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What we’re talking about:

It’s nearly time for the GAT again, and I hear from my students and see online all of the stress around it - that absolutely doesn’t have to be there. By understanding more what it will look like and what it’s used for, you can walk in with confidence feeling good about it and how it could benefit you.

1:21 What does the GAT look like?

Listen up as I explain what the GAT looks like, including what’s in each section, how long you get to complete each section, and whether or not you need to complete both sections.

4:00 What is the GAT used for?

Most importantly, the GAT will only ever be used to make your results higher. Learn how it can be used to adjust your SAC results for your whole class, why it might trigger a third marking of your external exam for a particular subject, and how the GAT can be used to help calculate a derived score.

10:58 Do you need to study for the exam?

Because the GAT is used to test numeracy, literacy and general knowledge, there’s no set curriculum that you can study to prepare for it. It may help you feel more prepared by seeing the front covers of each section and examples of the multiple choice questions, so I’ve included links to those below.

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Blog post: What is the GAT?: https://www.roadmapeducation.com/roadmapblog/gat

GAT cover pages: https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/assessment/vce-assessment/general-achievement-test/Pages/index.aspx

GAT overview: https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/assessment/vce-assessment/general-achievement-test/Pages/GATOverview.aspx