well regarded when applying to tertiary institutions. 
  There are two types of provincially administered standardized testing in Alberta and the territories: Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) and Diploma Examinations (diplomas). Tests may be administered in English or French. Alberta, out of all Canadian provinces has the most standardized testing procedure of any province. 
  The first type of exams, Provincial Achievement Tests, are taken by students in grade 6 and 9, typically in May and June. 
  The second type of exam, Diploma Examinations, are taken by students enrolled in 30-1 and 30-2 level courses. Results of the diplomas are an important factor in admissions to universities and colleges across Canada as exam results make up 30% of the course grade for 30-level subjects.
  Standardized testing is controversial in general, and Alberta is not an exception. The Alberta Teacher's Association is formally against standardized testing.
caption: Map of the Provinces and territories of Canada between 1889 and 1895, during which standardized test were first implemented the region that is now Alberta.
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