Underprivileged, ESL students disadvantaged by online NAPLAN: union

Thousands of schools across Australia have started a trial of online literacy and numeracy testing.

Students at Edensor Park Public year 5 class sit the online trial Source: AAP

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.