Naplan Testing Nearly Upon Us
Apr 28, 2015
The annual tests will happen on 12, 13 and 14 May. From 2017, NAPLAN will be delivered online on an opt-in basis until 2019 when all students will take it on-line. Makes alot of sense!
In 2016, NAPLAN will be aligned with the Australian Curriculum. How novel.
Good luck everyone!
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