Provincial assessment · Prince Edward Island
Provincial Assessment in Grade 9 Writing
- Grade 9
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- Total time
- 1 h
- Calculator
- Not allowed
- Format
- On paper
PEI Grade 9 Writing Assessment practice test
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A practice run of Saskatchewan’s Grade 9 math assessment.
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When
Late spring 2027 (the date isn't published; inferred from the spring 2024 sitting)
- May 17 to June 11, 2027School day · Grade 9 Writing provincial assessment, one classroom session (the school sets the day)
The dates are Prince Edward Island’s own, read on September 29, 2026. See the official schedule (princeedwardisland.ca)
What’s on it
3 topics. Conventions counts most, at 33%.
- Ideas33%
- Organization33%
- Conventions33%
The skills it tests · 6 skills
- Choosing a form that fits purpose and reader
- Committing to crafting your writing
- Fitting content and style to the reader
- Producing a range of writing forms
- Using prewriting-to-presentation strategies
- Using the conventions of written language
How it’s built
- Writing
- Time
- 60 min
- Question
- 1
- Marks
- 12
- Of the marks
- 100%
- Essay
Write one piece to the prompt, for its purpose and reader. Back your topic with relevant details, organize it with an introduction, a logical order with transitions and a conclusion, and use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.
How it’s marked
There's no pass mark for you: a random sample of papers is marked for the province's data. PEI's writing rubrics give a level from 1 to 4 for ideas, organization and conventions, and Level 3, Meeting Expectations, is the expected level.
On the day
One classroom session: read the prompt, plan, write one piece, and check it.
Getting ready
2 official documents to practise with, and 4 tips.
Official practice
Tips from the people who write it
- Read the prompt carefully and make sure your topic matches it, for the purpose and reader it names.
- Develop each idea with relevant, specific details, and leave out details that don't support your topic.
- Give your writing a clear introduction, a logical order with transitions, and a definite conclusion.
- Check capitals, punctuation, paragraphs and spelling, and vary your sentences.
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Students
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For schools
Questions about this exam
When is the Provincial Assessment in Grade 9 Writing in 2026–27?
The next sitting is May 17 to June 11, 2027.
How long is the Provincial Assessment in Grade 9 Writing?
It takes 1 hour in all, over 1 part.
How many questions are on the Provincial Assessment in Grade 9 Writing?
It has 1 marked questions.
Can you use a calculator on the Provincial Assessment in Grade 9 Writing?
No. Calculators aren’t allowed.
Where can I find practice tests for the Provincial Assessment in Grade 9 Writing?
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Practise for the Provincial Assessment in Grade 9 Writing
Every skill on the Provincial Assessment in Grade 9 Writing, taught one at a time, then practised on questions written like the real ones.
