The Ultimate NAPLAN Preparation Schedule for

Students in Western Australia

Introduction

If you are supporting your child through NAPLAN preparation in Western Australia, you may already be thinking about the best way to organise study time without creating pressure at home. Many parents want their child to feel calm, confident and ready, but they often feel unsure about how to structure preparation in the months leading up to the test. A clear schedule can make a significant difference. It gives your child direction, reduces stress and helps them build skills step by step.

NAPLAN preparation does not require years of advance study. It requires a few well planned months of steady and meaningful practice. When you follow a schedule that is realistic, balanced and consistent, your child builds the habits needed for strong performance in reading, writing, language conventions and numeracy. More importantly, they develop confidence, resilience and a sense of control over their learning.

This guide provides a complete NAPLAN preparation schedule designed specifically for Western Australian students in Year Three, Year Five, Year Seven and Year Nine. It combines research-based strategies, classroom insights and the experience of Champion Tutors in working with hundreds of families across Western Australia.

The schedule is flexible, readable and easy to follow. It gives structure without pressure and encourages your child to grow steadily each week. Let us begin by understanding why a schedule is so powerful.

Understanding Why a NAPLAN Preparation Schedule Matters

Children perform best in learning environments that feel predictable, supportive and calm. A NAPLAN preparation schedule helps create this environment. It provides your child with a sense of direction. It removes the uncertainty of not knowing where to begin. It gives you, as a parent, a clear roadmap so you are not guessing each week.

A schedule also builds consistency. When preparation is scattered, rushed or inconsistent, children often feel overwhelmed. A schedule that spreads preparation over several months allows your child to develop skills without pressure. It teaches them how to organise time, reflect on progress and celebrate growth. These habits support not only NAPLAN but long-term academic success.

This schedule has been designed to fit naturally around school commitments and family routines. It is structured enough to create progress and flexible enough to allow for rest, family time and after-school activities.

The Ultimate Twelve Week NAPLAN Preparation Schedule

The schedule below is designed for approximately three months of preparation. It contains weekly themes that focus on literacy, numeracy, writing and test familiarity. You can adjust the time or number of sessions based on your child’s year level and school workload.

The following simple formatting is used only in this section to support clarity, as per your instruction.

Week One to Week Two
Focus on reading fluency, vocabulary and understanding simple texts
Practise reading each day for ten to fifteen minutes
Introduce light writing exercises, such as short descriptive paragraphs
Complete one short numeracy task each week involving real-life maths

Week Three to Week Four
Introduce comprehension strategies such as identifying the main idea and understanding context clues
Practise writing a paragraph with a clear beginning and end
Strengthen mental maths through simple number patterns
Complete one short practice test section each week in reading or numeracy

Week Five to Week Six
Increase reading challenge by introducing longer and more complex texts
Practise persuasive writing with a simple opinion and three supporting reasons
Include everyday numeracy tasks such as comparing prices or reading timetables
Introduce timed practice in short ten-minute sessions

Week Seven to Week Eight
Introduce a full writing practice session once per week
Encourage deeper comprehension discussions after each reading activity
Focus on understanding grammar and punctuation through everyday sentences
Complete one short NAPLAN-style numeracy task each week

Week Nine to Week Ten
Introduce one full practice test under timed conditions
Discuss answers together calmly and focus on understanding mistakes
Strengthen reading stamina with longer passages
Practise writing with attention to clarity and editing

Week Eleven to Week Twelve
Reduce intensity to avoid fatigue
Review one or two key areas your child feels unsure about
Focus on confidence, calmness and positive routines
Complete one light practice session only if your child feels comfortable

This schedule helps your child grow steadily without feeling rushed. You can adjust as needed, depending on your child’s strengths and school commitments.

How to Use the Schedule for Year Three Students

Year Three students are often experiencing their first NAPLAN. Their preparation should be gentle, supportive and enjoyable. Reading sessions should include picture books, simple stories and short factual texts. Keep comprehension questions friendly and conversational.

Writing practice should be creative and fun. Ask your child to imagine a story or describe their favourite place. At this age, focus on sentence clarity and confidence rather than perfection.

Numeracy can be practised through games, table activities and real-world tasks. Cooking, counting items, sorting shapes and comparing sizes are highly effective for Year Three learners.

Year Three preparation should prioritise comfort, curiosity and confidence.

How to Use the Schedule for Year Five Students

Year Five students have more developed literacy and numeracy skills. Introduce more structured reading practice. Use chapter books, school reading materials or informational texts that interest them. Encourage your child to summarise key ideas in their own words.

Writing practice should include both narrative and persuasive styles. Teach your child how to plan quickly, write clearly and edit carefully. Help them recognise the purpose of paragraphs and transitions in writing.

Numeracy practice should now include multi-step problems, fractions, simple area and perimeter, reading graphs and interpreting word problems. Encourage your child to explain their reasoning.

Year Five students benefit greatly from timed practice and discussion-based review.

How to Use the Schedule for Year Seven Students

Year Seven students require deeper comprehension and more advanced numeracy skills. Introduce a variety of text types for reading. These might include news articles, informative reports, persuasive pieces or short stories.

Writing tasks should focus on clarity, depth and structured argument. Encourage your child to plan their writing, think about their purpose and include examples or explanations. Numeracy practice should be more analytical. Include tasks involving algebraic reasoning, measurement, data interpretation and problem solving.

Year Seven students benefit from one or two longer sessions per week, with time allowed for discussion and reflection.

How to Use the Schedule for Year Nine Students

Year Nine is the final NAPLAN stage. Students often feel pressure due to increased expectations. The key for Year Nine students is balanced preparation that strengthens thinking skills and builds calm confidence.

Reading practice should involve challenging texts that require inference, interpretation and evaluation. Encourage your child to explain the author’s purpose or identify language features.

Writing should focus on a clear argument, structured paragraphs and precise editing. Ask your child to reflect on how to strengthen their ideas or improve clarity.

Numeracy practice should involve complex multi-step problems. Encourage your child to show working steps and discuss strategies.

Year Nine students benefit from realistic mock tests, calm discussions and confidence-building strategies.

Common Challenges Parents Face and How to Handle Them

Parents often face several common challenges during NAPLAN preparation. One challenge is resistance from children who feel tired or worried. When this happens, stay calm and reduce the session length. It is better to have a short, positive session than a long, stressful one.

Another challenge is uncertainty about how much preparation is enough. Remember that a few months of consistent, light practice is all that is needed. Children do not require long hours of study. They require simple routines and steady support.

Some parents worry that their child is behind. NAPLAN does not measure perfection. It measures progress. Focus on areas where your child can grow each week.

If your child becomes anxious, reassure them that NAPLAN is only one part of their learning journey. Your encouragement and support help them feel secure.

How Champion Tutors Support Students in NAPLAN Preparation

Champion Tutors supports NAPLAN preparation through personalised lessons, targeted practice and confidence building. Our programs focus on reading comprehension, writing clarity, language conventions and numeracy reasoning.

We provide practice materials that match NAPLAN style, run mock sessions under realistic conditions and offer detailed feedback that helps you understand your child’s progress.

Our centres in Canning Vale, Harrisdale, Piara Waters, Hammond Park and Kwinana provide warm and supportive environments where children can grow at their own pace.

Our focus is on building skills that are valuable far beyond NAPLAN.

Final Thoughts

NAPLAN preparation in Western Australia becomes meaningful when it is approached with calmness, clarity and consistency. A structured schedule helps your child build confidence and strong foundations in literacy and numeracy. It also helps you feel more prepared as a parent.

When you guide your child with steady support and celebrate small improvements, you help them develop resilience and motivation. These skills matter far more than any single test result.

Champion Tutors stands beside you in this journey, supporting your child to feel confident, ready and empowered.

Resources Used

ACARA National Assessment Program
https://www.acara.edu.au

Western Australia Department of Education NAPLAN Guidelines
https://www.education.wa.edu.au/naplan

University of Western Australia Education Research
https://www.uwa.edu.au

The Conversation Australia Education Articles
https://theconversation.com/au

My School National Reporting Data
https://www.myschool.edu.au

Helpful Links for Parents

ACARA NAPLAN Practice Environment
https://www.nap.edu.au/naplan/practice-tests

ACARA NAPLAN Timetable
https://www.nap.edu.au/naplan/timetable

Western Australia Department of Education NAPLAN Parent Support
https://www.education.wa.edu.au/naplan

Champion Tutors NAPLAN Preparation
https://championtutors.com.au/naplan-tutoring