Curriculum

NAPLAN 2025

Understanding NAPLAN: Purpose and Assessment Overview

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is an annual assessment conducted in Australia for students in Years 3, 5, 7, and 9. It is designed to measure students’ skills in essential areas of learning, helping educators, parents, and policymakers understand and support student progress.

Purpose of NAPLAN

NAPLAN serves multiple purposes, including:

• Assessing Core Skills: It evaluates students' proficiency in literacy and numeracy, which are fundamental for academic success.
• Tracking Progress: By assessing students at four key stages of their education, NAPLAN helps track their development over time.
• Informing Teaching Practices: Results provide insights for teachers and schools to identify strengths and areas for improvement in their instructional approaches.
• Guiding Policy Decisions: Governments and educational authorities use the data to make informed decisions about education policies and resource allocation.
• Providing Benchmark Data: Schools and parents can compare student performance against national standards.

Components of the Assessment

NAPLAN consists of four key areas:

1. Reading
   • Students read a variety of texts and answer questions that assess their comprehension, interpretation, and analytical skills.
2. Writing
   • Students are given a writing prompt (either narrative or persuasive) and assessed on their ability to organize ideas, use appropriate language, and follow writing conventions.
3. Language Conventions
   • This section evaluates spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills through multiple-choice and short-answer questions.
4. Numeracy
   • Students solve mathematical problems related to number concepts, measurement, geometry, statistics, and algebraic reasoning.

How NAPLAN is Conducted

• Online Format: Most schools now administer NAPLAN online, except for the writing test in Year 3, which remains on paper.
• Adaptive Testing: The online format allows for tailored question difficulty based on students’ responses, providing a more accurate measure of ability.
• Standardised Timing: Each test has a set duration, ensuring consistency across all schools.

Understanding NAPLAN Results

Students receive individual reports showing their performance compared to the national average. Results are categorised into proficiency bands, indicating whether a student is meeting the expected standard for their year level.

While NAPLAN is not a pass-or-fail test, it provides valuable information to help improve educational outcomes. It supports teachers, schools, and policymakers in enhancing learning strategies and ensuring that all students receive the necessary support to develop their literacy and numeracy skills effectively.

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Parent Information Booklet: