NAPLAN returns to pen and paper after digital backlash
NAPLAN, Australia's national assessment test for 5-year-olds, is set to return to pen and paper for the first time since 2028. However, there's a growing backlash against digital technology in classrooms, leading some to call for ministers to also move to digital pen and paper writing tests for years 7 and 9.
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Published 02 Nov 2026, 22:14 UTC · Updated 02 Nov 2026, 22:21 UTC
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