Executive summary Mathematical competencies at the completion of secondary school influence later educational and occupational opportunities, including entry into mathematics-intensive …
Introduction Numbers are an integral part of our daily lives, both inside and outside of school. We encounter numbers on …
Introduction Understanding fractions has a significant impact on both individuals and society. Fractions are an integral part of everyday life, …
Universal screening is an essential component of a Multi-Tiered Support System (MTSS) for maths and serves as an early indicator to help identify children with, or at risk of developing difficulties in mathematics.
Student data from national and international testing shows a large minority of students are not achieving at the desired level and current practices used in schools are insufficient for helping them to catch up.
Executive summary Better early identification of students struggling with mathematics is a critical step in addressing underachievement Evidence shows virtually …
Executive summary Every Australian classroom and school rely on the support of instructional materials in delivering lessons, assigning tasks to …
1. Executive Summary The Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Standards) do not adequately outline what teachers should know and be …
Table of Contents Executive Summary Introduction Background and policy context A pathway for advancing the science of learning Focus area …
Table of Contents Executive Summary Introduction Politics, philosophy and education Progressive education versus modern evidence What is the science of …
As we get closer to the productivity roundtable that the government hopes will solve all problems, various players are tipping their hand as to what they want the focus to be.
Jim Chalmers’ economic reform roundtable must confront Australia’s entitlement mindset – which governments have fostered.
The government’s upcoming Productivity Roundtable risks being yet another fest of short-term electoral thinking.
With the current Treasurer jumping on the tax reform bandwagon, assuring the public that reform of the taxation system is …
Our Jewish neighbours, colleagues and friends are facing harassment, threats and exclusion in ways this country hasn’t seen in decades.
The CIS has been warning about the risks of debt and deficits for some time.
Productivity must trump politics in Labor’s second term
Both sides of politics have allowed industry concerns and state government parochialism to dominate defence needs when it comes to procurement.
The Federal Court’s judgment in favour of journalist Antoinette Lattouf represents not just humiliation for the ABC. It is also …
The state’s debt levels remain high, with net debt currently around $110 billion and projected to grow to $137 billion by June 2028. Without stronger spending restraint, it will only grow.