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NAPLAN ‘really important’ for tracking ‘foundational skills’ of literacy and numeracy

NAPLAN results have again shown roughly one-third of students are not meeting expectations in literacy and numeracy. The results also show concerning trends with students in remote areas, Indigenous students, and those experiencing disadvantage, who are well behind their peers. Read more: https://ab.co/3U4nPrX Get the news that matters to you straight from the source. Download the ABC NEWS app: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp | ABC News

3.5K views · 26 reactions | Students across Australia in years 3, 5, 7 and 9, will this week have their literacy and numeracy skills put to the test, as NAPLAN begins. But with nearly half of students showing signs of test anxiety, what can you do to set your child up for success? #9Today | WATCH LIVE 5.30am | TODAY | Facebook

Nearly 2,000 Queensland students will have to resit their NAPLAN exams due to a glitch with the online system. It’s happened to children right across the country, prompting a nationwide call to keep the test on paper until the online format is fixed. www.7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS | 7NEWS Brisbane

29K views · 145 reactions | NAPLAN testing and homework is causing our kids more distress at school than friendship pressure according to a new report. Research has found the increasing pressure of exams on children is having a profound effect on their mental health. www.7NEWS.com.au #NAPLAN #7NEWS | 7NEWS Sydney | Facebook