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2 0 1 3 National Protocols for Test Administration NATIONAL ASSESSMENT PROGRAM LITERACY AND NUMERACY NATIONAL PROTOCOLS FOR TEST ADMINISTRATION 2013 Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION 3 2 CODE OF CONDUCT 3 3 COMMUNICATIONS 5 4 SECURITY AND INTEGRITY OF TEST MATERIALS 7 5 STUDENT PARTICIPATION COHORTS 10 6 ADJUSTMENTS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITY 14 7 PREPARING STUDENTS FOR THE TEST 22 8 ADMINISTERING THE TESTS 23 9 MARKING30 10 BREACHES OF TEST PROTOCOLS 31 11 DEFINITIONS32 12 TEST ADMINISTRATION AUTHORITY CONTACT DETAILS 34 Page 2 of 34 1 INTRODUCTION The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) has responsibility for the development and central management of the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN). The Test Administration Authority (TAA) in each state or territory is responsible for the administration of the tests in their jurisdiction. NAPLAN tests are held during May each year and in 2013 the tests will be held on 14, 15 and 16 May. All states and territories administer the tests in accordance with nationally agreed protocols. The National Protocols for Test Administration provide detailed information on all aspects of the administration of the tests. They specify security requirements and uniform processes and procedures to ensure students complete the tests under similar conditions. In cases where individual students require special arrangements to complete the tests these are provided at the school in consultation with the school and the relevant TAA. In order to maintain the integrity of the tests, the testing process and ultimately test results, these protocols must be followed carefully. Breaches o