NAPLAN Preparation · Years 3, 5, 7 and 9
Familiar with the format. Ready for the day.
NAPLAN preparation that strengthens the literacy and numeracy skills the assessment measures, and helps students feel settled about how it works.
What NAPLAN is, and what it is not
The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is sat by students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 across Australia. It is held in March and completed online, except Year 3 Writing, which is handwritten.
NAPLAN gives families and schools a snapshot of a student's skills at one point in time. It does not determine grades or school placement, but it can highlight areas where a student would benefit from support.
What students are assessed on
NAPLAN covers four areas. Preparation works best when it builds the underlying skill rather than drilling question types alone.
| Assessment | What it covers | Useful preparation |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | Understanding and interpreting a range of texts | Reading widely and discussing meaning, inference and the writer's purpose |
| Writing | Composing a narrative or persuasive text in response to a prompt | Planning quickly, structuring paragraphs and choosing precise words |
| Conventions of Language | Spelling, grammar and punctuation | Learning spelling patterns and the rules behind correct sentences |
| Numeracy | Number, algebra, measurement, space, statistics and probability | Building fluency and reading worded problems carefully |
Assessment information reflects the current NAPLAN format and is reviewed as it changes.
Confidence under test conditions
Knowing the format
Seeing the kinds of questions, and the online test environment, before the day.
Pacing
Keeping moving and returning to difficult questions later.
Reading instructions
Answering the question that is actually being asked.
Staying calm
Treating NAPLAN as a normal part of the school year, not a high-stakes event.
A good result reflects good skills. So we spend our time on the skills.
Questions parents ask
Related programs
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Prepare with skills that last beyond March.
Tell us your child's year level and any concerns. We will reply to discuss NAPLAN preparation.
