NAPLAN

NAPLAN 2023

NSW Education Standards Authority

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is a point in time assessment of literacy and numeracy skills.  Each year students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 participate in tests for writing, reading, conventions of language (spelling, grammar andpunctuation) and numeracy.

From 2023, NAPLAN is moving to Term 1 and will take place from Wednesday 15 March to Monday 27 March. The reason for this change is so that results can be returned to schools earlier in the year which will support teachers to understand the learning needs of their students and plan accordingly.

NAPLAN tests are just one part of our school learning assessment program and questionsare primarily based on knowledge, understanding and skills gained from the prior year of schooling.

In preparation for NAPLAN 2023, our school will undertake activities to help students to become familiar with the format and functionality of the online tests. These activities are not an assessment of student ability and will not be marked. 

Students and parents can access the public demonstration site (https://www.nap.edu.au/online-assessment/public-demonstration-site) to familiarise themselves with NAPLAN and the types of questions and tools available. Excessive preparation for NAPLAN is not required nor recommended. 

If you have any questions about NAPLAN, please contact your child’s teacher. 

NAPLAN CALENDAR

Wed 15/3/2023 Yr 3 & 5 Writing

Thursday 16/3/2023 Yr 3&5 Reading

Wednesday 22/3/2023 Yr 3&5 Language Conventions

Thursday 23/3/2023 Yr 3&5 Numeracy

Students absent on these days will be able to make up these tests prior to the last date - 27th March.  The exception the this is writing, which must be completed in the first week of testing.

NAPLAN Week 8 & 9

NAPLAN testing will take place in Week 8 & 9 of this term. Students in Year 3 & 5 will sit tests for Writing 15th March, Thursday 16th Reading,  Wednesday 22nd Language Conventions and Thursday 23rd Numeracy. Please refrain from making appointments during school time on these tests days. It is important that your child is available on the day unless they are unwell. 

Further information for parents and carers can be found here: 

https://www.nap.edu.au/naplan/parent-carer-support

I encourage all parents of students in Years 3 and 5 to explore the Public Demonstration Site with your child (click on button below).  Here you will find sample questions for each of the areas assessed. 

https://www.nap.edu.au/online-assessment/public-demonstration-site

Click below to see a short video showing how to navigate the Public Demonstration Site.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ElaxjY7xKzPkl4QijbH_YPs9IRtkr8FU/view