Val Klenowski|Claire Wyatt?Smith
The impact of high stakes testing: the Australian story
Queensland University of Technology|Griffith University
high stakes testing australia introduced 2008 way national assessment program literacy numeracy naplan currently every year students years 3 5 7 9 assessed days using national tests reading writing language conventions spelling grammar punctuation numeracy 2010 naplan results published federal government myschool website impact high stakes tests jurisdictions school principals parents students considered article draw reported observations australian primary principals association 200910 testing periods across country published australian research impact high stakes literacy numeracy testing also examine alternative approaches include use assessment evidence learning improvement purposes accountability purposes considering alternatives current largescale testing approach draw key insights research teacher judgement achievement standards social moderation context national curriculum assessment reform support suggested directions forward