Monday, April 7, 2014

2014 NAPLAN Timetable

  • The timetable for the ACARA May NAPLAN Tests in 2014 is shown below. 
  • The writing test could be either narrative or persuasive.
  • The 2014 Kilbaha NAPLAN Trial Tests are precisely mapped to the May NAPLAN Tests.
  • Get your Kilbaha NAPLAN Trial Tests with detailed answers at http://kilbaha.com.au


Posted by Bill Healy at 1:16 PM

NAPLAN Tests start in 5 weeks

Get prepared for the NAPLAN Tests which start in 5 weeks (Tuesday May 15).

NAPLAN Trial Tests with detailed answers at http://kilbaha.com.au
Posted by Bill Healy at 9:22 AM

Sunday, April 6, 2014

NAPLAN Trial Tests available 24/7

You can access NAPLAN Trial Tests 24/7 at http://kilbaha.com.au
Posted by Bill Healy at 11:31 AM

Saturday, April 5, 2014

Kilbaha is open during the school holidays

Kilbaha Multimedia Publishing is open during the school holidays and over the Easter Break to provide assistance to teachers and parents who wish to prepare for the ACARA May NAPLAN Tests. There is all the NAPLAN information you require on this blog and on the website http://kilbaha.com.au.

You can ring ring Bill Healy on 03 9018 5376 or email him at kilbaha@gmail.com
Posted by Bill Healy at 11:28 AM

Thursday, April 3, 2014

It is getting near the end of term.

Schools in some states finish tomorrow (April 4). Schools in some other states finish next week (April 11). Kilbaha Multimedia Publishing will be open throughout April to take orders from schools and parents for immediate delivery or for delivery on the first day of term 2 (as you require)

The complete 2014 Kilbaha Catalogue can be downloaded here.
Posted by Bill Healy at 2:16 PM

Do we need NAPLAN?

At a professional conference yesterday, the first powerpoint slide read as follows:


ITS TO EASY!

Yes, we need NAPLAN!

Download the 2014 NAPLAN Trial Tests today at http://kilbaha.com.au
Posted by Bill Healy at 9:52 AM

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Don't forget to pick up your $2 NAPLAN Trial Tests with detailed answers

$2 NAPLAN Trial Tests with detailed answers and responses for a limited time.

Language, Reading, Writing, Numeracy.

Buy Year 3 here.

Buy Year 5 here.

Buy Year 7 here.

Buy Year 9 here.
Posted by Bill Healy at 10:09 AM

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Why do a NAPLAN Trial Test?

Question: Why should a student prepare for the 2014 May NAPLAN tests?

Answer: Would you play an important football match without training for it? Would you go to an important job interview without practising for it? NAPLAN is a test of content as well as skills. You must learn how to spell, write grammatically and punctuate correctly. You must learn how to manipulate numbers and practice problems on mathematical ideas. The more you practice to read with understanding, the more competent a reader you will become. This is not teaching to the test. This is learning the fundamental literacy and mathematical concepts that are critical to living in the 21st century.

More information at: http://kilbaha.com.au
Posted by Bill Healy at 6:31 PM

Schools love the Kilbaha NAPLAN Trial Tests

Kilbaha Multimedia Publishing has been producing quality educational content for schools and students since 1978.

It is the quality of our products that distinguishes us from other suppliers.

This feedback was provided on March 28, 2014:

"Our teachers are very impressed with the Naplan trial tests that we purchased recently."
Cheryl Taylor
Senior Library
Galen Catholic College Wangaratta Victoria
 
Get your 2014 KIlbaha NAPLAN Trial Tests from our website http://kilbaha.com.au 
Posted by Bill Healy at 9:57 AM

Monday, March 31, 2014

NAPLAN Trial Tests for only $2

Did you know that you can buy a complete NAPLAN Trial Test with detailed answers for only $2?
Posted by Bill Healy at 12:59 PM

2014 NAPLAN Trial Tests for Year 9

Posted by Bill Healy at 6:07 AM

Sunday, March 30, 2014

2014 NAPLAN Trial Tests for Year 7

Posted by Bill Healy at 5:10 PM

Saturday, March 29, 2014

2014 Year 5 NAPLAN Trial Tests

Just released! 2014 Y5 Language

Just released! 2014 Y5 Numeracy  

Just released! 2014 Y5 Reading  

Just released! 2014 Y5 Writing


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Australia
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Posted by Bill Healy at 9:38 AM

Friday, March 28, 2014

2014 Year 3 NAPLAN Trial Tests

Posted by Bill Healy at 8:57 AM

Thursday, March 27, 2014

2014 Y9 Writing. Buy now online

Posted by Bill Healy at 12:11 PM

2014 NAPLAN Trial Tests now available for download

Dear Teachers and Parents,

The 2014 NAPLAN Trial Tests for Years 3, 5, 7, 9 can now be purchased and downloaded immediately from http://kilbaha.com.au

Best wishes,

Bill Healy BSc BA Dip Ed
CEO
Kilbaha Multimedia Publishing (Est 1978)
PO Box 2227
Kew Vic 3101
Australia
t: 03 9018 5376     +613 9018 5376
f: 03 9817 4334     +613 9817 4334
m: 0413 425 374   +61413 425 374
skype: kilbaha
e: kilbaha@gmail.com
w: http://kilbaha.com.au
w: http://naplan.com.au
ABN: 47 065 111 373
Posted by Bill Healy at 9:33 AM

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Free NAPLAN Trial Tests

Dear Principal/Teacher/ Librarian,

The new 2014 Kilbaha NAPLAN Trial Tests have been sent to schools.

Order yours now for immediate delivery!
  • Free extra NAPLAN Tests with all orders
  • Detailed answers and responses included
  • Order form attached
  • More information at
    http://kilbaha.com.au
Please forward to:
  • NAPLAN Co-ordinator
  • English teachers
  • Mathematics teachers
Best wishes,

Bill Healy BSc BA Dip Ed
CEO
Kilbaha Multimedia Publishing (Est. 1978)
PO Box 2227
Kew Vic 3101
Australia
ABN: 47 065 111 373

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Posted by Bill Healy at 11:33 AM

Monday, March 24, 2014

Update on the 2014 NAPLAN Trial Tests

All orders received up to and including Monday March 24 have been mailed to schools
   
These are completely new tests for years 3, 5, 7 and 9 in exactly the same format as the ACARA May NAPLAN Tests. 

Language Conventions, Reading, Writing (Narrative and Persuasive), Numeracy Calculator, Numeracy Non-Calculator.  

Detailed answers and responses are supplied for all Kilbaha NAPLAN Trial Tests.  
Free additional NAPLAN Trial Tests are included with all orders. See order form for details.
 
Download the 2014 NAPLAN Trial Tests order form here (Years 3, 5, 7, 9)
Posted by Bill Healy at 6:32 PM

The review of the Australian Curriculum

ACARA has released its response to the review of the Australian Curriculum.

 More information here.
Posted by Bill Healy at 6:29 PM

The myth of NAPLAN stress

If students find NAPLAN tests too stressful, wait till they find out what it's like trying to get a driver's licence or a good job if they're illiterate, writes Jennifer Buckingham.

Read the complete article here
Posted by Bill Healy at 5:13 PM

Friday, March 21, 2014

All orders for the 2014 Kilbaha NAPLAN Trial Tests have been mailed to schools

The 2014 NAPLAN Trial Tests have been sent to schools .
All orders received up to and including Friday March 21 have been mailed to schools on CD-ROM
These are completely new tests for years 3, 5, 7 and 9 in exactly the same format as the ACARA May NAPLAN Tests. Language Conventions, Reading, Writing (Narrative and Persuasive), Numeracy Calculator, Numeracy Non-Calculator. Detailed answers and responses are supplied for all Kilbaha NAPLAN Trial Tests.
Place your order before March 31 and receive free additional NAPLAN Trial Tests. See order form for details.
Posted by Bill Healy at 4:35 PM

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

2014 NAPLAN Trial Tests

Place your order before March 31 and receive free additional NAPLAN Trial Tests. See order form for details.

Posted by Bill Healy at 9:30 AM

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

2014 NAPLAN Trial Tests being sent to schools

The 2014 Kilbaha NAPLAN Trial Tests are being sent to schools this week. These are completely new tests for years 3, 5, 7 and 9 in exactly the same format as the ACARA May NAPLAN Tests. Language Conventions, Reading, Writing (Narrative and Persuasive), Numeracy Calculator, Numeracy Non-Calculator. Free additional NAPLAN Trial Tests are supplied with all orders received before the end of March 2014.

Download the order form here.
Posted by Bill Healy at 12:35 PM

Monday, March 17, 2014

Background to NAPLAN


NAPLAN tests the sorts of skills that are essential for every child to progress through school and life. These include reading, writing, spelling, grammar and punctuation, and numeracy.

NAPLAN complements classroom-based assessment but adds a ‘national’ component. The results give schools and systems the ability to measure their students’ achievements against National Minimum Standards and against other states and territories.

There are many things that teachers need to examine to determine how a student is progressing at school. NAPLAN is unique because it provides nationally comparable data. We know this information is valued by teachers and parents.

NAPLAN is not a pass/fail type test. It looks at what level students are achieving in literacy and numeracy compared with their peers throughout Australia.

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Posted by Bill Healy at 4:10 PM

NAPLAN 2014 writing test

 In the NAPLAN 2014 writing test, as in previous years, all students will respond to a single, common writing prompt.

The genre for the writing test will not be disclosed before the test day.

Students will not be given a choice of writing genre. NAPLAN will test one of narrative or persuasive writing.

This applies to all NAPLAN year levels. 

http://kilbaha.com.au
Posted by Bill Healy at 4:08 PM

NAPLAN 2014: key dates

On 13, 14 and 15 May, all students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 will sit the annual National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) tests. NAPLAN provides a snapshot of how students are performing in the fundamentally important areas of literacy and numeracy.

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Posted by Bill Healy at 4:07 PM

Saturday, March 8, 2014

Free NAPLAN Tests during March 2014

Until March 31, 2014  all orders for the 2014 Kilbaha NAPLAN Trial Tests will receive completely free additional NAPLAN Trial Tests. Fax your order today!

Posted by Bill Healy at 3:16 PM

Friday, March 7, 2014

Would you like to have someone mark the writing responses of your students?

Kilbaha Multimedia Publishing will mark the writing responses of students doing the 2014 NAPLAN Trial Tests.

Features include
  • Marking by qualified and trained people
  • Marking according to the narrative and persuasive criteria published by ACARA
  • 2 week turnaround from receipt of student scripts
  • Marking available only with purchase of the 2014 Kilbaha NAPLAN Trial Tests for Writing
Detailed instructions for submission of student scripts will be provided after the order is received

Download the order form here. 
Posted by Bill Healy at 9:49 PM

Free NAPLAN Tests

Until March 31, 2014  all orders for the 2014 Kilbaha NAPLAN Trial Tests will receive completely free an additional NAPLAN Trial Test.

Download the order form here and fax today.
Posted by Bill Healy at 9:44 PM

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

2014 Kilbaha NAPLAN Trial Tests

Place your order before February 28 and receive a free Year 7 Mathematics Resources CD with your NAPLAN Trial Tests.

Download the order form here.

Best wishes,

Bill Healy BSc BA Dip Ed
CEO
Kilbaha Multimedia Publishing (Est 1978)
PO Box 2227
Kew Vic 3101
Australia
ABN: 47 065 111 373


Posted by Bill Healy at 11:25 AM

2014 NAPLAN Trial Tests

Dear Principal/Teacher/ Librarian,

Kilbaha NAPLAN Trial Tests

Now in their 6th year.

Please forward to:
  • NAPLAN Co-ordinator
  • English teachers
  • Mathematics teachers

Important NAPLAN information

Place your order before February 28 and receive a free Year 7 Mathematics Resources CD with your NAPLAN Trial Tests.

Best wishes,

Bill Healy BSc BA Dip Ed
CEO
Kilbaha Multimedia Publishing (Est. 1978)
PO Box 2227
Kew Vic 3101
Australia
ABN: 47 065 111 373

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Posted by Bill Healy at 9:31 AM

Monday, February 17, 2014

Writing in the 2014 May NAPLAN Tests

In the May 2014 ACARA NAPLAN Writing Test, students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 will write either a narrative response or a persuasive response.
The prompt provided by ACARA will be for either a narrative response or a persuasive response.
Teachers and students will not be told in advance which it will be. It could be either.
It will be the same prompt for each of Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
To help teachers and students prepare, Kilbaha has produced both a new narrative and a new persuasive prompt for the 2014 NAPLAN Trial Tests.
A sample response has also been provided for both prompts for each of Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.

Best wishes,

Bill Healy BSc BA Dip Ed
CEO
Kilbaha Multimedia Publishing (Est 1978)
PO Box 2227
Kew Vic 3101
Australia
t: 03 9018 5376
f: 03 9817 4334
ABN: 47 065 111 373


Posted by Bill Healy at 10:33 AM

Friday, February 14, 2014

All NAPLAN Trial Tests and Detailed Answers

Dear Teachers and Parents,

NAPLAN 2014 will commence in 3 months time.(May 13, 2014)

Kilbaha has all the NAPLAN resources you need to prepare for these literacy and numeracy tests.

Download the 2014 catalogue here.

Best wishes,

Bill Healy BSc BA Dip Ed
CEO
Kilbaha Multimedia Publishing (Est 1978)
PO Box 2227
Kew Vic 3101
Australia
t: 03 9018 5376
f: 03 9817 4334
ABN: 47 065 111 373


Posted by Bill Healy at 2:14 PM

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

2014 Kilbaha NAPLAN Trial Tests

The 2014 Kilbaha NAPLAN Trial Tests for Years 3, 5, 7, 9 in Language Conventions, Reading, Writing and Numeracy
will be sent to schools in the week commencing Monday March 17.

Download the order form here.

Best wishes,

Bill Healy BSc BA Dip Ed
CEO
Kilbaha Multimedia Publishing (Est. 1978)
PO Box 2227
Kew Vic 3101
Australia
t: 03 9018 5376
f: 03 9817 4334
ABN: 47 065 111 373

Posted by Bill Healy at 12:23 PM

Monday, February 10, 2014

2014 NAPLAN Trial Tests

Did you know that Kilbaha has produced NAPLAN Trials every year since 2009?

2014 Trial Tests available.

 http://kilbaha.com.au/order_forms/NAPLAN_resources.pdf

Bill Healy BSc BA Dip Ed
CEO
Kilbaha Multimedia Publishing (Est 1978)
PO Box 2227
Kew Vic 3101
Australia
ABN: 47 065 111 373


Posted by Bill Healy at 5:00 PM

Monday, February 3, 2014

2014 Kilbaha NAPLAN Trial Tests

The 2014 Kilbaha NAPLAN Trial Tests will be sent to schools in the week commencing Monday March 17.

The 2014 Trial Test for writing includes both narrative and persuasive genres.
There is stimulus material and sample responses for both genres for Years 3, 5, 7, 9.

Download the 2014 NAPLAN Trial Test order form here.

Best wishes for the start of the new school year.


Bill Healy BSc BA Dip Ed
CEO
about.me/billhealy
Kilbaha Multimedia Publishing (Est 1978)
PO Box 2227
Kew Vic 3101
Australia
Tel: 03 9018 5376
Fax: 03 9817 4334
Mobile: 0413 425 374
Email: kilbaha@gmail.com
Web1: http://kilbaha.com.au
Web2: http://naplan.blogspot.com

Posted by Bill Healy at 2:06 PM

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

2014 Kilbaha Catalogue

The 2014 catalogue from Kilbaha Multimedia Publishing can now be downloaded from http://kilbaha.com.au

The 2014 catalogue is designed for schools, teachers and parents.

Best wishes for the 2014 school year.

Bill Healy BSc BA Dip Ed
CEO
about.me/billhealy
Kilbaha Multimedia Publishing (Est. 1978)
PO Box 2227
Kew Vic 3101
Australia
Tel: 03 9018 5376
Fax: 03 9817 4334
Mobile: 0413 425 374
Email: kilbaha@gmail.com
Web1: http://kilbaha.com.au
Web2: http://naplan.blogspot.com
Posted by Bill Healy at 12:07 PM

Friday, January 10, 2014

Free NAPLAN downloads

Free NAPLAN resource downloads available at http://kilbaha.com.au

Bill Healy BSc BA Dip Ed
CEO
about.me/billhealy
Kilbaha Multimedia Publishing (Est 1978)
PO Box 2227
Kew Vic 3101
Australia
Tel: 03 9018 5376
Fax: 03 9817 4334
Mobile: 0413 425 374
Email: kilbaha@gmail.com
Web1: http://kilbaha.com.au
Web2: http://naplan.blogspot.com


Posted by Bill Healy at 5:36 PM

Tuesday, December 10, 2013


Research and Trialling 
From: http://www.nap.edu.au/online-assessment/research-and-trialling.html

ACARA is conducting a broad research program into the transition from paper-based to computer-based assessments. The purpose of the research is to provide evidence-based information to education ministers and the broader education community about the possibility of delivering the NAPLAN in a computer-based, or ‘online’, environment.
The research study consists of three elements: a pilot research study, a trialling study and a linking study.

Pilot research study


From September to November 2012, ACARA conducted a pilot research study into online assessment. Approximately 125 schools across Australia participated in the study. The study used literacy and numeracy questions from NAPLAN and questions from NAP sample assessments in civics and citizenship (NAP-CC).
The pilot research study comprised both a mode effect study and a cognitive interview study:
  • The mode effect study investigated how the performance of items (questions) is affected by the mode in which the test is delivered, that is, whether items perform differently in paper-based and computer-based tests.
  • In some schools, researchers conducted cognitive interviews with students. This study was a small qualitative study intended to gauge levels of student engagement with the computer-based assessments.

Trialling study

In August and September 2013, ACARA trialled online delivery of a tailored test design. The tailored tests provided a multi-branching test consisting of interlocking sets of questions. Students answered an initial set of questions and were then directed to the subsequent sets of questions based on the accuracy of their responses. Students with a high number of questions correct were directed to more challenging questions. Students who had a lower level of achievement in the initial set of questions were directed to questions that were less challenging. The tailored test was expected to provide better assessment of individual student achievement relative to ability.

More than 250 schools across Australia volunteered to participate in the study. The study included remote schools as well as a trial with a small number of home-based and geographically remote students. Approximately 23,000 tests were delivered to students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9, in reading, numeracy and writing. The research study also investigated the cognitive and behavioural engagement of students with the tailored test and the effectiveness of the proposed test design in better targeting underperforming students. ACARA is now analysing the test data and a range of other information collected, including observations by invigilators and technical issues experienced in schools.
ACARA’s research has also investigated autoscoring technology and technically enhanced items that are designed to assess particular aspects of literacy and numeracy aligned with the Australian Curriculum.

Linking study

In 2014 a linking study will focus on the linking of paper- and computer-based assessment scales. The scope and precise timeline for this study will be determined by the outcomes of the pilot research study and the trialling study.
Research findings will be made available progressively.
For more information about ACARA’s research into online assessment, please contact onlineresearch@acara.edu.au.
Posted by Bill Healy at 4:57 PM

Technical Requirements

Technical Requirements


From: http://www.nap.edu.au/online-assessment/naplan-online/technical-requirements.html

ACARA is conscious that a move to online delivery of NAPLAN will raise many questions about the technical requirements that will need to be met. As research is completed and decisions are made by state and territory ministers, information about technical requirements will be updated and disseminated.
It is recognised that many schools will not have one-to-one device ratios. Due to the nature of tailored testing, it will no longer be necessary for test security purposes to have all students take NAPLAN tests at the same time. ACARA will widen the test window to allow increased flexibility for tests to be staggered over a longer period of time. Schools will be notified about changes to the test window once a final decision has been made about the length and structure of the test window for 2016.

Minimum technical specifications for devices


A delivery platform is being built that will support the broad possible range of devices. ACARA is working with partners to define the baseline (or minimum) device specifications for NAPLAN online. These specifications are expected to be available in mid-2014.
ACARA understands that schools will already be looking at buying computers for 2014 onwards. The following requirements should be considered for new purchases:
  • minimum screen size of 25.4cm
  • minimum screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels
  • a physical keyboard for tablets (on-screen keyboards reduce the screen real-estate available for the display of test items)
  • headphones or earphones
  • appropriate networking for the applicable classroom (wired Ethernet or WiFi)
  • operating system version which is current at the time of new purchase and which the vendor will support until at least June 2016
  • web browser that is current at time of purchase (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari) with JavaScript enabled.
Older devices may be supported if they meet the minimum device specification when it is developed. However the minimum screen size, resolution and need for a physical keyboard and headphones, will also apply to those devices.

Internet connectivity requirements


Transitioning to NAPLAN online assumes that schools have reliable access to the internet. However, some provisions will also be made for students, only where necessary, to complete the same tests on computers that do not have adequate or any internet connection.
ACARA is working with state and territory governments, and sector representatives to assess the steps that need to be taken to ensure that schools have access to sufficient internet bandwidth to undertake the tests online.

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)


Many schools are moving towards a BYOD policy that allows students to use their own computer at school. The use of a personal computer or tablet for national tests raises a number of issues around test security and privacy.
ACARA is currently consulting with schools, education departments and sector representatives to work through these issues and to develop an appropriate policy regarding the use of personal devices for NAPLAN tests.
Posted by Bill Healy at 4:55 PM

Managing the Change

Managing the Change

From: http://www.nap.edu.au/online-assessment/naplan-online/managing-the-change.html


Moving NAPLAN to a computer-based environment represents a substantial change for schools. ACARA is working with state and territory governments, sector representatives and schools to develop change management plans and deliver information that will help schools prepare for and adapt to this change.
ACARA has identified a number of potential issues relating to the move from pen and paper testing to online testing, and is working through these issues as part of the wider research program into online assessment. As solutions are reached and decisions are made, these will be communicated to schools and the wider public. These solutions are being developed based on feedback from schools who have been participating in online assessment trials and in conjunction with numerous partners across Australia.
While there are challenges involved in the move to online assessment, there are also clear benefits.  Online assessments afford opportunities to provide faster feedback on student performance, as well as assessing a wider range of skills and knowledge.

Tailored tests


As part of the move to delivery of NAPLAN online, ACARA is introducing a tailored test design. Tailored tests provide a multi-branching test consisting of interlocking sets of questions. Students answer an initial set of questions and are then directed to subsequent sets of questions based on the accuracy of their responses.
Improving student engagement with the tests is one of the main aims of the move to NAPLAN online. Higher performing students will be asked more challenging questions and students who find the questions too challenging will be presented with questions better suited to their abilities.The tailored test is expected to provide better assessment of individual student achievement relative to ability.

What are the benefits of tailored tests?


The potential benefits of tailored testing for NAPLAN include:
  • Increases student engagement with the tests as tests questions are more aligned with a student’s ability.
  • Reduces the anxiety students may experience when exposed to test questions that are beyond their reach.
  • Provides teachers and schools with more targeted and detailed information of their students’ performance on the tests.

Timing of the tests


It is widely recognised that most schools do not have enough computers to allow all students in Years 3, 5, 7 or 9 to sit the tests at the same time.  Many schools would also experience problems with internet bandwidth in this situation.
To alleviate these problems, ACARA intends to change the test window with the move to online assessment so not all students will have to sit the tests at the same time, as is currently the case. Due to the nature of the tailored tests, the test material can be kept secure even if the tests are sat by students over a number of days.
It is expected that the tests will still take place in May.  May has been identified by state and territory education ministers and governments as the month that is most convenient for all jurisdictions.

Preparations for NAPLAN online 

In the coming months ACARA will be working with states and territories to establish a work plan to help schools prepare for the move to online delivery of NAPLAN. More information will be available in 2014 about the steps schools need to take to prepare for NAPLAN in 2016.
If you have any questions about the move to online delivery of NAPLAN, you can contact ACARA at info@acara.edu.au.
Posted by Bill Healy at 4:54 PM

NAPLAN Online

 From http://www.nap.edu.au/online-assessment/naplan-online/naplan-online.html

In May of every year, students in years 3, 5, 7 and 9 take part in the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN). NAPLAN was first introduced in 2008 and has become a routine part of the school calendar in Australia.

NAPLAN, which is part of the National Assessment Program (NAP), is how governments, education authorities and schools can determine whether young Australians are reaching important educational goals.

It is anticipated that from 2016, students undertaking NAPLAN will no longer complete tests using pen and paper. All students will complete NAPLAN tests using a computer or another electronic device, such as a tablet.

Moving NAPLAN into a computer-based, or ‘online’, environment brings many new opportunities for students and teachers that are often limited or not possible with paper-based tests.

The benefits of online assessments


Some of the main benefits of students taking part in NAPLAN online include:
  • Assessments will use a tailored test design. Students will answer an initial set of questions and then be directed to subsequent sets of questions based on the accuracy of their responses. Students with a high number of questions correct will be directed to more challenging questions. Students who have a lower level of accuracy in the initial set of questions will be directed to questions that are less challenging.
  • Tailored testing will provide teachers and schools with more targeted and detailed information on their students’ performance on the tests.
  • Use of a computer-based environment provides the opportunity to broaden the scope of the assessments.
  • Delivery of assessments online will significantly reduce the time it takes to provide feedback to schools, students and parents.
  • ACARA research into online assessment has shown that students have engaged well with computer-based tests.
As technology develops, ACARA aims to further refine the delivery platform to best use the available technology to provide increasingly sophisticated assessments.
Posted by Bill Healy at 4:51 PM

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Naplan, why Tasmanian students are being put to the test

A recent story, Naplan, why Tasmanian students are being put to the test, on the ABC 7.30 Report (Tasmania) highlighted how teachers are using NAPLAN results to improve student outcomes in their school. 
Posted by Bill Healy at 4:52 PM
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