What the NAPLAN changes mean for parents and teachers

Published: July 24, 2023, 5:32 a.m.

This year, the NAPLAN report card will look very different. For the first time, parents will be told whether their child has met the new \u201cproficient\u201d benchmark for their level, in reading, writing, numeracy, and grammar. With four proficiency categories, all with new terminology, what does this mean for parents and teachers? Grattan Institute Associates Nick Parkinson and Dominic Jones discuss the new-look NAPLAN.