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NAPLAN Year 9 Guide [Download of NAPLAN Year 9 Past Papers]

Written by Shefali Sundram

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Year 9 is the second year in which students sit for the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN). Students are tested for four testing domains through written and online assessments.

In this NAPLAN Year 9 exam guide, we have elaborated on the exam format and sample questions, provided resources to download Year 9 past papers and the exam dates for NAPLAN 2024.

What is NAPLAN Year 9?

The year 9 NAPLAN test is an annual assessment taken nationwide by all Australian students studying in year 9. The test includes assessments on four domains – Writing, Reading, Conventions of Language, and Numeracy.

In 2023 the NAPLAN Year 9 test will be conducted in a 13-day test window between Mar 15 and Mar 27.

The detailed format of the Year 9 NAPLAN assessment is as below:

Test DomainSchedulingFormat and Duration
WritingThe first test in the test windowWritten | 40 minutes
ReadingTo be held after WritingOnline | 45 minutes
Conventions of LanguageTo be held after ReadingOnline | 45 minutes
NumeracyTo be held after Conventions of LanguageOnline | 45 minutes
NAPLAN Year 9 Test Domains Format and Duration

What is the NAPLAN Year 9 exam format?

Students in Year 9 NAPLAN are tested on four testing domains through written and online assessments.

The four testing domains are:
1. Writing
2. Reading
3. Conventions of language
4. Numeracy or Math

NAPLAN Year 9 Writing

Students are provided with a ‘writing stimulus’ (sometimes called a ‘prompt’ – an idea or topic) and asked to write a response in a particular genre (narrative or persuasive writing).

The writing stimulus can be in two formats either:

  1. The persuasive writing, and
  2. The narrative writing

The NAPLAN Year 9 exam lasts 42 minutes. For the Year 9 NAPLAN test, writing is an online test.

NAPLAN Year 9 Persuasive Writing Examples

The question below is for reference purposes for the NAPLAN writing examples year 9 sample. The question below describes what to write and how to write.

NAPLAN Persuasive writing sample question for Year 7 and Year 9
NAPLAN Persuasive Writing Year 9

NAPLAN Year 9 Narrative Writing Examples

The question below is from the NAPLAN 2016 Writing Test for Year 9. The question below describes what to write.

NAPLAN Narrative Writing Year 9
NAPLAN Narrative Writing Year 9

NAPLAN Year 9 Reading

Students read a range of informative, imaginative, and persuasive texts and then answer related questions. The reading section takes place after Writing. It is an online 65 minutes test.

NAPLAN Year 9 Reading Examples

The question below is from the NAPLAN 2016 Reading Test for Year 9. The question below describes what to write.

NAPLAN Reading sample question 2016 for Year 9
NAPLAN Year 9 Reading
NAPLAN Reading sample question 2016 for Year 9
NAPLAN Year 9 Reading Questions

NAPLAN Year 9 Conventions of Language

Convention of language or Language conventions Year 9 of NAPLAN is held after the Reading Test of the NAPLAN exam. It is a 45 minutes test online test. This test assesses the spelling, grammar, and punctuation of the students. The sample question for language conventions NAPLAN year 9 is given below.

NAPLAN Year 9 Conventions of Language Examples

The question below is an example of NAPLAN practice Year 9 for Language Conventions for Year 9. Each question describes what to do.

NAPLAN Conventions of Language sample question Year 9-1
NAPLAN Language Conventions Year 9
NAPLAN Reading sample question 2016 for Year 9
NAPLAN Language Conventions Year 9

NAPLAN Year 9 Numeracy

NAPLAN Numeracy Year 9 or Year 9 NAPLAN Maths is held after the Language Convention test of the NAPLAN exam. NAPLAN Maths Year 9 is a 65 minutes test online test. This test assesses numbers and algebra, measurement and geometry, and statistics and probability. The sample question for NAPLAN year 9 numeracy example test answers and questions are given below.

NAPLAN Year 9 Numeracy Examples

The question below is the NAPLAN year 9 example test answers with their Questions. Each question describes what to do.

NAPLAN Numeracy Test sample questions for Year 9
NAPLAN Year 9 Numeracy Questions

Answers:

  1. Jarrad will be paid $108 for working 6 hours.
  2. 32 × 22 = 36
  3. 8 horses will need 4 hectares of land.
  4. The value of the given expression will be -8.
  5. The maximum tickets Lara could buy are 10.
NAPLAN Numeracy Test sample questions for Year 9-2
NAPLAN Year 9 Numeracy Questions

Answers:

  1. Tammy was away for 8 hours 10 minutes.
  2. Mike has 2 1/4 cups left.
  3. The flash drive cost around $16.

How is NAPLAN Year 9 scored?

Results from the NAPLAN tests are reported on scales that compare student performance to established standards.

The scales are divided into 10 bands and apply to all academic years, from Year 3 to Year 9.

Not all bands are reported for each level of the year. For each year i.e. years 3, 5, 7, and 9, the scales and standards system are reported.

The band scale shown below reflects the standard marking pattern for the respective years i.e. years 3, 5, 7, and 9.

NAPLAN-Assessment-Scale
NAPLAN Assessment Scale

What is a good NAPLAN score for Year 9?

Each NAPLAN scale is divided into 10 bands used to report student progress through Years 3, 5, 7, and 9. Band 6 is the minimum standard for Year 9. Anything above Band 6 is considered to be a good score for Year 9. NAPLAN is not a test of intelligence, it only shows a snapshot of the reading, writing, and numeracy skills of the student.

Year 9 score
NAPLAN Year 9 Assessment Scale

NAPLAN 2023 Dates Year 9

In 2024, NAPLAN Year 9 will be conducted between 13 March to 25 March 2024 all across Australia.

Schools can complete practice tests in the assessment platform from Term 4. Prospective students can use the public demonstration site at any time during the year to familiarize themselves with the format of the test.

Tip: For more up-to-date information you can check out our article on NAPLAN 2O24.

Resources to download NAPLAN Year 9 past papers

n addition to the comprehensive insights provided in our NAPLAN Year 9 exam guide, we recognize the importance of practice and preparation for NAPLAN exam.

We have made a downloadable resource for NAPLAN past test papers.

These past papers serve as a practice tool for students to familiarize themselves with the exam format, question types, and the level of difficulty they can expect.

Click on the link below to download NAPLAN year 9 past papers for all subjects and all years:

NAPLAN Year 9 Past Papers Download Link

You can also download NAPLAN sample papers from the official website. The steps to download are as follows:

  • Step 1: Go to the official ACARA website (Australian Curriculum, Assessment, and Reporting Authority).
  • Step 2: Look through the Assessment section of the website.
  • Step 3: Locate the NAPLAN section
  • Step 4: Download the NAPLAN Year 9 past papers using the page’s link.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What Is the Highest Band in NAPLAN Year 9?

Band 10 is the highest band for Year 9 and Band 5 is the lowest band for Year 9. Also, Band 6 is the minimum standard for Year 9.

Is Year 9 NAPLAN Important?

Yes, the Year 9 NAPLAN score is an important assessment criterion for appearing in the Year 10 Minimum Standard Literacy and Numeracy Test. The Higher School Certificate (HSC) cannot be awarded until the Year 9 NAPLAN test has been passed.

How to Practice for NAPLAN Year 9?

Download the past test papers using the link provided above and take NAPLAN Year 9 practice tests in a timed environment. Make sure to practice each test for NAPLAN year 9 within its specified time limit as defined by ACARA.

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