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.