What is NAPLAN?

National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is an annual national assessment for all students in Years 3, 5, 7, and 9.

What is NAPLAN’s purpose?

According to ACARA the main purpose of the NAPLAN tests is to measure whether literacy and numeracy skills and knowledge provide the critical foundation for other learning and their productive and rewarding participation in the community.

When will schools transition to NAPLAN Online?

Education ministers have agreed to extend the current plan for schools to transition to NAPLAN Online by 2022.

Are numeracy questions on Mathemaze website the same as NAPLAN questions?

No, they are not the same but are similar types of questions.

How can students improve numeracy and literacy?

Students can do many sample types of questions, so they become competent.

Who prepared Mathemaze numeracy questions?

These questions were prepared by experienced math teachers.

Who prepared Mathemaze numeracy questions?

These questions were prepared by experienced math teachers.

How long can I use Mathemaze website?

You can use the website for 365 days after which you can buy next year’s sample questions.

What does a year of supply of sample questions consist of?

It consists of at least 30 to 40 short answer questions and 6 long answer questions. Each short answer questions are at least 15 minutes long. Long answer questions are at least 40 minutes long.

What happens after a year of using sample questions?

After a year you can buy next year’s sample questions.

What is the cost of a year’s supply of NAPLAN sample questions?

For Years 2,4,6 and 8, it is $ 12.99 per year excluding GST. For Years 3,5,7 and 9, it is $15.99 per year excluding GST.

What do I need with me to do sample questions online?

For those who want to do sample numeracy questions online through Mathemaze, they will need a pen/pencil, empty papers, and calculator where required.

The online test, can it be paused once the test starts?

Once the test starts you cannot pause it. So, prepare yourself in advance.

Can parents/teachers help students while they are doing online tests?

Parents/teachers are discouraged to help students as this is a stimulus for the actual NAPLAN exam? Parents/teachers can help students with the questions that are wrong as step-by-step workings are given in the answer section. Teachers/parents can help students in this part of the tests.

How many times can students attempt these online tests?

Students can do as many attempts of the questions as they want but the marks will be written for 1st attempt.

What are the initiatives of doing mathemaze questions?

These questions are a stimulus to the actual NAPLAN numeracy papers. This means students should be confident in doing actual NAPLAN numeracy paper online. It is a way of encouraging the student to be technology-oriented. It is a way of encouraging the students to work under the stress of an actual NAPLAN exam.