The NAPLAN Tests use a single scale which has ten levels (bands) of achievement in total for Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. The Year 9 NAPLAN Tests use only six of these bands. Each student?s performance in the language conventions, reading and writing tests will be assessed and placed into a band. In this book, all the questions in each test have been arranged to correspond with bands 5–??10 (the bands for Year 9). This book includes:? NAPLAN*-style tests in language conventions and reading with questions arranged in order of difficulty? NAPLAN*-style writing test? detailed answers with explanations and tips for language conventions, reading and writing? a marking grid with answers showing bands and question topics? a student answer sheet? answers to the Excel Test Zone sample language conventions, reading and writing tests. Prepare your students for the NAPLAN* Tests the ONLINE WAY! Excel Test Zone is an online resource for teachers to prepare their students for national tests such as NAPLAN*. Students prepare for these tests in a fun, educational and interactive environment. As a teacher you will be able to track individual student results in each test topic so that you can focus on improving specific areas of weakness. To take a FREE test or learn more about EXCEL TEST ZONE visit www.exceltestzone.com.au. * This is not an officially endorsed publication of the NAPLAN program and is produced by Pascal Press independently of Australian governments.
