In 2008, the National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) commenced in Australian schools. Every year, all students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 are assessed on the same days using national tests in Reading, Writing, Language Conventions (Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation) and Numeracy.

NAPLAN and NAP Sample Assessments

The National Assessment Program website, containing the most up-to-date information about the National Assessment Program including NAPLAN and NAP Sample Assessments, is now available at www.nap.edu.au.