NAPLAN (National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy) is Australia's national assessment for students in Years 3, 5, 7, and 9. It measures the essential literacy and numeracy skills students develop through the Australian Curriculum. NAPLAN is not a pass-or-fail exam. Instead, it provides parents and teachers with a snapshot of a child's learning progress and identifies areas where extra support may be needed.

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What does NAPLAN assess?

Students complete tests in four areas:

• Reading

• Writing

• Language Conventions (spelling, grammar and punctuation)

• Numeracy (mathematics)

 

What is tested at each year level?

• Year 3: Basic reading, simple writing, spelling, grammar and fundamental maths skills.

• Year 5: More advanced reading comprehension, persuasive writing, grammar and problem-solving in mathematics.

• Year 7: Secondary school literacy, analysing texts, structured writing and higher-level mathematical reasoning.

• Year 9: Critical reading, extended writing and complex mathematical problem-solving, preparing students for senior secondary education.

 

How are results reported?

Since 2023, results are reported in four proficiency levels:

• Exceeding

• Strong

• Developing

• Needs Additional Support

These levels help parents understand whether their child is meeting national expectations for their year level. NAPLAN is only one part of your child's overall school assessment and should be considered alongside school reports and teacher feedback.

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Parents can  access official ACARA practice resources:

• ACARA NAPLAN – Public Demonstration Site

• ACARA NAPLAN Sample Assessments

• NAPLAN Information for Parents and Carers

• AskOn Education provides FREE NAPLAN-style practice worksheets and sample questions to help students become familiar with the exam format.

 

Regular practice builds confidence. AskOn Education offers free NAPLAN sample papers, guided practice, and personalised tutoring to help students strengthen their reading, writing and numeracy skills. Our experienced teachers identify learning gaps and prepare students with effective strategies for NAPLAN success.

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Whether your child is in Year 3, 5, 7 or 9, AskOn Education provides free practice materials, mock tests and expert tutoring to help every student perform with confidence.