NAPLAN results are coming home. Here’s what parents should keep in mind

JohnnyGreig/Getty Images Families of students in years 3, 5, 7 and 9 are currently receiving their child’s 2026 NAPLAN results. The reports provide information about how students performed in reading, writing, spelling, grammar and punctuation, and numeracy tests held in March this year. For some families, the results will confirm what they already know about their child’s learning. For others, they may contain surprises or raise concerns. So, how should parents interpret the report? And when…