Free NAPLAN-Style Practice Games
NAPLAN (the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy) checks the reading, writing, language conventions and numeracy skills that children build at school. The best preparation is steady practice of those everyday skills, not cramming. These free games give your child short, fun practice in exactly those areas.
Quick facts
- Who sits it
- Students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 across Australia
- When
- Each year in March (check the official timetable for exact dates)
- Official information
- NAP (nap.edu.au)
- Four areas are tested: Reading, Writing, Conventions of Language (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and Numeracy.
- Most tests are online and adaptive, so questions get harder or easier depending on how your child is going. Year 3 Writing is done on paper.
- Results are reported in four proficiency levels: Exceeding, Strong, Developing and Needs additional support.
⏱️ New: timed tests. Most games below have a Timed test button: 15 questions in 10 minutes with answers revealed at the end, just like the real thing. Use it once your child is confident in practice mode.
Numeracy
Number facts, place value, money, time, measurement, shapes and patterns.
Practise any times table from 2× to 12×.
Ones, tens, hundreds and thousands.
Count coins and notes, and work out change.
Read an analogue clock, from o’clock to any minute.
Choose the best unit and convert between units.
Find the missing number in a sequence.
Name 2D and 3D shapes and count their parts.
Name fractions and find equivalent fractions.
Read pictographs, bar graphs and tally charts.
Answer as many questions as you can in 60 seconds.
Conventions of Language: spelling
Spelling common and tricky words, homophones and word parts.
Conventions of Language: grammar and punctuation
Capital letters, full stops, commas, apostrophes and word types.
Reading
Reading short texts closely and answering questions about them.
Tips for parents
- Practise little and often: 10–15 minutes a day of the games above builds the skills NAPLAN looks for.
- Do some practice on a computer or tablet, since most NAPLAN tests are online.
- For writing, ask your child to write a short story or opinion piece once a week, then talk about one thing to improve.
- Keep it low-stress. NAPLAN is a snapshot to help schools and families, not a pass-or-fail test.
Guides for parents
Frequently asked questions
Which years sit NAPLAN?
Students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 sit NAPLAN each year.
Is NAPLAN online?
Yes, most NAPLAN tests are online and adaptive. Year 3 Writing is still done on paper.
How should my child prepare for NAPLAN?
Regular, short practice of everyday literacy and numeracy skills works best. Reading every day, writing short pieces and practising number facts all help, and familiarity with doing questions on a screen helps too.
Are these official NAPLAN questions?
No. All questions are original practice written by Success Tutoring to cover the same skills. They are not official NAPLAN material.
Original practice by Success Tutoring. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or approved by ACARA. Test names are used only to describe what the practice covers. Formats can change, so always check the official website for the latest details.
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