What subjects does Brightstar cover?

Brightstar covers Maths (1,100+ questions), Reading (110+ comprehension passages), Grammar and English (900+ questions), Spelling, and Writing Foundations.

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Free NAPLAN Practice · AI Writing & Reading · Powered by Claude

Brightstar ⭐

Help Your Child Feel Confident and Prepared for NAPLAN

2,000+ questions · AI writing feedback · AI reading comprehension — all powered by Claude AI. The only free NAPLAN platform with AI-powered learning.

Other platforms charge $30–200/year. Brightstar is free. No signup needed.

Start Free Practice → NAPLAN Year 3 NAPLAN Year 5

✍️ AI Writing Yr 3 ✍️ AI Writing Yr 5 🤖📖 AI Reading Yr 3 🤖📖 AI Reading Yr 5

100% free Years 1–5 Powered by Claude AI Built by an Aussie parent

Brightstar app home screen showing Maths by Topic, English by Topic, NAPLAN Practice Test and more activities

2,000+

Practice Questions

AI Writing Prompts

AI Reading Topics

Cost to Families

Why families choose Brightstar

The same quality as expensive alternatives — at no cost

	Brightstar	Private Tutoring	Kumon	Paid Platforms
Cost	Free forever	$50–80/hr	$150–300/month	$30–200/yr
AI Writing Feedback	✅ Claude AI	Manual	❌	Some (paid)
AI Reading Passages	✅ Claude AI	❌	❌	❌
Difficulty Levels	3 Levels	✅	✅	Some
NAPLAN Aligned	✅ ACARA	Varies	❌	✅
Signup Required	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Available Now	One click	Book & wait	Enrol & wait	Sign up

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What children can practise

Brightstar brings together the core building blocks children need for steady progress in school and stronger readiness for NAPLAN (Year 3 and Year 5).

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Maths

Build number confidence with 1,100+ questions across key primary skills, from basic operations to problem solving.

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Reading

Strengthen comprehension with 115+ reading passages designed to build understanding, vocabulary and confidence.

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Grammar

Practise sentence skills, word choice and grammar patterns with 900+ targeted questions.

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Spelling

Improve spelling accuracy through focused correction activities and repeated exposure to common patterns and mistakes.

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Writing foundations

Support early writing development through sentence building, conjunctions and other core skills that help children express ideas more clearly.

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AI Writing + Reading

Claude scores writing against 10 NAPLAN criteria and generates fresh reading passages on topics your child loves. Infinite practice.

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Levels that grow with your child

Three difficulty levels make it easier for children to start where they are and build up steadily.

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Rewards and progress

Children earn stars as they practise, and progress is saved automatically so they can pick up where they left off.

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AI-Powered Learning, Powered by Claude

Two features no other free platform offers. Claude AI writes personalised reading passages and scores your child's writing against 10 real NAPLAN criteria.

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1. Choose a prompt

Pick from 25+ prompts per level (55 across Year 3 & 5) — narrative or persuasive

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2. Write your piece

Optional 40-minute timer, word count, just like real NAPLAN

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3. Get Claude's feedback

Scores on all 10 NAPLAN criteria, specific praise, and improvement tips

Sample feedback from Claude · Year 5 narrative

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NAPLAN Proficiency Level: Strong

Vocabulary 4/5

✓ Great use of "trembling" and "fierce" to build mood

💡 Try replacing "said" with more specific verbs like "whispered"

Paragraphing 1/2

✓ You started a new paragraph when the setting changed

💡 Start a new paragraph each time a different character speaks

+ 8 more criteria scored...

3 free reviews per day • Revise and resubmit anytime

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AI Reading Comprehension

Your child picks a topic they love. Claude writes a fresh passage and creates 5 comprehension questions — new every time.

🦘 Australian Animals

🏏 Cricket & AFL

🪃 Aboriginal Culture

🚀 Space Exploration

🐨 Koalas & Kangaroos

🔥 Bushfire Safety

🏛️ Anzac Day

+ 13 more topics

🤖📖 Try Year 3 Reading 🤖📖 Try Year 5 Reading

✍️ Try Year 3 Writing ✍️ Try Year 5 Writing

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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."

— A parent in Australia

Brightstar started with one simple goal: to create the kind of learning support many families wish they had at home. Something practical, calm and easy for children to use.

As a parent, I wanted a way for my daughter to strengthen Maths and English skills without every practice session turning into a struggle. I also wanted something she could use more independently — including support for families where English may not be the first language at home. Brightstar was built from that experience. It is designed to give children structured practice, clear progress and a sense of achievement, while making life a little easier for parents too.

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Give your child a calm, structured way to build confidence in Maths and English at home.

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Free to use Made for Australian families Designed for steady, independent learning

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Pick any topic. Claude writes a fresh passage with 5 questions. New every time.

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Free NAPLAN Writing Practice with AI Feedback

Get your child's writing scored against the 10 real NAPLAN criteria

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Frequently asked questions

Is Brightstar free to use?

Yes, Brightstar is 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?

Brightstar covers Year 1 to Year 5, fully aligned to the Australian Curriculum v9.0. Content includes Maths, English, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, and Writing Foundations across all year levels. NAPLAN-specific practice is available for Year 3 and Year 5.

Does Brightstar help with NAPLAN preparation?

Yes. Brightstar includes timed NAPLAN practice tests for Year 3 and Year 5 based on official ACARA published papers, additional practice sets covering all four domains, and AI-powered writing and reading practice. It supports steady confidence-building rather than last-minute cramming.

Can my child use Brightstar independently?

Yes. Brightstar is designed for independent use with clear instructions, simple navigation, encouraging feedback, and audio support that reads questions aloud. It is also suitable for families where English is not the first language at home.

What subjects and topics are covered?

Brightstar covers Maths (14 curriculum-aligned topics with infinite generated questions), Reading (110+ comprehension passages), Grammar (10 English topics including verb tense, punctuation, pronouns, and more), Spelling, and Writing Foundations. Each subject has three difficulty levels.

How is progress tracked?

Children earn stars as they complete activities, and all progress is saved automatically in the browser. Best scores are tracked per topic so children can see which areas they have mastered and which need more practice.

Is Brightstar aligned to the Australian Curriculum?

Yes. All content is built around Australian Curriculum v9.0 expectations for Year 1 to Year 5. This includes Number, Algebra, Measurement, Space, Statistics, and Probability for Maths, and Language, Literacy, and Literature for English.