NAPLAN Purpose and Goals 2

Question 1

Which government body oversees and administers the NAPLAN program?

Accepted Answer

Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA)

Answer

ACARA is the national body responsible for developing, managing, and reporting on NAPLAN.

Question 2

NAPLAN results are primarily used to hold which group accountable for student learning outcomes?

Accepted Answer

Schools, systems, and governments

Answer

NAPLAN data enables accountability at the school, system, and government level rather than solely judging individual students.

Question 3

In which year was NAPLAN first administered across Australia?

Accepted Answer

2008

Answer

NAPLAN was first administered in May 2008 to students in Years 3, 5, 7, and 9.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT one of the four domains assessed by NAPLAN?

Accepted Answer

Science

Answer

NAPLAN assesses literacy (reading, writing, language conventions) and numeracy, but not science.

Question 5

What does the 'N' in NAPLAN stand for?

Accepted Answer

National

Answer

NAPLAN stands for National Assessment Program — Literacy and Numeracy.

(NAPLAN) National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy Practice Test