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NAPLAN Prep Program (Years 3, 5, 7 & 9)

What is NAPLAN?

NAPLAN (National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy) is the nationwide assessment that tests Australian students’ literacy and numeracy skills in Years 3, 5, 7, and 9. Conducted annually, NAPLAN measures skills in reading, writing, language conventions (spelling, grammar, punctuation), and numeracy. These tests help parents and schools track student progress and identify areas needing extra focus.

When is NAPLAN?

NAPLAN is held each year in May, over three days, with testing dates announced by ACARA (Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority). Schools across Australia participate simultaneously, ensuring consistency in student assessment.

When Should Your Child Start Preparing for NAPLAN?

NAPLAN is held each year in May, over three days, with testing dates announced by ACARA (Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority). Schools across Australia participate simultaneously, ensuring consistency in student assessment.

Why is NAPLAN Important?

NAPLAN results provide a clear picture of your child’s proficiency compared to national benchmarks. They allow teachers and parents to understand learning strengths and challenges. This information guides targeted support and helps improve academic outcomes in critical areas.

Who is NAPLAN For?

NAPLAN is compulsory for all Australian students in Years 3, 5, 7, and 9, across government, independent, and Catholic schools. It’s designed to support students’ educational development and ensure they meet national standards in literacy and numeracy.

Download Free NAPLAN Practice Tests and Answers

To help your child prepare, we offer free downloadable NAPLAN past tests and answers for Years 3, 5, 7, and 9. Practising with real tests is one of the best ways to prepare for NAPLAN.

Year	Year 3	Year 5	Year 7	Year 9
2012	LC Test LC Ans Reading Read Mag Writing Numeracy	LC Test LC Ans Reading Read Mag Writing Numeracy	LC Test LC Ans Reading Read Mag Writing Num Calc Num Non‑Calc	LC Test LC Ans Reading Read Mag Writing Num Calc Num Non‑Calc
2013	LC Test LC Ans Reading Read Mag Writing Numeracy	LC Test LC Ans Reading Read Mag Writing Numeracy	LC Test LC Ans Reading Read Mag Writing Num Calc Num Non‑Calc	LC Test LC Ans Reading Read Mag Writing Num Calc Num Non‑Calc
2014	LC Test LC Ans Reading Read Mag Writing Numeracy	LC Test LC Ans Reading Read Mag Writing Numeracy	LC Test LC Ans Reading Read Mag Writing Num Calc Num Non‑Calc	LC Test LC Ans Reading Read Mag Writing Num Calc Num Non‑Calc
2015	LC Test LC Ans Read Mag Reading Writing Numeracy	LC Test LC Ans Read Mag Reading Writing Numeracy	LC Test LC Ans Read Mag Reading Writing Num Calc Num Non‑Calc	LC Test LC Ans Read Mag Reading Writing Num Calc Num Non‑Calc
2016	LC Test LC Ans Read Mag Reading Writing Numeracy	LC Test LC Ans Read Mag Reading Writing Numeracy	LC Test LC Ans Read Mag Reading Writing Num Calc Num Non‑Calc	LC Test LC Ans Read Mag Reading Writing Num Calc Num Non‑Calc

Why Choose Markitup for NAPLAN Preparation in Australia?

Markitup offers expert-led NAPLAN tutoring and comprehensive resources designed to help Australian students excel in their Year 3, 5, 7, and 9 NAPLAN tests. Our tailored program focuses on improving literacy, numeracy, reading, writing, and language skills using proven strategies and real past papers.

Prepare your child to achieve high results in NAPLAN with:

Extensive access to NAPLAN past papers and solutions
Personalised tutoring aligned to individual learning needs
Support across all NAPLAN domains, including reading comprehension, numeracy skills, spelling, and grammar
Flexible online and in-person learning options

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Year 3 and Year 5 NAPLAN

In Australia, Year 3 and Year 5 students participate in the National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) to evaluate their skills in key areas of learning. Year 3 NAPLAN assesses students' abilities in reading, writing, language conventions, and numeracy. It aims to gauge their comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, spelling, and basic mathematical concepts. The assessment provides valuable insights into students' progress and helps identify areas that may require further attention.

Year 7 and 9 NAPLAN

In Australia, Year 7 and Year 9 students take part in the National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN), which assesses their proficiency in key areas of learning. Year 7 NAPLAN evaluates students' skills in reading, writing, language conventions, and numeracy. It aims to assess their comprehension, writing style, grammar usage, spelling, and mathematical problem-solving abilities. This assessment builds upon the foundational knowledge acquired in earlier years and provides valuable insights into students' progress, helping to identify areas that may require further attention or support.

NAPLAN Prep Program 🕮

School holidays or Term 4/1

Enrolments

At our centre we have specialised classes to assist students to prepare for the NAPLAN exams.. Parents can choose to enrol in our popular School Holiday Programmes' which has a brief NAPLAN practise courses. As an alternative, starting in Term 4 (10 lessons), we start and offer NAPLAN classes, which continue until Term 1 (5 lessons), until students take the NAPLAN test.

Review! Review! Review!

In-depth Exam Review

We provide two-hour NAPLAN classes throughout the Term 4 and Term 1. Students must take the exam during this time under stringent exam guidelines. Tutors then grade the exam as a group and go over the exam paper solution in detail.

Math & English

All Exam Papers

For Year 3 and 5, we cover the following exam papers: Numeracy, Grammar & Punctuation, Reading and Writing.

For Year 7 and 9, we cover the following exam papers: Calculator and Non-Calculator Numeracy, Grammar & Punctuation, Reading and Writing.

Year 3 and 5

Highly Recommended

The NAPLAN Prep Class is highly recommended for students in Year 3 and 5 class. For Year 3 students it is the first time that they will be sitting an official exam, it is a good idea to prepare them for exam management techniques and the types of questions they could find so they feel less anxious towards the exam on the day. For Year 5 students, this exam is very important because high schools may request for Year 5 NAPLAN results to determine whether they will be accepted into the school.

2 hours per week

Lesson Structure

Exam & Review

10 lessons per term

Investment

$50 per lesson

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Michael commenced his maths tutoring with Mark It Up in the beginning of 2017. We felt he would benefit greatly from starting tutoring in year 7 – high school being so very different to primary schooling. We believe Mark It Up played a big role in Michael’s achievements to date – he had a great year last year and achieved bands 7 and 8 in Numeracy (NAPLAN). He was rewarded with his efforts in being placed in the highest mathematics class this year. Mark It Up definitely assisted Michael to achieve these results! Thank you MarkitUP

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Everything You Need to Know About NAPLAN Prep Program (Years 3, 5, 7 & 9)