00:02Chaos at almost 10,000 schools Australia-wide.
00:05Obviously something has gone very wrong there.
00:08As the computerised system powering the annual assessment
00:11of literacy and numeracy for years 3, 5, 7 and 9
00:14froze on the first day of testing.
00:16I think definitely it can be stressful
00:18and it can get them to dislike it.
00:20Year 3 students were the only group uninterrupted.
00:22How did you find today's NAPLAN test?
00:25Fun and exciting.
00:27What did you think?
00:28Confusing.
00:30They sent an email today and we were fine with it.
00:32Like, these things happened.
00:34Yeah, it was alright but I forgot to put in my prompt.
00:37So I'm stressed.
00:39Testing resumed within two hours
00:41but it's an embarrassing day for the agency that runs the test.
00:44We completely understand that this has been a disruption in schools
00:48and apologise for that.
00:50Akara says it will ensure there's no cheating or unfair advantages
00:54and will investigate the reasons for the failure.
00:57We do have those measures in place to ensure the students are not disadvantaged
01:01as a result of this technical issue.
01:03NAPLAN remains controversial with many teachers
01:05who fiercely oppose their schools being ranked on the results.
01:09Their unions were quick to seize on today's blunder to argue the test should be scrapped.
01:14Well, it turns education into a competition it was never designed to be.
01:17Teachers are also concerned today's bungle added to student stress.
01:21For kids who don't like routine change, these moments are really hard.
01:25Akara says NAPLAN is valuable and here to stay.
01:29Parents really value the National Assessment Program.
01:31A test where the examiners were found wanting.
01:34A test where the examiners were found wanting.
01:34A test where the examine was made.
01:34A test where the examiners were found wanting.
01:35A test where the examiners were found being ranked as a result.
01:36You
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