Dates of the tests

The tests are scheduled for the mornings of Tuesday 12 May, Wednesday 13 May and Thursday 14 May 2009, as shown in the following tables.
All schools across Australia are expected to complete the tests on the same days.
Catch-up tests may be conducted during the testing week at anytime following the scheduled assessment time.
Tests must not be conducted prior to the published test date under any circumstances.
 

Test Sequence for Years 3 and 5

Session	Tuesday 12 May	Wednesday 13 May	Thursday 14 May	Friday 15 May
First	Language Conventions	Reading	Numeracy	Catch-up
Second	Writing

 

Test Sequence for Years 7 and 9

Session	Tuesday 12 May	Wednesday 13 May	Thursday 14 May	Friday 15 May
First	Language Conventions	Reading	Numeracy calculator allowed	Catch-up
Second	Writing		Numeracy non-calculator