Underprivileged, ESL students disadvantaged by online NAPLAN: union

Students at Edensor Park Public year 5 class sit the online trial (SBS)

Students at Edensor Park Public year 5 class sit the online trial (SBS) Source: SBS

Thousands of schools across Australia have started a trial of online literacy and numeracy testing. It's hoped the new NAPLAN format will help teachers better tailor lessons and support for students. But the education union fears underprivileged schools, and kids who speak a second language, are at a disadvantage.



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