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Prepare with clarity. Keep the pressure down.

NAPLAN assesses literacy and numeracy in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.

What NAPLAN covers

Reading
Writing
Conventions of language — spelling, grammar and punctuation
Numeracy

Focus on understanding

  • Read questions carefully
  • Organise a written response
  • Explain a Maths method

Discuss the skills your child needs help with rather than treating a test result as their whole learning story.

Reading the results

Reports use four proficiency levels: Exceeding, Strong, Developing and Needs additional support. NAPLAN is one source of information alongside classroom work and teacher feedback.

Reliable information for parents

Reviewed 17 October 2026.

Talk through the next step.

Tell us your child’s school year and the Maths or English skills they need help with.

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