The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is an annual assessment conducted in Australia for students in years 3, 5, 7, and 9. It evaluates students' skills in reading, writing, language conventions (spelling, grammar, and punctuation), and numeracy. The results help schools, parents, and policymakers understand student performance and identify areas for improvement. NAPLAN is designed to provide a snapshot of student achievement and is part of the broader National Assessment Program. The assessments are standardized, ensuring that all students are tested under similar conditions, which allows for fair comparisons across different schools and regions.