The NAPLAN tests are to be administered from 13 to 15 May. Students absent on a scheduled test day may complete the test at a later time during the test week, either during an afternoon or on Friday 16 May. No tests can be completed by individual students after 16 May.

To ensure the tests are administered according to the National Protocols for Test Administration, and that all student participation is recorded correctly, schools must note the following key points:

• NAPLAN coordinators must print off a test participation roll from the Participation and Registration (PAR) website for each test and each test group. The test participation roll should be provided to the appropriate test administrator(s) either prior to the test or with the test materials. Test administrators should be briefed on how to complete the roll.
• The principal and NAPLAN coordinator must ensure that the information in PAR about student participation and disability adjustments is completed accurately following the tests, as this information is used to produce the SMART data. Further information can be found in the PAR Manual.
• All applications for scribe or computer use must be approved by BOSTES, prior to the Writing test.
• Where a scribe has been approved, the scribe must follow the NAPLAN scribe rules.
• Students with a temporary injury are not permitted to use a scribe in the Writing test. Approval may be given for the student to use a computer.
• Any breaches of test administration protocols or test security must be reported to the BOSTES NAPLAN team.

The Handbook for Principals and the Test Administration Handbook for Teachers are the key documents to support schools in the administration of the NAPLAN tests in NSW schools. These can be downloaded from the BOSTES NAPLAN website or the PAR website.

All test materials are to be packaged correctly and sent for processing by 21 May. Further information about the return of test materials will be published in the 19 May edition of the BOSTES Bulletin.

For more information, contact:
NAPLAN team
naplan.nsw@bos.nsw.edu.au
(02) 9367 8382