NAPLAN Be there, Be ready. Do your best, don't stress—that's the message for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 who undertake the annual program. The
National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is held annually in reading, writing, spelling, grammar and punctuation, and numeracy.
NAPLAN tests help parents, teachers and schools track academic strengths and areas that may need improvement.
They assist schools and the government to recognise curriculum programs that are effective in improving student outcomes. They support funding decisions and identify areas where resources should be allocated or where money should be spent.
NAPLAN also helps parents and families to understand how their child is progressing in the important foundational areas of literacy and numeracy. Students and parents may discuss results with their teacher to understand how they are performing and identify areas of focus for the future.
NAPLAN Be there, Be ready.
It's important that as many students participate in NAPLAN as possible. More students participating in NAPLAN will provide more data, as well as a more accurate picture of how schools and students are progressing. Better data, both in terms of quality and quantity, leads to more effective decisions and greater support for all students.