1. Welcome- MR D Video – What is NAPLAN MR D How Parents and Teachers use the data Mr D Preparation for NAPLAN MR D Minimum Standards MS D Writing Prompts – Narrative and Persuasive MS D Marking Criteria – Writing MS D Numeracy- Worded Problems and Visualisation Miss G Practice Exams Miss G Stress & Anxiety Miss G

2. Preparation for NAPLAN NAPLAN tests are constructed to give students an opportunity to demonstrate skills they have learned over time through the school curriculum Excessive preparation is not useful and can lead to unnecessary anxiety. Teachers will ensure that students are familiar with the test formats and will provide appropriate support and guidance NAPLAN test days should be treated as just another routine event on the school calendar The best way you can help your child prepare for NAPLAN is to reassure them that NAPLAN tests are just one part of their school program, and to urge them to simply do the best they can on the day. ACARA does not recommend the use of commercial products, such as booklets and practice tests, to help your child prepare for NAPLAN tests. None of the commercial products currently on the market are endorsed by ACARA. The use of services by coaching providers is not recommended.

3. Minimum Standards http://www.nap.edu.au/naplan/reading/minimum- standards---reading.html

4. Writing Prompts - Narrative

5. Writing Prompts - Persuasive

6. Marking Criteria - Writing

7. Worded mathematics problems

8. How you can help: Parent/ FamilyChild 1. Please read the question to me. If you don't know a word, leave it out. I can read the problem and find the key words 2. Tell me what the question is asking you to do. I can say what the question is asking me to do in my own words 3. Tell me how you are going to find the answer. I have a plan to find out the answer 4. Show me what to do to get the answer. "Talk aloud" as you do it, so that I can understand how you are thinking. I know how to use mathematics correctly to solve the problem 5. Now, write down your answer to the question (and check that it is correct) I have checked my working out I know my solution answers the question I can write or indicate my answer correctly

9. Visualisation and Numeracy

11. Website http://www.nap.edu.au

12. Common behaviours when children feel nervous or stressed Sometimes children tell us how they are feeling through their behaviour, says KidsMatter. These changes in behaviour could indicate stress or nervousness: being more irritable easily upset clingy or fidgety displaying less interest in activities they normally enjoy “Some children can find it difficult to put into words how they are feeling, so it is often up to parents and carers to recognise that their child needs some extra support,” says KidsMatter.

13. What can parents do to help? ‘Being there’ emotionally Discuss feelings. Support children’s confidence Help with relaxation skills Teach helpful thinking- encourage them to say “I’ll give it a go”. Lead by example e.g., “I feel a bit nervous, but I’m going to try my best”. Help your child have clear expectations– Talking through what will happen Discuss problem-solving– Brainstorm situations that might arise during the test and then come up with possible solutions with them. Teach confidence-building tricks– For example, looking through the paper and completing questions they know they can answer first before trying more difficult ones.

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