In 2025, the QCAA is trialling online numeracy and literacy assessments with Year 10 and 11 students from a small number of schools that expressed interest to participate in the trial. The feedback from this trial will help to inform the future of online assessment in Queensland. Participating schools will provide valuable feedback on platform requirements and assessment design.
Trial overview
Schools involved will administer the numeracy, literacy or both assessments (as approved) and receive feedback on student performance. Results will not count toward the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE).
Assessment format
| Numeracy | Literacy — Reading | Literacy — Writing |
|---|---|---|
| 60 minutes | 60 minutes | 60 minutes |
| 50 questions | 50 questions | 1 writing prompt |
| Multiple choice | Multiple choice |
Extended response
(Approx. 500 words) |
Assessments align with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) for numeracy, reading and writing.
Key Dates
- 28 July – 8 August: Practice assessments
- 18 – 22 August: Trial assessments
- Early Term 4: Reports released to schools.
Marking opportunity
We’re seeking current or registered non-practising Queensland teachers to mark student responses for the online writing assessment trial.
Applications open: 8–15 August
How to apply: Submit your application through the Assessor Jobs app in the QCAA Portal.
Need help? Refer to the guide: Apply for a vacancy (PDF, 1.6 MB).
Available Roles
There are three marking roles available:
- Marker
- Lead Marker
- Chief Marker
You can indicate your interest in a lead or chief role when applying.
Marking Details
When: Starting Monday 22 September, during the first week of the September school holidays
Where: QCAA Office – 400 George Street, Brisbane (all marking will be in person)
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm daily, for approximately 3–5 days
All marking is expected to be completed by Friday 26 September
Training
All training will be held in person at the QCAA office, 400 George Street, Brisbane.
- Markers: Training will take place on the first day of marking – 22 September
- Chief and Lead Markers: Additional training and preparation days are scheduled for:
- Saturday 6 September
- Wednesday 17 September
- Thursday 18 September
Practising teachers applying for a lead or chief role should seek school approval in advance. TRS is available.
Role Requirements
Markers will assess online extended responses from Year 10 and 11 students.
We are looking for applicants with:
- experience teaching literacy
- marking experience in NAPLAN or QCAA external assessments within the past two years.
Practising teachers should seek principal approval prior to applying.
You must bring your own laptop that meets the following minimum requirements:
| PC laptop | Mac laptop | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3, i5 or i7 | |
| RAM | 4 GB minimum | |
| Operating system | Windows 10 or later | OS 10.6 or later |
| Screen resolution |
1024 x 768 pixels or higher
Screen size: 15 inches or greater | |
| Internet browsers |
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Notification
All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by Friday 12 September.
Details about pay and conditions are available in the Role description (PDF, 146.6 KB). For more information about the marking operation, email externalassessment@qcaa.qld.edu.au.
More information
For more information about the trial, contact the Online Assessment Unit at online.assessment@qcaa.qld.edu.au.
- Last updated:
- 8 August 2025
