What is NAPLAN testing?
NAPLAN tests assess student knowledge and skill in numeracy, reading, writing, spelling, punctuation and grammar. The results of the tests provide information for students, parents, teachers and principals about student achievement which can be used to inform teaching and learning programs.
NAPLAN tests provide point-in-time information regarding student progress across Australia in literacy and numeracy and are intended to complement teacher judgement and the wide range of formal and informal testing programs that are already used in schools. As with all single assessments, NAPLAN test results are not intended to be used in isolation from other school-based assessment programs. Schools should ensure that, along with whole-school planning for delivery of the VELS curriculum, a variety of assessment tasks is used to assess student learning.
When are the tests held?
NAPLAN 2009 test dates for Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 are as follows:
- Tuesday 12 May 2009: Language Conventions (Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation) and Writing
- Wednesday 13 May 2009: Reading
- Thursday 14 May 2009: Numeracy*
* Year 3 and 5 students undertake one numeracy test. The use of a calculator is not permitted in this test. Year 7 and 9 students undertake two numeracy tests, one of which requires the use of a calculator.
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