New GAT sample questions released

By EducationHQ News Team
Published April 26, 2022

The Victorian Government has released a selection of sample questions ahead of the state’s revamped General Assessment Test (GAT) in September.

The new standards will be reported on students’ VCE and VCAL certificates.

The new GAT will be made up of two sections – Section A will assess students’ literacy and numeracy skills ...

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