NAPLAN case studies
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NAPLAN - the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy - is an annual assessment for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9, run nationwide across Australia. It gives parents and carers, teachers, schools, education authorities, governments and the wider community a measure of whether young Australians are developing the literacy and numeracy skills that underpin other learning and community participation. Results let families and educators see progress over time - individually, within a school community, and against national standards - and help systems identify where support and improvement are needed. NAPLAN is one part of each school's assessment and reporting process and does not replace teachers' ongoing assessment; results do not measure overall school quality. The NAPLAN case studies are 5 cases and about 2,858 words.
1Persuasive Writing: The School Canteen Survey
A Year 7 class is preparing a persuasive letter to the principal about changing the canteen menu. The class surveyed 120 students: 72 said they would buy more fruit if it were cheaper, 48 said they would not change their habits, and 30 said they would buy more fruit only if it were cut up and ready to eat.
637 words, about 3 min2Reading: The Library Mural
A school library is planning a mural. Chen, has received two proposals.
440 words, about 2 min3Conventions of Language: The Science Report
A Year 9 student has written a science report about a plant experiment. The teacher has marked several errors but not corrected them.
501 words, about 3 min4Numeracy: The Fundraising Stall
A Year 8 class is running a stall at the school fair to raise money for a charity. They plan to sell cupcakes and lemonade.
846 words, about 4 min5Writing: The Narrative Opening
A Year 5 student is writing a narrative about a girl who finds a mysterious key in an old tree. The student's opening paragraph is: 'One day, Mia was walking in the park.
434 words, about 2 min