NAPLAN Testing Formats and Delivery 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What happens if a student experiences a technical problem during the online NAPLAN test?
- The test is immediately cancelled and rescheduled
- The student raises their hand and a supervisor assists them (Correct answer)
- The student must restart the entire test from the beginning
- The student is automatically disqualified from that section
Correct answer: The student raises their hand and a supervisor assists them
Students experiencing technical issues during online NAPLAN should raise their hand so a supervisor can assist and resolve the problem.
Question 2: Which NAPLAN domain uses a stimulus text that students read before answering questions?
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Reading (Correct answer)
- Spelling
Correct answer: Reading
The Reading domain presents stimulus texts (passages) that students read and then answer comprehension questions about.
Question 3: In what order are the NAPLAN tests typically administered across the testing window?
- Numeracy, Writing, Reading, Conventions of Language
- Writing, Reading, Conventions of Language, Numeracy (Correct answer)
- Reading, Numeracy, Writing, Conventions of Language
- Conventions of Language, Reading, Writing, Numeracy
Correct answer: Writing, Reading, Conventions of Language, Numeracy
NAPLAN tests are typically administered starting with Writing, followed by Reading, then Conventions of Language, and finally Numeracy.
Question 4: What is the purpose of the NAPLAN practice tests available on the NAP website?
- To count toward the student's final NAPLAN score
- To familiarise students with the online testing platform and question types (Correct answer)
- To replace the official NAPLAN test for lower year levels
- To assess students who were absent during the official testing window
Correct answer: To familiarise students with the online testing platform and question types
NAPLAN practice tests on the NAP website help students become familiar with the online platform, navigation tools, and question formats before the actual test.
Question 5: Which of the following best describes the 'locked-down browser' used in online NAPLAN testing?
- A browser that prevents students from accessing other websites or applications during the test (Correct answer)
- A browser that locks the screen orientation to landscape mode only
- A browser that requires a physical key to unlock the device
- A browser that disables the device's camera and microphone
Correct answer: A browser that prevents students from accessing other websites or applications during the test
A locked-down browser restricts students from accessing other websites, applications, or system functions during the NAPLAN test to maintain integrity.
Question 6: How are NAPLAN Writing responses scored?
- By the classroom teacher using the national marking guide
- By trained markers using an analytic marking rubric (Correct answer)
- Automatically by computer using AI scoring software
- By a panel of three markers who must reach unanimous agreement
Correct answer: By trained markers using an analytic marking rubric
NAPLAN Writing responses are scored by trained human markers using an analytic marking rubric that assesses multiple writing criteria.
Question 7: What does 'adaptive testing' mean in the context of online NAPLAN?
- Students can choose which questions to answer in any order
- Question difficulty adjusts based on the student's previous responses (Correct answer)
- Students with disabilities receive a different version of the test
- Teachers can adapt test questions to suit their class curriculum
Correct answer: Question difficulty adjusts based on the student's previous responses
Adaptive testing means the difficulty of subsequent questions adjusts based on how a student answers previous questions, providing a more tailored assessment.
NAPLAN Testing Formats and Delivery 2
What happens if a student experiences a technical problem during the online NAPLAN test?