NAPLAN (Year 3 and 5) - Starts MAY 14
NAPLAN tests the fundamental skills of writing, reading, grammar, spelling and numeracy – skills that are essential for your child to progress through school and life. The tests are aligned to the Australian Curriculum for English and Mathematics, so what your child learns in the classroom is what they're tested on in NAPLAN. Other than being comfortable with the format of NAPLAN, which your child’s teacher has helped them with, the only thing that you need to do is ensure your child has the NAP browser installed, brings their charged iPad to school and has a pair of headphones.
NAPLAN results help identify areas of achievement and areas where your child may need more support. Teachers use their students’ NAPLAN results as just one piece of the assessment puzzle – they’re not the ‘be-all-and-end-all’ – and they don’t replace regular school tests or assessments. The results from NAPLAN do not appear on your child’s report card. If you have any concerns, speak to your child’s teacher or see more information on the NAP website.
