Digital backlash sees NAPLAN writing test return to pen and paper for year 5 students from 2028
Education ministers have agreed to scrap online testing for all primary school students in response to declining results.
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- Laptops down: Year 5 NAPLAN tests return to pen and paper amid backlash against devices.
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Laptops down: Year 5 NAPLAN tests return to pen and paper amid backlash against devices
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Laptops down: Year 5 NAPLAN tests return to pen and paper amid backlash against devices
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Laptops down: Year 5 NAPLAN tests return to pen and paper amid backlash against devices
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Digital backlash sees NAPLAN writing test return to pen and paper for year 5 students from 2028
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ABC (AU): Education ministers are blaming too much screen time for the declining performance of Australian students on international tests.
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The Age (AU): Education ministers have agreed to scrap online testing for all primary school students in response to declining results.
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Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News (AU): Education ministers have agreed to scrap online testing for all primary school students in response to declining results.
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Brisbane Times (AU): Education ministers have agreed to scrap online testing for all primary school students in response to declining results.
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