By now you will have received results from the 2015 NAPLAN tests that were sat earlier in the year. Although these tests are surrounded by some controversy, there is no denying that the opportunity to compare your child's progress with their national cohort only comes along four times in their lives. You have the information, but what does it all mean for us as parents?
Recently, I cornered one of our English specialists and one of our Maths specialist and asked them, "What is one thing someone taught you that made a difference?" I thought I would share their responses. I hope it makes a difference for you like it did for them!
Changing schools and particularly making the move to High School is always a big decision for you and your child. You will be faced with a barrage of information from school Open Days to take in about the next step in your child's education.
So, you have a child sitting the NAPLAN test this year and are interested in them performing to their full potential. There are some things you can do now at home to make a difference!
If you want to commit multiplication facts to memory, it is worth taking time to look at some ways to make information easier to remember.
