{"id":56175,"date":"2026-02-12T04:54:36","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T04:54:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/?p=56175"},"modified":"2026-02-12T04:54:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T04:54:38","slug":"naplan-information-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/naplan-information-2026","title":{"rendered":"Key NAPLAN Information for 2026\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"56175\" class=\"elementor elementor-56175\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f8dc81 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6f8dc81\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0577b1a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0577b1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"645\">The National Assessment Program \u2013 Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) has been a cornerstone of Australian education since its introduction in 2008. This standardised assessment, administered annually to students in Years 3, 5, 7, and 9, serves a variety of purposes, including evaluating student progress and informing policy decisions.<\/p><p data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"645\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">While each state has their own end examination and reporting processes for the final year of secondary school, NAPLAN is the nationwide test that encourages equal participation for every school student. Due to its rigorous preparation, delivery, and reporting, NAPLAN provides a key snapshot into how Australian schoolchildren are developing, with the ability to make comparisons at an individual, school, and national level. <\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"645\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">NAPLAN also provides schools, education authorities, and governments with information about how education programs are working and whether young Australians are achieving important educational outcomes in literacy and numeracy.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"645\">As we look ahead to 2026, understanding the evolving landscape of NAPLAN assessments, the key changes, and what it means for students, parents, and educators is crucial.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97cf882 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"97cf882\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49d0806 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"49d0806\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"667\">What is NAPLAN?<\/h2><p data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"824\">NAPLAN is a set of standardised tests administered to Australian students in Years 3, 5, 7, and 9. The tests assess students\u2019 abilities in three key areas:<\/p><ul data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"981\"><li data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"927\"><strong data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"839\">Literacy<\/strong> (reading, writing, and language conventions such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation)<\/li><li data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"981\"><strong data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"942\">Numeracy<\/strong> (basic arithmetic and problem-solving)<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfb9864 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cfb9864\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1dcc593 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1dcc593\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>When is NAPLAN 2026?<\/h2><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW113302487 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113302487 BCX0\">All students are expected to sit NAPLAN, whether they are from government, private, selective, alternative, or religious schools.<\/span><\/span><\/p><div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"><div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"09a99fdd-9f4d-4a07-8edb-6b6d90bfe48f\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"><div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"335\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The NAPLAN test window spans <strong data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"42\">nine days<\/strong> to allow flexibility for schools that may need extra time to complete the assessments. In 2026, testing will take place from <strong data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"212\">Wednesday, 11 March, to Monday, 23 March<\/strong>. Schools are encouraged to schedule the tests as early as possible, with a focus on completing them within the first week.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c52f789 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c52f789\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a5ce64 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a5ce64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>NAPLAN TEST Online\u200b<\/h2><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"305\">Online NAPLAN tests are designed to deliver accurate results while keeping students engaged. These tests are adaptive, meaning the difficulty of questions adjusts based on a student&#8217;s responses. This approach helps maintain student engagement and allows for a more precise assessment of their abilities.<\/p><p data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"653\">Tailored testing enables a broader evaluation of student skills, providing a more accurate measure of achievement. A student\u2019s final NAPLAN result considers both the number of correct answers and the complexity of the questions attempted. If your child encounters challenging questions, it may indicate they are on a more advanced test pathway.<\/p><p data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"729\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Year 3 students will continue to complete the writing assessment on paper.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11bc376 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"11bc376\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5dd5ceb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5dd5ceb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/02\/Test-Scheduling-requirements-Duration-Test-description-1024x614.png.avif\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-56184\" alt=\"National Assessment Program \u2013 Literacy and Numeracy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/02\/Test-Scheduling-requirements-Duration-Test-description-1024x614.png.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/02\/Test-Scheduling-requirements-Duration-Test-description-300x180.png.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/02\/Test-Scheduling-requirements-Duration-Test-description-768x461.png.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/02\/Test-Scheduling-requirements-Duration-Test-description-1080x648.png.avif 1080w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Test-Scheduling-requirements-Duration-Test-description.png 1250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/02\\\/Test-Scheduling-requirements-Duration-Test-description-1024x614.png&quot;,&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/02\\\/Test-Scheduling-requirements-Duration-Test-description-1024x614.png 1024w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/02\\\/Test-Scheduling-requirements-Duration-Test-description-300x180.png 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/02\\\/Test-Scheduling-requirements-Duration-Test-description-768x461.png 768w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/02\\\/Test-Scheduling-requirements-Duration-Test-description-1080x648.png 1080w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/02\\\/Test-Scheduling-requirements-Duration-Test-description.png 1250w&quot;}\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a7af82 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7a7af82\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Why NAPLAN?<\/h2><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><p>Australia is a large and diverse country that wants to make sure all students are able to develop the literacy and numeracy skills required to thrive in the modern world. Due to its standardised nature, there is no other test that gives comparable information into how students around the country are performing.<\/p><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><p>Governments\u00a0can point to areas of improvement or flag the need to provide more funding to certain areas.<\/p><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><p>Schools\u00a0can help principals and teachers monitor progress students over time, continuing certain practices that are proving successful while tweaking other ones if needed.<\/p><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><p>Parents\u00a0can understand how their child is progressing in relation to their fellow students, and where the school is in relation to others schools with a similar makeup throughout Australia.<\/p><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><p>Students\u00a0can identify their individual strengths and weaknesses in order to improve their own learning.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a239bd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5a239bd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb39f0a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cb39f0a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"6574\" data-end=\"6604\">Preparing for NAPLAN 2026<\/h2><p data-start=\"6606\" data-end=\"6714\"><span class=\"Editor_t__not_edited__WuRP8\">Students are not expected <\/span><span class=\"Editor_t__not_edited__WuRP8\">to\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"Editor_t__added__LtuNJ\">be<\/span><span class=\"Editor_t__not_edited__WuRP8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"Editor_t__added__LtuNJ\">prepared\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"Editor_t__not_edited__WuRP8\">for NAPLAN.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); background-color: var( --e-global-color-6758e1c ); color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-size: 1rem;\">Parents and carers can support their children by reassuring them that NAPLAN is simply part of their school program and encouraging them to do their best. While understanding the test format may be helpful, teachers will ensure students are familiar with the question types and provide the necessary guidance. <\/span>For students and parents looking ahead to NAPLAN 2026, there are several steps that can be taken to prepare:<\/p><p data-start=\"6606\" data-end=\"6714\"><strong>1. Familiarise with the Test Format<\/strong>: Understanding the test structure and types of questions that will appear can help students feel more confident. The ACARA website and school resources often provide sample questions and practice tests. You can access the types of questions and tools available in the online NAPLAN assessments at\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/nap.edu.au\/naplan\/public-demonstration-site\" href=\"https:\/\/nap.edu.au\/naplan\/public-demonstration-site\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NAP &#8211; Public demonstration site<\/a>.<\/p><p><strong>2. Maintain a Healthy Routine<\/strong>: Leading up to the test, students should prioritize sleep, healthy eating, and stress management. A well-rested, healthy student is more likely to perform at their best.<\/p><p><strong>3. Stay Positive and Encouraging<\/strong>: Encourage students to see NAPLAN as an opportunity to show what they know, rather than as a source of stress or anxiety. Positive reinforcement from parents and teachers can boost confidence and reduce test-related anxiety.<\/p><p><strong>4. Maintain Consistent Learning:<\/strong> NAPLAN is not a test that can be effectively prepared for through last-minute cramming. The best approach is steady learning throughout the school year, with a focus on strengthening reading comprehension, writing abilities, and mathematical fluency.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-593bcd8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"593bcd8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1a77ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f1a77ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>How is Performance Reported?<\/h2><p>From 2023 onwards, NAPLAN results will be reported against proficiency standards. Each assessment area has its own standard at each year level. Proficiency standards provide clear information about student achievement. They are set at a challenging but reasonable level for the child to achieve during NAPLAN testing, based primarily on what has been taught in previous years of schooling. Student achievement is measured against four levels of proficiency: exceeding, strong, developing, and requires additional support.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf866cd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cf866cd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a99c34 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a99c34\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>How are NAPLAN results used?\u200b<\/h2><ul><li data-start=\"3527\" data-end=\"3702\"><p data-start=\"3530\" data-end=\"3702\"><strong data-start=\"3530\" data-end=\"3562\">Monitor Educational Progress<\/strong>: The results allow educators to track the progress of their students over time, identifying areas for improvement and celebrating successes.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3707\" data-end=\"3930\"><p data-start=\"3710\" data-end=\"3930\"><strong data-start=\"3710\" data-end=\"3739\">Assess School Performance<\/strong>: The aggregated data provides a measure of how well schools are performing on a national scale. This helps policymakers, educators, and parents to evaluate educational quality and standards.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3935\" data-end=\"4185\"><p data-start=\"3938\" data-end=\"4185\"><strong data-start=\"3938\" data-end=\"3966\">Inform Government Policy<\/strong>: The data collected from NAPLAN helps shape education policy and guide funding decisions. It plays a crucial role in identifying trends in student achievement and addressing disparities across regions and demographics.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"671\" data-is-last-node=\"\">The broader community can view school performance trends over time at <strong data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"670\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myschool.edu.au\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"668\" data-is-only-node=\"\">myschool.edu.au<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52ac564 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"52ac564\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31cf993 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"31cf993\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"5124\" data-end=\"5175\">How NAPLAN Results Impact Students and Schools<\/h2><p data-start=\"5177\" data-end=\"5476\">It\u2019s important to recognise that NAPLAN results are not intended to be the sole measure of a student\u2019s abilities. While the test provides valuable insights, it does not account for the full range of skills and knowledge that a student may possess. NAPLAN is just one tool in the educational toolkit.<\/p><ul data-start=\"5478\" data-end=\"6572\"><li data-start=\"5478\" data-end=\"5726\"><p data-start=\"5480\" data-end=\"5726\"><strong data-start=\"5480\" data-end=\"5492\">Students<\/strong>: For individual students, NAPLAN results can highlight areas of strength and areas that may need more attention. It provides an opportunity for feedback that can help students focus their efforts on areas where improvement is needed.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"5730\" data-end=\"6025\"><p data-start=\"5732\" data-end=\"6025\"><strong data-start=\"5732\" data-end=\"5743\">Parents<\/strong>: Parents can use NAPLAN results to understand how their child is progressing in key areas of learning. However, it\u2019s important for parents to engage in ongoing conversations with teachers about their child\u2019s overall development and not to base conclusions solely on NAPLAN results.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"6029\" data-end=\"6266\"><p data-start=\"6031\" data-end=\"6266\"><strong data-start=\"6031\" data-end=\"6043\">Teachers<\/strong>: For educators, NAPLAN serves as an important diagnostic tool. Teachers can use the data to adjust their teaching methods, provide targeted support, and set learning goals that address the specific needs of their students.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"6268\" data-end=\"6572\"><p data-start=\"6270\" data-end=\"6572\"><strong data-start=\"6270\" data-end=\"6292\">Schools and Policy<\/strong>: At a school-wide level, NAPLAN results help assess the effectiveness of teaching programs and overall student achievement. This information informs decisions about curriculum adjustments, professional development for teachers, and strategic planning to improve student outcomes.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4053b95 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4053b95\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2905cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e2905cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>How to get NAPLAN results?\u200b<\/h2><p>Individual results are sent straight to the school by the state or territory\u2019s department of education, while schoolwide results can be accessed on the MySchool website (link provided in the section Where to get important NAPLAN info).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd0f6c2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fd0f6c2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5243b74 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5243b74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Where to get important NAPLAN info?<\/h2><p>Whether you\u2019re a parent, teacher, or principal, you may find these links helpful for gathering further information.<\/p><p><a title=\"Key dates\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nap.edu.au\/naplan\/key-dates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Key dates<\/a> &#8211; All information about the upcoming year\u2019s test window can be found here.\u00a0<\/p><p><a title=\"NAPLAN FAQs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nap.edu.au\/naplan\/faqs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NAPLAN FAQs<\/a> &#8211; Answers to all your NAPLAN-related questions.\u00a0<\/p><p><a title=\"NAPLAN national reports\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nap.edu.au\/naplan\/results-and-reports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NAPLAN national reports<\/a> &#8211; By looking up your current year\u2019s national NAPLAN report, you can see the conclusions drawn from results Australia-wide.\u00a0<\/p><p><a title=\"School results and info\" href=\"https:\/\/www.myschool.edu.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">School results and info<\/a> &#8211; The MySchool website is a tool for parents and teachers to get up to date data on their specific school. Along with NAPLAN results and comparison tools, you can also examine how much funding schools have received, attendance rates, levels of Socio-Educational Advantage (SEA) and other metrics.\u00a0<\/p><p><a title=\"NAPLAN Public Demonstration Site\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nap.edu.au\/naplan\/public-demonstration-site\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NAPLAN Public Demonstration Site<\/a> &#8211; An environment that allows students to familiarise themselves with the online test.\u00a0<\/p><p><a title=\"NAPLAN past papers\" href=\"https:\/\/acara.edu.au\/assessment\/naplan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NAPLAN past papers<\/a> &#8211; Although the paper test is not used anymore, looking at past papers can give you a sense of the questions that are likely to be asked in the test.\u00a0<\/p><p><a title=\"For further enquiries\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nap.edu.au\/contacts\/test-administration-authorities-contacts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">For further enquiries<\/a> &#8211; While the Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) create the test, its delivery is the responsibility of the test administration authorities (TAAs), who are the education departments of each state and territory. For any specific enquiries about a certain school or region, look up who the jurisdiction\u2019s TAA and call or email to get a timely response.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class='watch-action'><div class='watch-position align-left'><div class='action-like'><a class='lbg-style3 like-56175 jlk' href='javascript:void(0)' data-task='like' data-post_id='56175' data-nonce='ac82417379' rel='nofollow'><img class='wti-pixel' src='https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/plugins\/wti-like-post\/images\/pixel.gif' title='Did you find this useful?' \/><span class='lc-56175 lc'>+1<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class='action-unlike'><a class='unlbg-style3 unlike-56175 jlk' href='javascript:void(0)' data-task='unlike' data-post_id='56175' data-nonce='ac82417379' rel='nofollow'><img class='wti-pixel' src='https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/plugins\/wti-like-post\/images\/pixel.gif' title='' \/><span class='unlc-56175 unlc'>0<\/span><\/a><\/div> <\/div> <div class='status-56175 status align-left'><\/div><\/div><div class='wti-clear'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The National Assessment Program \u2013 Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) has been a cornerstone of Australian education since its introduction in 2008. This standardised assessment, administered annually to students in Years 3, 5, 7, and 9, serves a variety of purposes, including evaluating student progress and informing policy decisions. While each state has their own end &#8230; <a title=\"Key NAPLAN Information for 2026\u00a0\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/naplan-information-2026\" aria-label=\"Read more about Key NAPLAN Information for 2026\u00a0\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":56194,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,2121],"tags":[3332,2820,3324],"class_list":["post-56175","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cospedia","category-education","tag-australian-assessment","tag-naplan","tag-national-assessment-program"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56175","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=56175"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56175\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":56193,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56175\/revisions\/56193"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/56194"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=56175"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=56175"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=56175"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}