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The Federal Government has implemented a National Literacy and Numeracy Plan to improve school literacy and numeracy standards in Australia. The plan established national ‘benchmarks’ which set standards for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 all over Australia. Up till 2008 each state conducted literacy and numeracy testing in accordance with these benchmarks so students from all states could be assessed using the same criteria. From 2008, as part of the National Assessment Program—Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN), national tests have been held in literacy and numeracy for all students in Australia at Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. These tests replaced the State and Territory–based assessments. For more information, see the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) at
www.naplan.edu.au
NSW
NAPLAN Tests Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 What? Australia-wide literacy and numeracy testing in line with the national benchmarks set by the Federal Government.
When? Tests held in May each year.
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.
Contact: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) at
www.naplan.edu.au
OSee pages 17–19 and 22–25 for related Excel books.
Opportunity Class Placement Test Year 4 What? Two test papers (30 minutes each) containing a mixture of English Language, Mathematics and General Ability questions.
When? Tests held in August each year.
Purpose? To gain entry to an opportunity class in a public school for Years 5 and 6. OC placement provides intellectual stimulation
and an educationally enriched environment for academically gifted and talented children.
Contact: Enquiries may be directed to the principal of the government primary school your child is currently attending or the Selective Schools Unit at the NSW Department of Education and Training on (02) 9707 6262 or email
ssu@det.nsw.edu.au. See the website at
www.schools.nsw.edu.au/ learning/k-6assessments/
ocplacement.php
OSee page 20 for related Excel books.
Selective High School Tests Year 6 What? Four tests in English Language, Written Expression, Mathematics and General Ability.
When? Tests held in March each year.
Purpose? For students to gain entrance to a selective or agricultural high school in Year 7. These schools cater for high achieving, academically talented students by providing an educationally enriched environment. Agricultural high schools emphasise the study of agriculture with some residential facilities for isolated students.
Contact: Selective Schools Unit at the NSW Department of Education and Training on (02) 9707 6262 or email
ssu@det.nsw.edu.au. See the website at
www.schools.nsw.edu.au/ learning/k-6assessments/
selectiveschools.php
OSee pages 17 and 20 for related Excel books.
Independent Schools Scholarship Testing Various See information under Independent Schools Scholarship Testing in Victoria.
OSee pages 17, 20 and 27–30 for related Excel books.
School Certifi cate Year 10 What? Statewide tests for Year 10 students in English Literacy, Mathematics, Science, Australian History and Australian Geography.
When? Tests held in November each year.
Purpose? The tests assess individual achievement in the foundation knowledge and skills needed to successfully undertake subjects in Years 11
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