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National Assessment Program
Names and Acronyms
The National Assessment Program (NAP) comprises both full cohort and sample assessments.
The names and acronyms of the assessments in the NAP are:
Annual Full Cohort Assessments (Years 3, 5, 7and 9): National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN)
Sample Assessments:
The sample assessment component of the National Assessment Program involves a three year cycle of sample assessments for Years 6 and 10 in:National Assessment Program – Science Literacy (NAP-SL)National Assessment Program – Civics and Citizenship (NAP-C&C) National Assessment Program – Information and Communication Technologies Literacy (NAP – ICTL)
2008 Sample Assessment
The scheduled sample assessment for 2008 is Information and Communication Technologies Literacy. Three SA Independent schools have been selected to participate in this field trial in March 2008. The main trial will take place in October and it is expected that approximately 6 schools will be selected to participate at both Years 6 and 10 (12 schools in total).
2008 NAPLAN>
NAPLAN
In May 2008, as part of the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN), national tests will be held in literacy and numeracy for all students in Australia at Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. These tests will replace the current State and Territory-based assessments.
Timetable
Year Level | Tuesday 13 May | Wednesday 14 May | Thursday 15 May |
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Year 3 | Language Conventions* 40 minutes Writing40 minutes | Reading 45 minutes | Numeracy** 45minutes | Year 5 | Language conventions 40 minutes Writing40 minutes | Reading50 minutes | Numeracy 50 minutes | Year 7 | Language Conventions 45 minutes Writing40 minutes | Reading65 minutes | Numeracy 40 Minutes x 2 (80 minutes total) | Year 9 | Language Conventions 45 minutes Writing40 minutes | Reading65 minutes | Numeracy 40 Minutes x 2 (80 minutes total) |
* Language Conventions comprises spelling, grammar and punctuation.
** Numeracy comprises Number, Algebra, function and pattern, Space, Measurement, chance and data.
1. The test times indicated in this table are the published test times - that is, the time allowed to complete the test, excluding administration time.
2. The published test time is the maximum time allowed for test completion excluding administration time. There will be 1 test for each content strand except in Numeracy for Years 7 and 9, where there will be 2 tests: 1 where students can use a calculator to assist them and another that does not permit the use of a calculator.States and Territories will determine the 'make-up' day/s for students who were unable to do their tests on the nominated day/s.
3. The support that currently exists for students with special needs will be maintained. All students are encouraged to participate in the national tests and special provisions will be made to meet the needs of individual students with special needs.
Further information regarding the NAPLAN can be found at http://www.naplan.edu.au/
Lynda Secombe is the NAP Liaison Officer for schools in the SA Independent sector and can be contacted on 8179 1414.
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