The National Academic Achievement Test is conducted annually for all sixth graders in elementary school and third graders in junior high school across the country.
In Aichi Prefecture, about 130,000 students from over 1,300 elementary and junior high schools are participating.
At a junior high school in Aichi Prefecture, about 80 third-year students faced the test with tense expressions.
This year, tests in “Japanese” and “Mathematics” are held for both elementary and junior high schools, while a “English” test is also held for junior high schools.
In English, the format has shifted from being primarily paper-based to fully implementing a digital system where questions and answers are done online using digital devices.
The results are scheduled to be announced from July onward.
National Academic Achievement Test
The National Academic Achievement Test is a standardized examination used in some countries to assess students’ academic performance and educational outcomes at key stages of their schooling. Its history often stems from government efforts to ensure uniform educational standards and accountability, with origins dating back to the mid-20th century. The test results are frequently used to evaluate school effectiveness, guide curriculum improvements, and inform policy decisions in education.
Aichi Prefecture
Aichi Prefecture is located in central Japan and has a rich history as the heartland of the samurai, being the home of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate. The prefecture features notable cultural sites such as Nagoya Castle and the Atsuta Shrine, one of Shinto’s most important shrines. Today, Aichi is a major industrial and economic hub, best known for the city of Nagoya and as the global headquarters of Toyota Motor Corporation.
