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Try a free practice test in the real NAPLAN format. Get a skill breakdown that shows you precisely what to work on, not just a score.

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Written by a NAPLAN teacher
Year 7 · Reading
00:18 remaining
9
out of 12
Exceeding standard
Strong result. Two skill areas to refine before test day.
Skill breakdown
Literal retrieval
4/4
Inference
3/4
Author's purpose
1/2
Language features
1/2
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Original questions in the style of NAPLAN · not reproduced from ACARA materials
Timed practice like the real test
Skill breakdown not just a score
Written by a NAPLAN teacher
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Free practice tests for every NAPLAN year.

Each test contains 12 questions per domain in the same format as the official NAPLAN platform. Start without signing in.

How it works
Three steps. No signup needed.
01
Choose your year level and domain
Pick Year 3, 5, 7 or 9, then choose Reading, Numeracy or Conventions of Language. The test starts immediately with no login required.
02
Answer 12 questions in the real format
The interface matches the official NAP platform. The timer counts down. You flag questions, navigate freely, and get instant feedback on every answer.
03
Get your skill breakdown report
Not just a score. You get a breakdown by skill type, a proficiency band estimate, and specific insights about what to focus on before the test. Save it by entering your email.
What the report shows you

A score tells you how they went. The skill breakdown tells you what to do next.

Most practice tests give you a number. SubjectMate breaks each result down by the specific skills NAPLAN tests, so you know whether it is inference questions, number patterns, or apostrophe rules your child needs to work on.

The report also estimates a NAPLAN proficiency band and gives you three plain-language insights about what the result means at your child's year level.

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Literal retrieval
Finding information stated directly in the text
4/4 · Strong
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Inference
Working out what the text implies but does not state directly
3/4 · Developing
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Author's purpose
Understanding why the text was written and how it is structured
1/2 · Needs work
✍️
Language features
Identifying devices like exaggeration, metaphor and tone
1/2 · Developing
About NAPLAN

What is NAPLAN and why does format familiarity matter?

NAPLAN stands for National Assessment Program, which covers Literacy and Numeracy. Every student in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 across Australia sits the test each March. Results are reported against four proficiency levels: Developing, Strong, Exceeding and Outstanding.

The official guidance is that students do not need to study for NAPLAN. What it does not say is that format familiarity genuinely reduces anxiety on test day. Knowing what the interface looks like, how the timer works, and what kinds of questions appear means your child can focus on the content rather than figuring out the platform.

That is all these practice tests do. They do not teach to the test. They remove the surprise.

Questions on this page are original questions written in the style of NAPLAN and reviewed by an experienced NAPLAN teacher. They are not reproduced from official ACARA materials.
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Reading
Passages across fiction, information reports, letters and poetry. Tests literal retrieval, inference, purpose and language features.
~50 minutes
✏️
Conventions of language
Spelling, grammar and punctuation. Finding errors, completing sentences correctly, and identifying punctuation mistakes.
~45 minutes
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Numeracy
Number, algebra, measurement, geometry, statistics and probability. A calculator is available for part of the Year 7 and 9 tests.
~50 minutes
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Writing
One extended task, either narrative or persuasive. Marked against criteria including ideas, structure, vocabulary and conventions.
~40 minutes
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