Timetable of National Tests for Year 3
Timetable of National Tests for Year 3 in 2009
The NAPLAN tests for 2009 will be held from Tuesday 12 May to Thursday 14 May 2009.
Year 3 students undertake one numeracy test. Calculators are not permitted to be used in this test.
| Year Level | Tuesday 12 May | Wednesday 13 May | Thursday 14 May |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 3 | Language Conventions* 40 minutes Writing 40 minutes | Reading 45 minutes | Numeracy** 45 minutes |
* Language Conventions incorporates spelling, grammar and punctuation.
** Numeracy incorporates Number, Algebra, function and pattern, Space, Measurement, chance and data.
- The test times indicated in this table are the published test times - that is, the time allowed to complete the test, excluding administration time.
- The published test time is the maximum time allowed for test completion excluding administration time.
- It is expected that a majority of students will complete the tests well within the published test time.
There will be 1 test for each content strand.
In 2009, individual students will not be able to undertake catch up tests in the week following the national tests. They may undertake catch up tests on the days in the test week, after the scheduled test.