Preparing your child for their NAPLAN tests can be stressful for parents. Kinetic Education's experienced tutors provide a comprehensive collection of NAPLAN practice tests and past papers. We have resources available for students in Years 3, 5, 7, and 9 to help them build a strong foundation that will set them up for success in their upcoming exams. With our extensive range of materials, students can become familiar with the format and content of each paper while also developing the skills they need to excel on test day. Kinetic Education's goal is to equip children with the knowledge they need to ace their tests with confidence!
NAPLAN, is the National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy, which provides the measure to determine whether or not young Australians are meeting important educational outcomes. As a parent, your child's NAPLAN results can tell you how much your child is learning at school. Do they know what they need to know? How are they really getting on compared with other children nationwide? But your child only does this test once every two years, and it takes a long time for the results to come out.
What's in the NAPLAN tests?
NAPLAN Reading Tests
In the field of English education in each state and territory's curriculum, students cultivate language and literacy skills that are then applied across various subjects. The NAPLAN reading tests assess proficiency in literacy within the English education area, aligning with the Australian Curriculum: English. These tests primarily focus on reading written English. Comprehension of language conventions within a context is also crucial for reading and is relevant to numerous reading questions. Students are presented with a selection of texts that exemplify different writing styles. They read these texts and respond to related questions. The tests encompass multiple-choice questions as well as technology-enhanced formats such as drag-and-drop and hot-text. The NAP public demonstration site showcases the assortment of question types, alongside accessibility features designed for students with disabilities.
NAPLAN Writing Tests
The Australian Curriculum: English mandates the teaching of various forms of writing, encompassing imaginative, informative, and persuasive writing. In the writing test, regardless of whether students are in Year 3 or Year 5, 7, or 9, and regardless of whether they take the test on paper or online, they all receive the same text type or genre of writing task. Each testing day and student year level feature different prompts, known as "writing stimuli," which provide ideas or topics for students to respond to in a specific text type. These prompts cater to the expected capabilities of students from Years 3 to 9. The use of multiple prompts does not affect how teachers prepare their students for the NAPLAN writing test. The text type, whether narrative or persuasive, is disclosed on the day of the assessment, with no option for choice. Examples of persuasive and narrative prompts can be found below, along with an example prompt in the NAP public demonstration site writing test for Years 5, 7, and 9.
NAPLAN Conventions of Language Tests
The tests for conventions of language evaluate spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills. Proficiency in language is crucial for effective communication in all areas of learning. While language skills are developed throughout various subjects, the conventions of language tests specifically focus on English language learning. These tests align with the Australian Curriculum: English, ensuring that the content assessed corresponds with the curriculum guidelines. The conventions of language tests concentrate on the use and comprehension of standard Australian English in written form. These skills play a vital role in reading and writing development. The test content complements the writing tests by assessing spelling, grammar, and punctuation within a contextual framework. However, understanding language conventions is also important for reading comprehension. The tests encompass different question formats, including multiple-choice, text entry, and technology-enhanced questions like drag-and-drop and hot-text. The NAP public demonstration site offers various item types and accessibility features to accommodate students with disabilities.
NAPLAN Numeracy Tests
The NAPLAN numeracy tests evaluate students' performance in mathematical concepts, skills, and comprehension based on the guidelines provided in the Australian Curriculum: Mathematics. These tests assess students' proficiency in various aspects, including understanding, fluency, problem-solving, and reasoning across the three content strands of mathematics: number and algebra, measurement and geometry, and statistics and probability. The numeracy tests consist of a variety of question formats, including multiple-choice, text entry, and technology-enhanced questions like drag-and-drop and hot-text. The NAP public demonstration site showcases examples of the question types that may appear in the numeracy test, along with the accessibility features that students commonly utilise.
Our tutoring is based on the Australian Curriculum, and gives parents an up to date insight of how their children are really progressing. Children with a strong understanding of the Curriculum are well prepared for the stress of NAPLAN testing.
Kinetic Education's Maths and English tutoring program helps parents prepare their children for NAPLAN by providing comprehensive resources and practice material tailored to the specific year level of the student's assessment. Our NAPLAN practice tests are based on past tests and assessments, allowing students to gain a better understanding of the Australian curriculum in order to make informed decisions when taking their NAPLAN exams.
Are you looking for NAPLAN practice tests for your child? For your convenience, we've compiled a list of practice test resources for each level. Follow the links below to your child's current or upcoming year level. Need more support for your child? Kinetic Education's NAPLAN tutoring follows the Australian Curriculum and seeks to fill any knowledge gaps that have not been addressed in the classroom, preparing your child for classroom success.
Our Maths Assessment (Maths Doctor) will immediately provide a complete report detailing your child's understanding of the Curriculum. We will then create a learning plan to go back and fix the areas of the Curriculum your child needs help with.
Combining a long-term learning plan with NAPLAN test preparation will ensure your child is confident going into their NAPLAN testing and will also feel confident all year round.
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