Putting NAPLAN Into Perspective

The main objective of the NAPLAN tests is to provide governments, education authorities, schools, teachers and parents with a standardised measure to assess the critical numeracy and literacy skills of young Australians. The results are used at a national level to understand what is working well in our schools and to identify areas where additional support and resources may be needed.

It is important for parents to remember that NAPLAN testing provides information at a specific point in time of a student's progress in literacy and numeracy. The results are just one of many measures that teachers and schools use to understand a student's learning progress and should be considered alongside classroom performance, assignments, and the broader educational journey your child is on.

Keeping this in mind, students should not be worried or anxious about sitting the NAPLAN tests, nor should they be disheartened or discouraged by their NAPLAN results. The tests are an opportunity to showcase the knowledge and skills students have been developing throughout the school year, and with the right preparation and a positive mindset, every student can approach NAPLAN with confidence.