NAPLAN
The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is an annual assessment for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
It is a nationwide measure through which parents/carers, teachers, schools, education authorities, governments and the broader community can determine whether or not young Australians are developing the literacy and numeracy skills that provide the critical foundation for other learning and for their productive and rewarding participation in the community.
NAPLAN results allow parents/carers and educators to see how students are progressing in literacy and numeracy over time – individually, as part of their school community, and against national standards.
This year, the Yr 3 and Yr 5 NAPLAN testing will occur between the 12-24th March, with most testing occurring on 12- 14th March. If possible, please do not make appointments for your child between the 12-14th March window. A more detailed NAPLAN timetable will be sent home over the next few weeks.
This week, the Yr 3s and 5s will spend some time familiarising themselves with the NAPLAN test environment. If parents would like to see an example of what the NAPLAN test looks like, use this link to go to the public demonstration site. If you have any questions about NAPLAN, please feel free to come and chat to me about it.
www.nap.edu.au/online-assessment/public-demonstration-site