Archive dates
| Timing | Assessment | Year Group | Cohort or Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
|
9 – 19 March (Vic.) & 15 – 26 March (NSW & Qld.) |
International Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) (Field Trial) |
Years 5 & 9 |
Involves approx. 1,550 Year 5 students in 39 schools and 1,600 Year 9 students in 36 schools in NSW, Vic., and Qld. |
|
9 – 19 March (Vic.) & 15 – 26 March (NSW & Qld.) |
International Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) (Field Trial) |
Year 5 |
Involves approx. 1,550 Year 5 students in 39 schools. This is the same student group as for the TIMSS trial. |
|
11 – 13 May |
National Assessment Program — Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) |
Years 3, 5, 7 & 9 |
Full cohort of students. |
|
2 – 10 August 2010* |
National Assessment Program — Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) (2011 Trial) |
Years 3, 5, 7 & 9 |
* Sample size to be determined. |
|
11 – 22 October in Vic., Qld, Tas., NT & 18 – 29 October in NSW, SA, WA, ACT |
National Assessment Program — Civics and Citizenship |
Years 6 & 10 |
Involves a sample of approx. 6,500 Year 6 students from 345 primary schools and a further 6,500 Year 10 students from 325 secondary schools, all sectors nationally. |
|
8 – 26 November |
International Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) (main study) |
Years 4 & 8 |
Involves approx. 6,500 Year 4 students in 290 primary schools and 8,000 Year 8 students in 290 secondary schools, across all states, all sectors. |
|
8 – 26 November |
International Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) (main study) |
Year 4 |
Involves approx. 6,500 Year 4 students in 290 primary schools, across all states, all sectors. This is the same student group as for the TIMSS main study. |