Official ACARA Test Window Schedule

NAPLAN 2026 Countdown & 4-Week Study Planner

A gentle, research-backed 10-minute-per-day revision timetable designed to replace stressful cramming with daily confidence.

Official Test Window:
Wednesday 11 March – Monday 23 March 2026
Australian Nationwide (Term 1)
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4-Week Step-by-Step Schedule (Year 3)

Only 10 minutes a day

Week 1: Core Foundation & Stress-Free Habit Building

10 mins / day (Mon–Fri)

Mon • Numeracy Blitz

Times table patterns & addition word problems

Tue • Reading Detective

Read 1 short Australian story & answer 3 inference questions

Wed • Language Mechanic

Apostrophe rules & homophone trap hunt (their/there/they're)

Thu • Numeracy Detective

2-step word problem translation (circle numbers, underline clues)

Fri • Writing Sprint

5-minute story opening: Describe a setting using 3 sensory details

Weekend • Family Pact Reward 🍦

Celebrate completing Week 1! No testing worksheets today.

Week 2: Diagnostic Accuracy & Trap Awareness

10 mins / day (Mon–Fri)

Mon • Word Problem Traps

Money change calculations & calendar questions

Tue • Reading Stamina

Informative text: Read an animal adaptation passage & identify main idea

Wed • Spelling & Grammar

Spot the 5 hidden spelling mistakes in a mock student essay

Thu • Spatial & Geometry

3D shape nets & symmetry reflection drills

Fri • Persuasive Arguments

Brainstorm 3 reasons for a prompt: "Should recess be longer?"

Weekend • Mascot Petting & Rest

Feed Sparkie on StudySpark & take a complete mental break!

Week 3: Timed Familiarity & Stamina

12 mins / day (Mon–Fri)

Mon • Mini-Mock Test

Take a 10-question adaptive quest on StudySpark (timed)

Tue • Review Missed Questions

Discuss why incorrect options were chosen; learn the distractor trick

Wed • Language Polish

Sentence structure variety: Join simple clauses with semicolons or conjunctions

Thu • Writing Structure

Write a full 3-paragraph persuasive rebuttal draft

Fri • Typing & Digital Check

Handwriting clarity check on lined paper

Weekend • Outdoor Play & Confidence

No screen revision; bike ride or park day with family!

Week 4: Calm Confidence & Test Day Readiness

8 mins / day (Mon–Wed)

Mon • Light Warmup

5-question Daily Spark on StudySpark to keep the flame alive

Tue • Equipment & Mindset Prep

Check school laptop charger / HB pencils; discuss breathing exercises

Wed • Test Day Celebration 🎉

A hearty breakfast, words of encouragement, and a giant hug!

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