The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) for Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 students is held in May each year. NAPLAN tests assess student knowledge and skills in writing, reading, conventions of language (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy. The results of the tests provide information for students, parents, teachers and principals, which can be used to improve student learning and achievement.  

NAPLAN tests continue to transition from a paper-based test to an online assessment. Students complete the tests utilising a computer. It is anticipated that from 2022, all schools in Australia will deliver the tests online. NAPLAN Online delivers numerous benefits including:  

• a ‘tailored test’ design that adapts to correct and incorrect student responses, providing a more precise understanding of student achievement;  

• innovative use of technology, including a more engaging test design and a wider range of item types;  

• the extension of the ‘test window’ to two weeks, allowing schools greater opportunity to schedule the tests at times that suit them best while also increasing student participation.  

CRCCS transitioned to NAPLAN Online in 2019 and will be continuing with this platform in 2021. To support students with NAPLAN Online, we will facilitate a NAPLAN Online practice test window, aiding students’ familiarisation with the NAPLAN Online platform and protocols. Students will sit two tests within the practice test window: 

• a 42-minute Writing test; 

• a 45-minute Omnibus test (a combination of reading, conventions of language and numeracy questions).
   

Support can be arranged for students with disabilities if the student regularly uses similar support for classroom assessment tasks.   

It is important to remember that the practice tests are not a formal assessment and students will not be graded.     

Please note that students will require a fully charged MacBook and headphones for the tests. Students should bring their own headphones as spares headphones are not in line with the College COVID Safe policy.    

Students who are absent during their Year Level’s practice test/s are encouraged to familiarise themselves via the NAPLAN Online Public Demonstrations Tests accessible here: https://www.nap.edu.au/online-assessment/public-demonstration-site   

For more information about NAPLAN Online, please visit the NAP website at www.nap.edu.au/online-assessment