YEAR 7 2017 Maximising Potential

Tuesday, 9th May, 2017 Students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 will sit for the NAPLaN Language Conventions test and a Writing Test. WEDNESDAY Reading THURSDAY Numeracy

Literacy Component of NAPLaN Language Conventions Measures skills in spelling, grammar, punctuation WRITING Test: Assesses skills in narrative or persuasive writing READING Test: measures literacy proficiency.

Thursday 11th May Numeracy Two types of questions- multiple choice and constructed responses Test measures students’ proficiency in number, algebra, measurement and geometry

Reading Component 65 minutes for students to complete 50 questions. Types of questions include: * Finding main idea * Finding word meaning in context * Making inferences * Identifying author’s purpose * Recalling facts and details

Language Conventions 45 minutes to complete 58 questions Examples of 2016 paper: * Mum sighed with impatients. * Suddenly he gave a sharp cry that startled us. * Recognising adverbs, apostrophe of contraction, punctuation of direct speech, figurative language impatients

Writing 40 minutes for students to complete a narrative or persuasive writing piece The marking criterion consists of 10 elements. Spelling, punctuation, character, setting, paragraphing, writing to engage the reader and developing ideas. ( elaboration)

How can you help your son? Begin with a realistic and positive approach to NAPLaN Be informed and familiar with the domains Read the NAPLaN information brochure for parents and carer https://www.nap.edu.au/naplan/parent-carer- support Set aside time for your son to attempt example NAPLaN tests and check against provided answers.

How can students prepare for NAPLaN? Developing skills in literacy and numeracy is an ongoing process . No need for excessive preparation, however, it’s important to be familiar with types of questions. Do the example tests on the acara website and mark them using the answers provided. https://www.nap.edu.au/naplan/the-tests Acara has also released papers from 2008-2011

Support at school Opportunities to learn and develop skills are available to students in every class, every day. Teachers have participated in a professional learning programme, with a focus on Literacy over the past three years. They are familiar with NAPLaN marking guidelines, reading strategies and explicitly teach writing skills. Participation in the EMU project has supported student learning outcomes in numeracy.

Support at school Students should use technology ( edmodo / google classroom) to connect with teachers: ask questions, submit an extended written response, past practice paper. Maximise learning opportunities in the classroom: engage with set tasks, participate in class activities, be organised, act on teacher feedback and maintain a positive attitude towards learning.