2017 NAPLAN results released
The preliminary results of the 2017 NAPLAN tests show a ‘mixed bag’ of improvements and setbacks for student outcomes
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Opinion: NAPLAN 2017 finishes without the world ending
ACARA CEO, Robert Randall, dispels some of the common myths and misconceptions about NAPLAN
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All States and Territories abandon NAPLAN trials
Students will now sit pen and paper NAPLAN tests next year after all States and Territories abandoned the online trials
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Girls gain edge over boys in science
For the first time since sample testing began, a small but significant gender gap in science outcomes has emerged – in favour of girls
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ACARA unveils financial literacy resource for schools
ACARA is now supporting the teaching of consumer and financial literacy in schools
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Should schools abolish standardised testing?
Finland’s schools, which are considered among the world’s best, have no mandated standardised tests. Some argue that Australia should follow suit.
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The Educator Weekend Wrap: NAPLAN results, private school fined & students ‘poisoned’
Making news this week, NAPLAN results are released, a school cops a huge fine and students fall ill after eating toxic substance.
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Govt responds to NAPLAN results
Improving NAPLAN results should stem from evidence-based measures, says Federal Education Minister, Simon Birmingham.
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NAPLAN results raise eyebrows
The NAPLAN results have revealed some surprises when it comes to how students are performing in literacy and numeracy.
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Principals warn over moving NAPLAN online
One state’s principals have warned that their students could fall further behind other states’ literacy and numeracy results when NAPLAN is moved online.