Stage snapshots
Online assessments of approximately 40 questions, for Stages 2 to 5 English/literacy and Mathematics/numeracy, and Stage 3 Science and technology. These support teachers to analyse strengths and areas of focus.
Assessment access
NSW public school staff can access the Stage snapshots (staff only) and supporting documents.
Purpose of the assessment
Stage snapshots are designed to assess a broad range of outcomes within a learning stage. They identify a student’s or class’s current understanding or skill level and complement other school-based assessment practices. This helps identify strengths and possible areas for focus. They are summative and based on specific syllabus outcomes, so data can measure the level of student achievement and can be used before or after a period of instruction.
They are designed to:
- provide an overview of student learning across a stage
- identify student misconceptions
- support planning and programming
- provide immediate results and feedback to students and teachers
- complement other assessments.
Support
For additional support, email online.assessments@det.nsw.edu.au
Last modified date
26/08/2026
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Executive director
Jason Miezis
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Teaching Learning&Student Wellbeing