Strong curriculum, not assessment, lies at heart of learning

By Rob Randall
Updated July 5 2013 - 10:54am, first published June 17 2013 - 3:00am
A focus on test preparation will not improve NAPLAN results. Photo: Robert Pearce
A focus on test preparation will not improve NAPLAN results. Photo: Robert Pearce

Later this week, a Senate committee will hold the first hearing of an inquiry into the effectiveness of the annual NAPLAN tests. The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), which develops the NAPLAN tests, has made a submission, as have dozens of organisations, schools and individuals.

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