Naplan Testing for Years 3, 5 & 7
The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) tests for 2009 will be held from Tuesday 12 May to Thursday 14 May.
Students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 will participate in four tests during this period – Language Conventions, Writing, Reading and Numeracy.
The Language Conventions test will incorporate spelling, grammar and punctuation while the Numeracy testing will incorporate number, space and measurement.
The Year 7 and 9 Numeracy tests will consist of a calculator-allowed test, followed by a non-calculator test.
There are a number of ways you can help your child to prepare at home for tests:
- talk to your child about the purpose of the tests and how they will be given an opportunity to show what they have learnt in class.
- discuss the format that test questions can take, such as multiple choice items, short response questions and writing tasks.
- when you read together, ask your child questions about the story to make sure they understand what they are reading.
- encourage your child to write descriptive stories about something they have seen, heard or read about – who are the main characters, what are they trying to do and why, where is the story set and how will it end.
- maintain a positive attitude about the tests.
- ensure your child gets plenty of sleep leading up to tests.
- ensure your child exercises and eats healthy meals regularly, including breakfast.
If your child is absent for school during this period, they will still be able to participate in testing sessions on Friday 15 May. Please contact your child’s school in this instance.
A brochure with more information about NAPLAN 2009 is available for download from the Ministerial Council on Education, Employment, Training and Youth Affairs at
www.naplan.edu.au/verve/_resources/NAPLAN09
If you have any questions about NAPLAN 2009 visit the Queensland Studies Authority website at www.qsa.qld.edu.au/assessment/7972.html or contact your child’s teacher.
