The Validation of Assessment for Learning and Individual Development (VALID) Science program provides online end-of-stage assessments for the science key learning area. These assessments can be used as a diagnostic tool to assist in improving student outcomes in science and as a tool for program evaluation. The test is linked to the science syllabuses, and assesses what students know and can do in science. It also provides useful information about student attitudes towards science.

Two assessments packages are offered:

VALID Science 8

This test is mandatory for NSW government schools and optional for non-government schools. Tests are marked externally.

See sample test

username: testing, password: science

VALID Science 10

This test is optional for schools with Year 10 students. Schools with students in Year 10 can participate by registering their full cohort. Teachers of the registered schools will participate in five hours of professional learning and then mark the extended response tasks for their school.

See sample test

username: testing, password: science