NAPLAN

1. Reasons for conducting NAPLAN testing

1.1. National snapshot of academic level

1.1.1. Is it an accurate snapshot? - see Results

2. Frequency

2.1. Students do not sit the test every year

3. Results

3.1. Do results have much importance on further academic options?

3.2. Are results consistent with individual's grades for that year?

3.3. Are students achieving better/worse results in class as a result of NAPLAN prep studies?

4. Effects

4.1. Psychological

4.1.1. Anxiety, anticipation, nervous, excitement, failure, fear, pride

4.2. Pressure from parents/teachers/schools to perform well

4.3. Good prep for exam situations in later school years