Monday, October 19, 2009

NAPLAN FAQ22

QUESTION: What does the NAPLAN ‘national minimum standard’ actually mean?

ANSWER: NAPLAN reports show the minimum standard as a full band on the scale. If your child’s result is in this band, then he or she has typically demonstrated only the basic elements of literacy and numeracy for the year level. Students whose results are in the minimum standard band could slip behind and therefore need close monitoring and may need additional support to ensure they have the opportunity to achieve their potential.

For each year level, a minimum standard is defined and located on the common underlying scale. Band 2 is the minimum standard for Year 3; Band 4 is the minimum standard for Year 5; Band 5 is the minimum standard for Year 7; and Band 6 is the minimum standard for Year 9.



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