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✨ NAPLAN ✨

NAPLAN… the mere mention of the standardised testing that Yrs 3, 5, 7 and 9 are required to complete each year can stir up different emotions for different families.

What do we think about NAPLAN here at ABM?

As a qualified educator, I believe that all data is valid and that all data can inform where are students are in terms of their learning. However, NAPLAN is a snapshot on one day so the results on their own don’t mean a lot without teacher anecdotal and formal assessment or without simply knowing the child.

So, why should we care?

We should care but only to a point. It is absolutely not the be all and end all of assessment. In fact, research shows that formal standardised tests aren’t the most efficient way to test knowledge and skill application. Therefore, we need to support our kids to be as stress free as possible as they walk into that hall or classroom, knowing that the end result, whilst helpful to educators and analysts, doesn’t count towards much on an individual level.

Here’s how that happens in the ABM household:
🍓 As parents, we don’t talk about it. If the child mentions the tests we just keep our tone and responses as casual as possible.

🍓 We don’t practice. There are no prizes. It’s just a snapshot of information. We would rather that be a true reflection of knowledge. Plus practice can indicate to the child that it means a lot which can increase anxiety. In turn, the anxiety contributes to test results that don’t actually reflect true ability.

🍓We do prepare on a nutrition and sleep level. Nutrition and sleep are critical on any school day but when there is a level of (perceived) pressure it is so important that our kids are well rested and eat a nutrient dense breakfast to ensure they’re able to manage their emotions and performance as best they can.

🍓 We don’t discuss the results when they’re back. They literally go in the drawer.

We’d love to know your families tips for managing NAPLAN stress… let us know below!

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