Monday, January 16, 2017

2017 NAPLAN tests in NSW

When the tests are administered

Students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 sit for NAPLAN in May every year.
The tests are administered over three days. Find out the test dates.
For students in Years 3 and 5, there are four tests covering numeracy, reading, writing and language conventions (spelling, punctuation and grammar).
For students in Years 7 and 9, there are four tests covering numeracy, reading, writing and language conventions (spelling, punctuation and grammar). The numeracy test has two parts – a calculator allowed test and a non-calculator test.
Test results and student reports are released in August.

Who administers NAPLAN?

The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) is responsible for the central management of NAPLAN.
Education Standards is the NSW Test Administration Authority and is responsible for administering NAPLAN tests in NSW schools.

Find out more about NAPLAN in Catholic and Independent schools.

NAPLAN online

In 2017, all NSW schools will continue with paper-based delivery of the NAPLAN tests. Schools and parents will be advised early 2017 when NSW schools will transition to NAPLAN Online.
This approach follows agreement by the Education Ministers for a three-year transition to NAPLAN Online from 2017.
ACARA provides key national information about NAPLAN Online, including frequently asked questions.

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