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 …
Introduction An understanding of mathematics gained during primary and secondary school is essential for success in university and career (Byun …
Executive summary The mathematical competencies of students have a long-term influence on their employability and wages in adulthood, and on …
Actual solutions would involve negotiating with state and local government to change the policy settings and overcome NIMBY opposition.
Hope is easily dismissed as illusory when the grounds for holding fast to it appear to be crumbling. For example, …
The housing policy promises from the major parties both offer assistance for housing supply, but they also boost demand in ways that are not well-targeted.
For a policy that is being promoted as good for US businesses, it sure seems like the markets don’t believe it will work quite the way Trump seems to think.
If you’re wondering why this election campaign does not have a clear frontrunner, the lack of convincing economic policies may be the reason.
The Labor government appears to have chosen a cut confined to the lowest rate so that it could stick to its “tax cut for everyone” slogan.
Efforts to put strict conditions on additional school funding to the states to improve outcomes have already been undercut by creating an alibi for failure.
Working from home is sneakily becoming one of the biggest emerging fault-lines in our society. Scarcely a week goes by …
A curious trend has taken hold: the re-segregation of student housing, common areas, and even graduation ceremonies—this time along lines of race, religion, and sex. Universities insist this is progress. In truth, it is a step backward, a retreat from the ideals they once championed.
In Australia, bracket creep has become a silent but significant burden on taxpayers, eroding real take-home pay and fuelling the growth of government revenue without explicit consent.