NAPLAN

1. What is NAPLAN?

1.1. National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy

1.2. Years 3, 5, 7 and 9

2. Purpose of NAPLAN

2.1. To determine literacy and numeracy skills

2.2. Monitor performance

3. Arguement

3.1. Should Australia continue NAPLAN testing?

4. Pros

4.1. Can determine a child's strengths and weaknesses in different subjects

4.2. To see how the school is progressing

5. Cons

5.1. Creates a stressful environment for students and their need to get a high mark

5.2. Comparing marks to other students can make students feel they are not smart enough