Provincial Achievement Test · Alberta
Grade 6 Social Studies Provincial Achievement Test
- Grade 6
Dates and details can change. We do our best to keep this page up to date, but check the official sources before relying on it.
- Total time
- 1 h
- Marked questions
- 50
- Calculator
- Not allowed
- Format
- On a computer
When
Alberta’s schedule for 2026–27, read on September 28, 2026, has no sitting of this exam. See the official schedule (alberta.ca)
What’s on it
No breakdown by topic is published for this exam.
How it’s built
- Whole test
- Time
- 60 min
- Questions
- 50
- Marks
- 50
- Of the marks
- 100%
- Multiple choice
- Questions in sets
How it’s marked
A computer marks every question. Your results are reported against two provincial standards: the acceptable standard and the standard of excellence.
On the day
One session on the computer, and everyone may take up to 120 minutes. Words that need explaining are defined on the page.
Getting ready
1 official document to practise with, and 2 tips.
Official practice
Tips from the people who write it
- Questions are built on sources such as maps, documents and charts: practise reading them.
- You can't use a dictionary, but the words you need are defined on the page.
More for you
Students
Read what’s on it, then write full practice exams under the real time limit.
Practise itParents
Put the dates on the family calendar. The Parent Dashboard shows each practice exam’s result.
See the Parent DashboardEducators
The official practice above makes a review plan. Students can practise each skill on its own in MapleMind, free with daily limits.
For schools
Questions about this exam
When is the Grade 6 Social Studies Provincial Achievement Test in 2026–27?
Alberta isn’t giving it in 2026–27.
How long is the Grade 6 Social Studies Provincial Achievement Test?
It takes 1 hour in all, over 1 part.
How many questions are on the Grade 6 Social Studies Provincial Achievement Test?
It has 50 marked questions.
Can you use a calculator on the Grade 6 Social Studies Provincial Achievement Test?
No. Calculators aren’t allowed.
Where can I find practice tests for the Grade 6 Social Studies Provincial Achievement Test?
Alberta publishes Grade 6 social studies practice + parent guide.
Practise for the Grade 6 Social Studies Provincial Achievement Test
Every skill on the Grade 6 Social Studies Provincial Achievement Test, taught one at a time, then practised on questions written like the real ones.
