Readers may be interested in the recently
launched senate inquiry, with the following Terms of reference:
The effectiveness of the National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy
Terms of Reference
The effectiveness of the National Assessment Program รข€“ Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN),With specific reference to:
a) whether the evidence suggests that NAPLAN is achieving its stated objectives;
b) unintended consequences of NAPLAN's introduction;
c) NAPLAN's impact on teaching and student learning practices;
d) the impact on teaching and student learning practices of publishing NAPLAN test results on the MySchool website;
e) potential improvements to the program, to improve student learning and assessment;
f) international best practice for standardised testing, and international case studies about the introduction of standardised testing; and
g) other relevant matters.
It's a short enquiry, with submissions due by 7 June and a reporting date of 27 June. Submissions are invited, however (details online).
