Our free NAPLAN practice test Year 5 lets your child try real Year 5 NAPLAN questions online, with instant feedback and an explanation for every answer. It’s a low-stress way to get familiar with the question styles before NAPLAN in March. Start with numeracy below, and use our writing resources to practise the writing test.
Year 5 numeracy practice test
Our Year 5 numeracy practice test contains all 40 questions from a released Year 5 NAPLAN numeracy paper, rebuilt for on-screen practice. Questions cover number and place value, fractions, measurement, time, shape, location, chance and data. For topics and sample questions, see our Year 5 numeracy guide.
- Instant feedback and a worked explanation after every question
- Unlimited retakes
- No time limit, or set a 50-minute timer to match the real test
- Free, with a free account to save progress
Finished it? Try Year 5 numeracy Practice Test 2 and Practice Test 3, each with another 40 questions and worked explanations.
Year 5 reading practice
Our Year 5 reading practice test is in development. In the meantime, the official Year 5 reading papers from 2008 to 2016 are free to download. See NAPLAN past papers Year 5 for links and tips. Reading every day, and talking about what you’ve read, is still the best preparation. Try the sample passage and questions in our Year 5 reading guide.
Year 5 language conventions practice
Our free Year 5 language conventions practice test has all 51 questions from a released Year 5 NAPLAN paper: 25 spelling questions where your child types the correct spelling, and 26 grammar and punctuation questions. Every question has an explanation. See how the real test works in our Year 5 language conventions guide.
Finished it? Try Year 5 language conventions Practice Test 2 and Practice Test 3, each with another 51 spelling, grammar and punctuation questions and an explanation for every answer.
Year 5 writing practice
Year 5 writes for 40 minutes, typed online, in either narrative or persuasive form. Our NAPLAN writing Year 5 guide includes 24 original prompts, a practice routine and the marking criteria. Practise both types with our persuasive and narrative writing guides.
Year 5 NAPLAN at a glance
| Test | Time | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Writing | 40 min | Typed online |
| Reading | 50 min | Online, tailored |
| Conventions of language | 45 min | Online, tailored |
| Numeracy | 50 min | Online, tailored, no calculator |
In 2027, NAPLAN runs from 10 to 22 March, with writing on Wednesday 10 March. See NAPLAN test dates 2027.
Year 5 practice FAQs
Is the Year 5 practice test free?
Yes. It’s completely free. You’ll just need a free account so your child’s attempts are saved.
How long does the Year 5 numeracy practice test take?
Most Year 5 students take 40 to 60 minutes for all 40 questions. The real test is 50 minutes.
Can my child use a calculator?
No. Year 5 NAPLAN numeracy doesn’t allow a calculator, so practise without one.