Senate debates

Tuesday, 14 May 2013

Questions without Notice

Literacy and Numeracy

2:49 pm

Photo of Penny WrightPenny Wright (SA, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

Mr President, I ask a supplementary question. There is evidence that NAPLAN results are being misused as entry scores for certain schools; the publication of results on the My School site has compounded the stigma around some schools' reputations; and children are showing physical symptoms of stress, and companies are even selling fish oil to concerned parents. Are these unintended consequences of the program; and, if so, is the government concerned?

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