WA NAPLAN scores prove high expectations pay big rewards

Julie HareEducation editor

Oct 31, 2022 – 12.01am

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Year 9 students in Western Australia outperform the other states in both numeracy and reading on NAPLAN and are the third best in writing, thanks to a requirement that they demonstrate basic skills before they enter an academic stream for their senior years.

While the most recent National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy report shows some shocking results for year 9 students, including an all-time low for reading in 2022, West Australian students continue to outperform other states.

Julie Hare is the Education editor. She has more than 20 years’ experience as a writer, journalist and editor. Connect with Julie on Twitter. Email Julie at julie.hare@afr.com