NAPLAN PRACTICE FOR YEARS 1–5 · MADE IN AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺
Your child's writing, marked like a tutor would — in seconds
Brightstar gives Australian kids feedback on their writing against all 10 official NAPLAN criteria, plus maths and English practice for Years 1–5. Built by a parent, free for every family.
- ✓ No signup
- ✓ No ads
- ✓ No cost, ever
- ✓ Made for Australian primary students
2,000+
Practice questions
55
Writing tasks marked by AI
40
Reading topics, or pick your own
$0
Cost to families, ever
See what your child gets back
Three steps, about a minute. No account, nothing to install.
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Pick a prompt
Choose a narrative or persuasive topic to practise. In the real test the text type is set for you and revealed on the day.
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Your child writes
In their own words, with an optional 40-minute timer for test practice.
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Feedback in seconds
A score on every criterion, what they did well, and what to work on next.
Example feedback
Writing Feedback
The Best Day Ever · Narrative
32/47
Proficiency level: Strong
⭐ Strong in
Spelling 5/6
Vocabulary 4/5
🎯 Focus next
Paragraphing 1/2
Cohesion 2/4
✓ Your idea about the lost quokka was creative and fun to read.
💡 Try adding one more detail about how your character felt.
A real example of the feedback format. Scored against the official ACARA NAPLAN criteria.
Everything your child needs in one place
Practice across maths and English, plus two AI tools you won't find in most paid apps.
AI Writing Feedback
Your child writes a story or persuasive piece, and Claude marks it against all 10 official NAPLAN criteria — a score for each, what they did well, and one clear thing to improve.
Try writing feedback → Read the complete NAPLAN writing guideAI Reading Comprehension
Let your child pick any topic — dinosaurs, space, quokkas, netball — and Claude writes a fresh passage at their reading level with five comprehension questions. Endless practice on subjects they actually care about.
Try reading practice →This week's practice set
Twenty-two questions across numeracy, grammar and spelling — about thirty minutes, with an explanation after every answer. A new set every week, and no question ever appears twice.
See this week's set →Maths, Years 1–5
1,100+ questions across number, fractions, time, money and problem-solving.
English & Spelling
Grammar, spelling and vocabulary — with an explanation on every wrong answer.
Timed Practice Tests
Shortened timed NAPLAN-style practice tests for Year 3 and Year 5, informed by publicly available NAPLAN materials.
A Healthy Habit
A small daily goal and mistake review — short regular sessions, not long stressful ones.
Prefer screen-free practice?
Generate unlimited printable maths & English worksheets — with answer keys — for Year 1 to Year 5.
Is AI safe for my child?
A fair question. Here's exactly how Brightstar works, and what it won't do.
No accounts, nothing stored about your child on our servers
No account, no name, no email needed to practise. Progress is stored on your own device, and the practice pages load no analytics. Two features send data when you ask for them — AI writing feedback, and the optional parent report, which sends scores and never the writing. Nothing is sold, and nothing is shared for anyone else's purposes. What we send, and when.
AI coaches, it doesn't do the work
Your child writes every word themselves. The AI marks their writing and suggests what to improve — like a teacher would. It never writes the piece for them.
Marked against the official criteria
Feedback follows ACARA's published NAPLAN marking rubric — the same 10 criteria and score ranges real markers use. It's a practice guide, not an official result.
Built by a parent, for children
Every prompt and passage is written for primary-age Australian kids. Content is age-appropriate, encouraging, and designed to build confidence rather than pressure.
An independent resource. NAPLAN is administered by ACARA. Brightstar is built by a parent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by ACARA. Brightstar provides original Maths, English and NAPLAN-style practice. Writing feedback is structured around publicly available NAPLAN writing criteria. These are practice tools only — never an official NAPLAN assessment or result.
Brightstar uses Claude, an AI assistant made by Anthropic and known for its focus on safety. How our AI works — and what it can't do → · Privacy policy →
Built by a parent, for real family life
"I built Brightstar to help my daughter practise confidently at home — in a way that felt clear, encouraging and manageable."
I'm a parent in Sydney, and I wanted a way for my daughter to strengthen her maths and English without every session turning into a struggle — something she could use independently, including support for families where English isn't the first language at home. Brightstar grew from that: structured practice, clear progress, and a sense of achievement, while making life a little easier for parents too.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brightstar free to use?+
Yes — completely free. There are no subscriptions, in-app purchases, or hidden costs. It was built by a parent to help Australian families.
What year levels does Brightstar cover?+
Year 1 to Year 5 — maths, English, reading, grammar, spelling and writing foundations. NAPLAN-specific practice is available for Year 3 and Year 5.
Does Brightstar help with NAPLAN preparation?+
Yes. Brightstar includes shortened timed NAPLAN-style practice tests for Year 3 and Year 5, informed by publicly available NAPLAN materials, plus AI writing and reading practice. It supports steady confidence-building rather than last-minute cramming.
Can my child use Brightstar independently?+
Yes. It's designed for independent use with clear instructions, simple navigation, encouraging feedback, and audio that reads questions aloud — also suitable for families where English isn't the first language at home.
What subjects does Brightstar cover?+
Maths (1,100+ questions), Reading (70+ comprehension passages), Grammar and English (900+ questions), Spelling, and Writing foundations for Year 1 to Year 5.
Ready when your child is
2,000+ questions, AI writing feedback and printable worksheets. Nothing to sign up for — just open it and start.
Why is it free? I built this for my own daughter, and running it costs me a few dollars a month. There are no ads and nothing to sell — it just stays free.
Start Free Practice →Get a free NAPLAN prep checklist
A term-by-term guide for Year 3 and Year 5 parents — read or print it free now. Pop your email in for a few practical tips as the test gets closer.
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