VALID Science for 8 and 10 registrations are open

Date posted 28 April 2025

VALID provides useful diagnostic data reported in Scout. It can be used to identify areas of strength and areas for improvement for individual students or cohorts, and support evaluation of teaching and learning programs.

There is no charge for government schools to register. It is also available to non-government schools at a cost of $10 per student.

All students who participate in a VALID Science assessment receive an electronic individualised student report outlining the level of understanding they demonstrated during the assessment.

The extended response tasks for VALID Science 10 are marked by teachers from your school. Free online professional learning is provided to the teachers at participating schools. VALID Science 8 is corporately marked.

Registrations close 5 July 2025.

For more information and to register go to Register your school.

New Pre and post assessments

Date posted 1 November 2024

Additional pairs of Pre and post assessments are now available. There are 24 new pairs across Stages 2–5 to support monitoring of student learning.

Access the assessments via Pre and post assessments.

Effective assessment practices guide available

Date posted 21 June 2024

The guide provides practical advice for teachers and school leaders K–10.

It aims to:

• establish a consistent understanding of evidence-based assessment advice
• provide guidance on assessment design and implementation
• support the use of evidence-based assessment strategies
• guide effective data collection and analysis in assessment.

The guide can be used:

• as a reference at point of need
• to support collaborative planning and guided conversations about assessment
• for deeper reflection on the purpose, design, and use of assessment as an individual or school.

For further information, visit Effective assessment practice.