Schools told they can begin testing after nationwide problem with pupils logging on to platform Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Schools across Australia have been told they can resume Naplan testing more than an hour after being told to “pause” the digital assessment, causing disruption among the 1.4 million students undertaking it. The issue, which came on the first day of the nationwide literacy and numeracy tests for years 3, 5, 7 and 9,prevented some pupils from logging into the online platform, with one education expert dubbing it a “really unfortunate mess”. Continue reading...
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WED · 2026-03-11 · 01:38 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0311-23344
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Naplan resumes after tech issues paused testing on first day for 1.4 million students
Naplan testing in Australia resumed after a nationwide technical issue disrupted the start of assessments for 1.4 million students on the first day. The problem, which prevented some students from logging into the online platform, caused schools to pause the literacy and numeracy tests for students in years 3, 5, 7, and 9.
Caitlin Cassidy Education reporterThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-03-11 · 01:38 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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Naplan testing in Australia resumed after a nationwide technical issue disrupted the start of assessments for 1.4 million students on the first day. The problem, which prevented some students from logging into the online platform, caused schools to pause the literacy and numeracy tests for students in years 3, 5, 7, and 9. The disruption occurred at the beginning of the nationwide testing period. Schools were later informed that testing could resume after the issue was addressed. The technical difficulties were described as an "unfortunate mess" by an education expert.
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An education expert dubbed the situation a 'really unfortunate mess'.
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Naplan testing was paused on the first day due to tech issues.
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