How is the Canadian DAT Scored?
The Canadian Dental Aptitude Test scores are based on the
number of correct answers - candidates are not penalized for
guessing.
The conversion of raw scores to standard scores is based on
the distribution of applicant performances. Scores used in the
testing program range from 1 to 30. The standard score of 15
signifies average performance on a national basis.
The timing for the different sections of the DAT is as
follows:
Section #1
CARVING DEXTERITY: 30 minutes
This examination is used to measure a candidate's manual
dexterity. Each candidate is provided with a carving knife,
metric ruler, marker, pencil and a piece of soap 84 millimeters
in length and 16 millimeters in diameter.
Timing: The carving examination is 30 minutes in length with
an additional 5 minutes at the beginning of the examination to
allow the candidate to evaluate the carving design prior to the
start of the cutting of the carving.
Section #2
SURVEY OF NATURAL SCIENCES: 60 minutes
Content is limited to those areas covered by a full year
introductory university course in Biology and General Chemistry.
The two science sections are not sub-divided in the exam,
therefore it is important to pace yourself in order to complete
the test. Separate sub scores are reported for each section.
Biology: 40 questions
General Chemistry: 30 questions
Total: 70 questions
Section #3
PERCEPTUAL ABILITY TEST: 60 minutes
This section of the exam covers two and three-dimensional
perception i.e. angle discrimination, form development,
cubes, orthographic projections and apertures.
Total questions: 90
Total time: 60 minutes
Section #4
READING COMPREHENSION TEST: 50 minutes
Ability to read, organize, analyze and remember new
information in dental and basic sciences is tested in the Reading
Comprehension section as well as the ability to comprehend
thoroughly when studying scientific information. The reading
materials are typical of materials encountered in the first year
of dental school and require no prior knowledge of the topic
other than a basic undergraduate preparation in science. It
consists of three reading passages:
Total number of passages: 3
#questions/passage: 15-17
Total time: 50 minutes
Total Length of the Exam (including breaks):
5 Hours
Kaplan DAT Course in Canada
For Kaplan’s Canadian DAT Program, we alter our original
US-based program to reflect the difference between the two
exams. As a result, your Canadian DAT lessons encompass:
- Diagnostic Exam
- Orientation & PAT I
- Biology I
- General Chemistry I
- Carving I
- Reading Comprehension I
- Midterm Exam
- PAT II
- Biology II
- General Chemistry II
- Carving II
- Reading Comp II
- Final Exam
Test Information & Registration
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more or register
for the Canadian DAT. Please call us at 1-800-KAP-TEST with any
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