Australian children in Years 3–7 and their parents are now preparing for the National Assessment Programme for Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) as 2025 draws near. This standardised test is another procedure used to determine students’ literacy as well as numerical competence in relation to a national benchmark. NAPLAN does not affect a student’s grade, but the result helps in finding which areas a student is strong at and those that need improvement. To ensure your child is well-prepared, here are...
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Moving from Year 5 to Year 7 is very challenging for the students and the parents because there are several changes involved. This change is developmental as it involves a child’s movement from the familiar setting of primary school to an environment they have not explored, which is secondary school. This is especially important when the transition is happening at the start of a new academic year, which marks the beginning of school in the 2025 academic year. The Role...
Read MoreThe Selective High School Placement Test of which will be conducted in 2025 is one of the most significant tests for many students in Australia. The change in the format of the special examination and the constant, during a candidate’s university studies, testing of numerous skills such as reading, mathematical reasoning, critical thinking, and writing, highlight the significance of creating a study plan. Here are some tips that will help you make sure your child is well prepared. Understanding the...
Read MoreSuppose you’re a parent of Year 3 and 4 students in Australia. In that case, you might have some familiarity with the Opportunity Class Placement Test (OC Test), which is a significant stepping stone for young learners who are participating in academic selective classes in Years 5 and 6. The test offers an opportunity to increase the quality of learning that talented students deserve and require. Since 2025 is not very distant in the future, it is high time to...
Read MoreIn Kindergarten, children embark on the journey of learning to communicate clearly through written words. Their literacy lessons become more structured and desk-based as they work on key skills like handwriting and spelling, transitioning from the play-based learning of earlier years. Here’s what to expect Phonics and an Introduction to Reading Phonics is a method of teaching reading and spelling by breaking words down into their smallest sounds (phonemes) and matching each sound to a letter or group of letters....
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