NAPLAN Tests 2008
NAPLAN is the National
Assessment Program
in Literacy And Numeracy. It consists of tests in Literacy
and Numeracy for years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
These are tests that
will take place nationally for the first time this year. They will
replace the following tests in different states:
NSW - Basic Skills Test (Years 3 and 5) and ELLA & SNAP Tests (Year 7)
Vic. - AIMS Testing (Years 3, 5 and 7)
SA - Integrated Assessment Program (Years 3, 5 and 7)
WA - WALNA (Years 3, 5 and 7)Qld - Testing Program (Years 3, 5 and 7)ACT - The ACT Assessment Program (Years 3, 5, 7 and 9)Tas. - Literacy and Numeracy Tests (Years 3, 5 and 7).
When?
NAPLAN tests will be held on the following days:
Tuesday 13 May 2008 - Language Conventions
Wednesday 14 May 2008 - Reading
Thursday 15 May 2008 - Numeracy
Purpose?
To measure literacy and numeracy standards in schools against the national benchmarks. They also provide parents and schools with information on each child’s skills in literacy and numeracy.
For further information, please visit the NAPLAN website at http://www.naplan.edu.au/
The following Excel Basic Skills books are ideal for helping students prepare for the Years 3, 5 and 7 NAPLAN Tests:
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