NAPLAN Year 7 Syllabus
Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the Year 7 NAPLAN “syllabus” — in practice, the
skills and knowledge the test will cover, drawn from the Australian Curriculum and ACARA’s
NAPLAN framework:
� 1. Reading (Literacy)
Purpose: Assesses comprehension of various text types.
✅ Skills Tested:
 Identifying main ideas, supporting details
 Understanding vocabulary in context
 Interpreting literal and inferential meaning
 Recognizing text structures (narrative, persuasive, informative)
 Analysing language features (tone, purpose, audience)
 Drawing conclusions and making comparisons
✅ Text Types Included:
 Fiction (narratives, stories)
 Non-fiction (reports, news articles)
 Poetry and song lyrics
 Charts, tables, infographics
� 2. Writing
Purpose: Tests ability to plan, structure, and write a coherent text.
✅ Writing Genres:
 Persuasive writing (Year 7 is typically given persuasive tasks)
 Narrative writing (sometimes rotated across years)
✅ Marked on 10 Criteria:
1. Audience
2. Text structure
3. Ideas
4. Character & setting (for narrative) / Persuasive devices (for persuasive)
5. Vocabulary
6. Cohesion
7. Paragraphing
8. Sentence structure
9. Spelling
10. Punctuation
✍� 3. Language Conventions
Purpose: Assesses spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills.
✅ Grammar and Punctuation:
 Sentence structure (simple, compound, complex)
 Subject-verb agreement
 Correct use of commas, full stops, apostrophes, capital letters
 Clauses and conjunctions
 Pronouns and noun-verb agreement
✅ Spelling:
 Words of increasing complexity
 Prefixes, suffixes, root words
 Homophones, compound words, contractions
 Plural forms and irregular spellings
� 4. Numeracy
Purpose: Tests mathematical skills and problem-solving.
✅ Domains Covered:
1. Number & Algebra
o Fractions, decimals, percentages
o Factors and multiples
o Order of operations (BODMAS)
o Algebraic expressions
o Patterns and equations
2. Measurement & Geometry
o Area, perimeter, volume
o Units of measurement (length, mass, time)
o Angles, lines, shapes
o Symmetry, coordinates, scale
3. Statistics & Probability
o Mean, median, mode
o Interpreting graphs and tables
o Probability (likelihood, events, chance)
o Data representation
Calculator Use: Some numeracy questions are calculator allowed, while others are non-calculator.
Note: NAPLAN is not a “pass/fail” exam but a national snapshot of these foundational literacy and
numeracy skills – designed to help teachers tailor instruction and track growth over time.
Benefits of Hiring an Expert NAPLAN Tutor
Hiring an experienced NAPLAN tutor offers several key benefits: they understand the specific
test format and skills required, enabling targeted and effective preparation; they can identify and
address individual student weaknesses with tailored strategies; experienced tutors provide
valuable tips and practice resources that boost confidence and reduce test anxiety; and their
guidance helps improve time management and problem-solving skills, ultimately increasing a
student’s chances of achieving higher scores and mastering core literacy and numeracy concepts.
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Ms.Nidhi Mehta is an experienced NAPLAN Tutor based in Delhi India and she offers online
coaching for NAPLAN Test in Australia. She understands the NAPLAN curriculum and
prepared the students at their own pace, building upon reasoning and analytical skills, making
them proficient in solving complex problems, thereby achieving good scores in NAPLAN Text.
She has the knowledge and experience to help your child prepare for the NAPLAN test with
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NAPLAN Test Year 7 Syllabus Australia .pdf

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    NAPLAN Year 7Syllabus Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the Year 7 NAPLAN “syllabus” — in practice, the skills and knowledge the test will cover, drawn from the Australian Curriculum and ACARA’s NAPLAN framework: � 1. Reading (Literacy) Purpose: Assesses comprehension of various text types. ✅ Skills Tested:  Identifying main ideas, supporting details  Understanding vocabulary in context  Interpreting literal and inferential meaning  Recognizing text structures (narrative, persuasive, informative)  Analysing language features (tone, purpose, audience)  Drawing conclusions and making comparisons ✅ Text Types Included:  Fiction (narratives, stories)  Non-fiction (reports, news articles)
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     Poetry andsong lyrics  Charts, tables, infographics � 2. Writing Purpose: Tests ability to plan, structure, and write a coherent text. ✅ Writing Genres:  Persuasive writing (Year 7 is typically given persuasive tasks)  Narrative writing (sometimes rotated across years) ✅ Marked on 10 Criteria: 1. Audience 2. Text structure 3. Ideas 4. Character & setting (for narrative) / Persuasive devices (for persuasive) 5. Vocabulary 6. Cohesion 7. Paragraphing 8. Sentence structure 9. Spelling 10. Punctuation ✍� 3. Language Conventions Purpose: Assesses spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills. ✅ Grammar and Punctuation:  Sentence structure (simple, compound, complex)  Subject-verb agreement  Correct use of commas, full stops, apostrophes, capital letters  Clauses and conjunctions  Pronouns and noun-verb agreement ✅ Spelling:  Words of increasing complexity  Prefixes, suffixes, root words  Homophones, compound words, contractions
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     Plural formsand irregular spellings � 4. Numeracy Purpose: Tests mathematical skills and problem-solving. ✅ Domains Covered: 1. Number & Algebra o Fractions, decimals, percentages o Factors and multiples o Order of operations (BODMAS) o Algebraic expressions o Patterns and equations 2. Measurement & Geometry o Area, perimeter, volume o Units of measurement (length, mass, time) o Angles, lines, shapes o Symmetry, coordinates, scale 3. Statistics & Probability o Mean, median, mode o Interpreting graphs and tables o Probability (likelihood, events, chance) o Data representation Calculator Use: Some numeracy questions are calculator allowed, while others are non-calculator. Note: NAPLAN is not a “pass/fail” exam but a national snapshot of these foundational literacy and numeracy skills – designed to help teachers tailor instruction and track growth over time. Benefits of Hiring an Expert NAPLAN Tutor Hiring an experienced NAPLAN tutor offers several key benefits: they understand the specific test format and skills required, enabling targeted and effective preparation; they can identify and address individual student weaknesses with tailored strategies; experienced tutors provide valuable tips and practice resources that boost confidence and reduce test anxiety; and their guidance helps improve time management and problem-solving skills, ultimately increasing a student’s chances of achieving higher scores and mastering core literacy and numeracy concepts. Ms.Nidhi Mehta –Expert NAPLAN Tutor offers Online Classes in Australia Ms.Nidhi Mehta is an experienced NAPLAN Tutor based in Delhi India and she offers online coaching for NAPLAN Test in Australia. She understands the NAPLAN curriculum and prepared the students at their own pace, building upon reasoning and analytical skills, making
  • 4.
    them proficient insolving complex problems, thereby achieving good scores in NAPLAN Text. She has the knowledge and experience to help your child prepare for the NAPLAN test with confidence. You can call or whatsapp her at +91 9811521621. Limited time slots. One to One Coaching. Flexible Timings.