Foundation–10 Assessment

NAPLAN 2018 Data Service professional development workshops

As in previous years, a series of NAPLAN Data Service professional development workshops for principals, NAPLAN coordinators and teachers will be conducted throughout Term 4.

The workshops will outline how to access data through the NAPLAN Data Service website. They will focus on interpreting school data to inform classroom practice and improve student achievement, as well as examining the diagnostic elements of the NAPLAN 2018 tests.

The free two-hour NAPLAN workshops will be presented on behalf of the VCAA by Kmetrics at venues across Victoria.

Information about how to register for the workshops, times, dates and venue details are available on the VCAA website. For enquiries, call the NAPLAN Help Desk on 1800 648 637.

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NAPLAN Writing test markers required for 2019

The VCAA is seeking applications from current and retired teachers to mark the NAPLAN 2019 Writing test.

NAPLAN Writing test markers gain rich and rewarding experience from reading and assessing a range of writing from Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 students. Markers who complete the training sessions and mark satisfactorily gain recognition from the Victorian Institute of Teaching for professional practice.

NAPLAN Writing test markers have the option of working at home or from the VCAA Coburg Assessment Centre. All marking is done on computer, using a specific computer platform.

New markers are appointed on the basis of teaching and other relevant experience. Experienced markers are reappointed each year on the basis of marking accuracy and time commitment to the NAPLAN marking project.

Applicants may apply for day or evening marking shifts, although current full-time teachers are expected to apply only for evening shift.

All markers are required to attend two full-day training sessions. New markers must also attend an additional introductory training day. Training attendees are paid CRT rates for training days. Dates for training sessions are yet to be finalised.

Marking the NAPLAN Writing test takes around 27 days, and includes weekend work. Day markers are required to commit to an average of at least four hours marking each day over the project. Evening markers commit to an average marking time of at least three hours per day.

Applications via the Sessional Staff Management System (SSMS) will open in the week beginning Monday 29 October 2018 and close on Sunday 24 February 2019, or earlier if the required number of suitable applicants have been selected.

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