NAPLAN Language Conventions

NAPLAN Language Conventions test (also known as NAPLAN conventions of language test) is one of the four domains tested in the NAPLAN Test.

The NAPLAN language conventions test is designed to check spelling, grammar, and punctuation. The content of this section is aligned with the Australian Curriculum English.

1. The test has 2 sections:
   -Spelling: 25 questions
   -Grammar and punctuation: 27 questions
2. Each section is scored separately, so students get two separate results. It’s important that students attempt both sections.
3. Students may need more time to answer the grammar and punctuation questions as there is more to read in this section than in the spelling section.
4. Teachers are best placed to prepare their students about the need to leave enough time to attempt the grammar and punctuation section.
5. Test administrators should remind students to ensure both sections are attempted, and that once they’ve progressed past the lock screen they won’t be able to go back and check or change their answers in the spelling section. 

The NAPLAN Language conventions test include a branching message. At the end of the spelling section, a message will advise students they’ve reached the end of a locked section. Students should be aware of this locked section so they can manage their time.

NAPLAN Language Conventions Test is scheduled after the Reading test in the NAPLAN exam. The format and duration of the Language Conventions test are as below:

Student Year	Time Allotted	Mode of NAPLAN Language Conventions Test
Year 3	45 mins	Online
Year 5	45 mins	Online
Year 7	45 mins	Online
Year 9	45 mins	Online

How Is the NAPLAN Language Conventions Test Marked?

NAPLAN is a tailored test. The responses of the students are electronically recorded and then scanned once they respond to multiple-choice questions. A professional and impartial panel of trained examiners will mark the convention of language assessment and all other submissions.

Assessors who have undergone extensive NAPLAN exam marking training evaluate students’ responses. Each state and territory’s test administration bodies are in charge of marking the test that falls within their purview. In Australia, every marker is subjected to the same training, quality control methods, and grading standards.

NAPLAN Year 3 Language Conventions Sample Questions

The question below is from the Year 3 NAPLAN Language Conventions conducted in 2016

NAPLAN Year 5 Language Conventions Sample Questions

The question below is from the Year 5 NAPLAN Language Conventions conducted in 2016.

NAPLAN Year 7 Language Conventions Sample Questions

The question below is from the Year 7 NAPLAN Language Conventions conducted in 2016.

NAPLAN Year 9 Language Conventions Sample Questions

The question below is from the Year 9 NAPLAN Language Conventions conducted in 2016.

How To Practice for NAPLAN Language Conventions Test

NAPLAN past papers are the best resource to prepare for the NAPLAN exam.

It is advised to take the tests in a timed environment within the specified duration to replicate the real exam environment.

NAPLAN Bands

Each NAPLAN scale is divided into 10 bands used to report student progress through Years 3, 5, 7, and 9. A national minimum standard is being provided and assigned to students on the assessment scale for each year level based on their performance. The chart of the assessment is given below:

Understanding the NAPLAN Result Bands

Year 3:

Band 1	Students are below the national minimum standard.
Band 2	Students are at national minimum standards.
Band 3 and above	Students are above national minimum standards.

Year 5:

Band 3	Students are below the national minimum standard.
Band 4	Students are at national minimum standards.
Band 5 and above	Students are above national minimum standards.

Year 7:

Band 4	Students are below the national minimum standard.
Band 5	Students are at national minimum standards.
Band 6 and above	Students are above national minimum standards.

Year 9:

Band 5	Students are below the national minimum standard.
Band 6	Students are at national minimum standards.
Band 7 and above	Students are above national minimum standards.