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Year 5 NAPLAN: How is NAPLAN Scored?
Wondering how Year 5 NAPLAN is scored? This guide breaks down the proficiency levels, what they mean, and how to interpret your child’s results with confidence.
Your child’s NAPLAN results explained
Wondering “How is NAPLAN scored?” Once your child completes NAPLAN, you’ll receive a NAPLAN Individual Student Report showing how they went in Reading, Writing, Language Conventions, and Numeracy. This report helps you understand their strengths and areas where they might need extra support.
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How is NAPLAN scored?
Since 2023, Year 5 NAPLAN no longer uses bands. Instead, results are grouped into four proficiency levels, which show how well students are meeting national expectations in literacy and numeracy.
There’s no pass or fail—the goal is to get a clear picture of your child’s progress.
What do the proficiency levels mean?
Your child’s results will fall into one of these categories:
| Proficiency level | What it means |
| Exceeding | Your child is doing exceptionally well and is ahead of the expected standard. They’re ready for more advanced learning challenges. |
| Strong | Your child is above the national standard and on track for continued success. |
| Developing | Your child is meeting expectations but may need some extra support in certain areas. |
| Needs additional support | Your child is below the expected standard and would benefit from extra help in literacy or numeracy. Their school may offer additional support programs. |
How to read your child’s NAPLAN report
Your child’s report includes:
1. A performance indicator
- Their result for each test is shown on a scale, so you can see how they’re doing.
- You’ll also see how their score compares to the national average.
2. Skill level descriptions
- Each proficiency level comes with a clear explanation of what your child has mastered and what they’re still working on.
3. Next steps for learning
- If your child is in the Developing or Needs additional support levels, their teacher may suggest extra practice at home or school.
- If they’re in the Exceeding or Strong categories, they might be ready for extension activities to push their learning further.
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