From 2023, students from all state and non-state schools across Australia will participate in testing during March under the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) External link. The tests are delivered online External link and assess the skills of all students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 in reading, writing, spelling, grammar and punctuation, and numeracy.
NAPLAN tests are an important tool in helping schools to identify how education programs are working and what needs to be improved.
They assist schools and the government to recognise curriculum programs that are effective in improving student outcomes. They support funding decisions and identify areas where resources should be allocated or where money should be spent.
NAPLAN also helps parents and families to understand how their child is progressing in the important foundational areas of literacy and numeracy. Students and parents may discuss results with their teacher to understand how they are performing and identify areas of focus for the future.
