PAT Sample Questions

Suggested Activity Duration: 30-45 min.

OUTCOMES FROM ALBERTA PROGRAM OF STUDIES
General Learning Outcomes:
Rational Numbers
o GLO: Develop number sense (Number)
Specific Learning Outcomes:
Rational Numbers
o SLO: N5. Determine the square root of positive rational numbers that are perfect
squares.
o SLO: N6. Determine an approximate square root of positive rational numbers that are
non-perfect squares.
LEARNING RESOURCES CONSULTED
Resource #1: Alberta 2017-2018 PAT Subject Bulletin:
https://education.alberta.ca/media/3680674/11-math9-bulletin-2017-18_20171020.pdf
MATERIALS AND SETUP
Sample questions (PAT) Print the square root sample questions from the
subject bulletin (Appendix 1)
PROCEDURE
1. PAT Questions and Discussion
Review how to do the following:
o Square roots and squares (visual)
o Square roots of perfect squares
o Square roots of fractions
o Square roots of non-perfect squares
Pass out the Part A sample PAT questions
Have the students try the square root questions in pairs and then talk about them as a class
Ask students to explain them for me
REFLECTION
I went over a few examples and then handed out the sample PAT questions. The students seemed to
appreciate having a look at the types of questions that they will be asked. I think that it is important
that the students arent surprised when they go into tests. They need to be prepared. We went
through the questions that I was hoping to cover.