NAPLAN

1. Debates between Academics and Public

1.1. Campaigns launched to urge parents to say no to NAPLAN

2. What are they arguing about in terms of purpose and results?

3. Why Should it continue?

3.1. Children don't partake in it every year, it is a select few year groups each year

3.2. Children with special needs can be exempt from it if it is not realistic for them to partake

4. Why Shouldn't it continue?

4.1. It can create unnecessary pressure on students and staff

4.2. Children all learn differently and it may not accurately represent their learning progress

4.3. Focuses on scores rather than the childs overall learning

5. Research sources

5.1. http://www.literacyeducators.com.au/naplan/naplan-articles/

5.2. /www.goodschools.com.au/insights/education-updates/concerns-over-naplan-testing