Friday, August 14, 2009

Use of common questions in the May 2009 NAPLAN Examinations in Numeracy

There is a good reason for including common questions across Years 3 , 5 , 7 and 9 in the May 2009 NAPLAN Examinations in Numeracy. The responses to these questions enable comparisons of abilities of students in different levels of schooling. The common questions occurred as follows:

Year 3 - Year 5
Year 5 - Year 7 Non-calculator
Year 7 Non-calculator - Year 9 Non-calculator
Year 7 Calculator Allowed - Year 9 Calculator Allowed

Full details are included with the answers to the May 2009 NAPLAN Examinations.

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