Ms Mitchell, who was born in Gunnedah and is a mother herself, said NAPLAN "is no longer fit-for-purpose for children".

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"We need a diagnostic test that is on demand, linked to the curriculum, that focuses on student growth and tests informative writing," Ms Mitchell said.

"As a mother myself, I think a diagnostic tool that measures my child's growth over time, helps me make informed decisions about their future and provides their school with the appropriate data to identify subjects in need of improvement is crucial."

The decision not to review the test by other education ministers at a recent education council was "disappointing" to Ms Mitchell, but the decision would not deter her "in ensuring there is an appropriate diagnostic test in place for students, teachers and parents right across NSW".

"We are always seeking to improve the numeracy and literacy outcomes of our students. But governments also have a responsibility to improve the tools we use to measure these outcomes," she said.

"NSW will work with other states including Victoria and Queensland to progress the review and bring recommendations back to the Council."

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The minister said she would also be meeting with stakeholders to ensure there was a collaborative approach in place to push for the reforms.

The National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is an annual assessment for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 around Australia, and first came into place in 2008.

NAPLAN tests the students' skills in reading, writing, language conventions (spelling, grammar and punctuation), and numeracy.

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