NAPLAN
IMPORTANT IPAD REQUIREMENTS
Please see the following information regarding NAPLAN testing which will be commencing next Wednesday 12th March.
- Ensure student iPads have the latest iOS version downloaded (Version 17 or latest available on the iPad).
- If you cannot update to the latest version please let your child's classroom teacher know as soon as possible so we can provide students with an alternative device for testing.
- Download the NAPLAN app by searching 'NAP locked down browser' in the search bar.
We are fast approaching NAPLAN for 2025, therefore we would like to provide families with some information to support your child to feel comfortable and successful during this time. Students in Year 3 & Year 5 at Miners Rest Primary School will begin testing on Wednesday March 12th (Week 7).
Why do students do NAPLAN?
The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is a literacy and numeracy assessment that students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 sit each year. It is the only national assessment all Australian students have the opportunity to undertake. As students progress through their school years, it is important to check how well they are learning the essential skills of reading, writing and numeracy.
NAPLAN assesses the literacy and numeracy skills that students are learning through the school curriculum and allows parents/carers to see how their child is progressing against national proficiency standards.
NAPLAN is just one aspect of a school’s assessment and reporting process. It does not replace ongoing assessments made by teachers about student performance, but it can provide teachers with more information about students’ educational progress. NAPLAN also provides schools, education authorities and governments with information about how education programs are working, and whether young Australians are achieving important educational outcomes in literacy and numeracy.
What can I do to support my child?
Students are not expected to study for NAPLAN. You can support your child by letting them know that NAPLAN is part of their school program and reminding them to simply do their best. Some explanation of NAPLAN is useful to help students understand and be comfortable with the format of the tests; however, it is not necessary for parents/carers to do this. Teachers will ensure students are familiar with the types of questions in the tests and will provide appropriate support and guidance.
If your child is feeling worried or anxious, here are some tips to help them beat the NAPLAN jitters.
- Have a positive and encouraging conversation about it. Ask your child what they are worried about and why. This will help you understand their concerns better and give you an opportunity to provide support with positive guidance ahead of the NAPLAN tests.
- Eat well and rest well. Getting plenty of sleep and keeping to a healthy diet can have an impact on both physical and mental wellbeing. It’s important that your child is feeling calm and confident leading up to the NAPLAN tests, so they feel their best on the day, inside and out.
- Be active and limit screen time. Too much screen time can increase stress levels and make it harder for children to focus or get back to studying. A great way to keep stress levels down is to let your child do the things they enjoy each day, especially being outdoors and engaging in meaningful play.
- Celebrate the effort, not the outcome. The most important thing is that they ‘gave it a go’ and did their best with what they knew on the day. It’s about praising their efforts rather than focusing on the results. Parents need to assure their child that the test is only about their abilities on one day, and not who they are as a person.
For more information, you can refer to the document linked here: