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​VCAA Bulletin
No. 38 - May 2018
F-10 Assessment

Foundation–10 Assessment


NAPLAN 2018

The NAPLAN 2018 paper tests will be undertaken by Year 3, 5, 7 and 9 students throughout Australia on Tuesday 15 May, Wednesday 16 May and Thursday 17 May.

Date Test Time
Tuesday 15 May Language conventions Before recess
Writing Before lunch
Wednesday 16 May Reading Before recess
Thursday 17 May Numeracy Before recess

Schools are reminded that tests must be administered on the day, and in the order, indicated in the timetable above. Under no circumstance may any test, including any catch-up test, be given to students prior to these times.

For further information and details regarding the delivery or administration of the NAPLAN 2018 tests, refer to Notice to Schools 34/2018.

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NAPLAN Helpdesk

The VCAA operates a NAPLAN Helpdesk to assist principals and NAPLAN coordinators with queries related to any aspect of NAPLAN. Schools are encouraged to contact the NAPLAN Helpdesk on 1800 648 637 (free call) or vcaa.naplan.help@edumail.vic.gov.au.

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On Demand assessment

As part of the VCAA's commitment to provide teachers with high-quality curriculum and assessment support materials, the On Demand English and Mathematics scoring scales are being analysed with reference to national data for literacy and numeracy. The outcome of this analysis will inform future professional development workshops focusing on accessing and using On Demand data.

Teachers needing assistance with On Demand can contact the On Demand Helpdesk on 1800 827 721 (free call) or vcaa.ondemand.support@edumail.vic.gov.au.

Refer to the On Demand Testing webpages for further information and support documentation.

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