Making good use of NAPLAN online practice tools

Why practise for NAPLAN?

While ACARA suggests that students don’t need to prepare for the tests, with the main intention of NAPLAN being to provide a snapshot of how schools and students in different areas are performing in relation to the rest of the country, it still helps to be prepared for assessment day. 

Even if students are high achieving at school, it’s helpful for them to familiarise themselves with how the online test works. Many of the questions are multiple choice, while some require students to work out equations or to write short samples of text. Online practice – as well as building the core literacy and numeracy skills that are to be tested – will together create good results.

Is the NAPLAN test taken online?

Yes, the NAPLAN test can be delivered online or in a paper-based format. It is designed to evaluate students’ reading, writing, language conventions (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy. 

The online test is adaptive – meaning that as students progress they’ll be given questions better suited to their individual abilities. A child who may be struggling during the assessment will be given questions that better reflect their achievement. This builds their confidence by allowing them to show what they know – not just what they don’t know. Similarly, high achieving students will be given more challenging questions so they can show the extent of their literacy and numeracy skills. Because of this tailored test design, NAPLAN’s online test provides precise results and gives a lot more insight into a child’s achievement.

Online practice for online success

With many school assessments now moving online, including NAPLAN, it’s important to find the right preparation tools and resources. EP offers timed practice tests and NAPLAN-aligned learning content that allow parents to see a clear snapshot of a child’s progress before or after test day.

Through online tools like Education Perfect, you can help your child improve literacy and numeracy skills while also supporting their confidence and motivation. Showing your children how to achieve great results through practice and targeted study are priceless skills that they will carry through into higher education – and something they are sure to thank you for later down the track.