curriculum
AISPNG uses the Australian Curriculum and aligns to the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) trhough the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) and Education Queensland International (EQI)
From 2013 we have had access to the new Australian curriculum. Areas of learning that now use the Australian curriculum are English, Math, Science and History. Additional information for parents and/or caregivers can be found on the Australian Curriculum website.
Here: some additional information for parents (PDF), and downloadable (PDF) information per year (Australian Curriculum website).
NAPLAN
Every year AIS-PNG implements the NAPLAN tests. Students throughout all Australian schools undertake these assessments every year in the second full week in May. The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is an annual assessment for students in Years 3, 5, and 7. It has been an everyday part of the school calendar since 2009. For more information visit: www.naplan.edu.au
The NAPLAN tests the sorts of skills that are essential for every child to progress through school and life, such as reading, writing, spelling and numeracy. NAPLAN is made up of tests in the four areas of:
• Reading
• Writing
• Language Conventions (spelling, grammar and punctuation)
• Numeracy.
NAPLAN tests skills in literacy and numeracy are developed over time through the school curriculum. These tests also help give our teachers an indication of how their students are performing in comparison to the average Australian student and points out areas a student may need to improve on.
From 2013 we have had access to the new Australian curriculum. Areas of learning that now use the Australian curriculum are English, Math, Science and History. Additional information for parents and/or caregivers can be found on the Australian Curriculum website.
Here: some additional information for parents (PDF), and downloadable (PDF) information per year (Australian Curriculum website).
NAPLAN
Every year AIS-PNG implements the NAPLAN tests. Students throughout all Australian schools undertake these assessments every year in the second full week in May. The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is an annual assessment for students in Years 3, 5, and 7. It has been an everyday part of the school calendar since 2009. For more information visit: www.naplan.edu.au
The NAPLAN tests the sorts of skills that are essential for every child to progress through school and life, such as reading, writing, spelling and numeracy. NAPLAN is made up of tests in the four areas of:
• Reading
• Writing
• Language Conventions (spelling, grammar and punctuation)
• Numeracy.
NAPLAN tests skills in literacy and numeracy are developed over time through the school curriculum. These tests also help give our teachers an indication of how their students are performing in comparison to the average Australian student and points out areas a student may need to improve on.
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INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS AND ASSESSMENT FOR SCHOOL (ICAS)
These tests are conducted throughout the year. About 250,000 students throughout Asia, Australia and the international community sit for these tests. The International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) are independent skills-based assessments with a competition element. ICAS is unique, being the most comprehensive generally available suite of academic assessments and school tests for primary school students. The assessments comprise eight Computer Skills tests, eleven English tests, eleven Maths tests, ten Science tests, five Spelling tests and ten Writing tests. For More information visit the ICAS website
QUALITY ASSURANCE REVIEWS
Education Queensland International has annually conducted the Quality Assurance reviews of AISPNG. Ongoing Quality Assurance ensures delivery of agreed standards. Its purpose is to improve the quality of education services provided by AISPNG and makes recommendations for the improvement of the school.
Click the link to download the Executive Summary of the most recent School Improvement Unit Report.
These tests are conducted throughout the year. About 250,000 students throughout Asia, Australia and the international community sit for these tests. The International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) are independent skills-based assessments with a competition element. ICAS is unique, being the most comprehensive generally available suite of academic assessments and school tests for primary school students. The assessments comprise eight Computer Skills tests, eleven English tests, eleven Maths tests, ten Science tests, five Spelling tests and ten Writing tests. For More information visit the ICAS website
QUALITY ASSURANCE REVIEWS
Education Queensland International has annually conducted the Quality Assurance reviews of AISPNG. Ongoing Quality Assurance ensures delivery of agreed standards. Its purpose is to improve the quality of education services provided by AISPNG and makes recommendations for the improvement of the school.
Click the link to download the Executive Summary of the most recent School Improvement Unit Report.