Learning & Teaching

The National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) for Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 students are held in March each year. 

St Monica's NAPLAN schedule for Grades 3 and 5 is as follows: 

NAPLAN tests assess student knowledge and skills in writing, reading, conventions of language (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy. The results of the tests provide information for students, parents/carers, teachers and principals and can be used to improve student achievement. 

NAPLAN tests are delivered in an online format. This delivers many benefits including: 

• a 'tailored test' design that adapts to correct and incorrect student responses providing a more precise understanding of student achievement; 
• innovative use of technology, including a more engaging test design and a wider range of item types; 
• an extended and more flexible test window, allowing schools greater opportunity to schedule the tests at times that suit them best and increasing student participation.