PISA

PISA results point to need for more teacher support

"If you believe that it is a true profession that requires incredible expertise then, of course, you provide support and…

4 years ago

PISA doesn’t define education quality, and knee-jerk policy proposals won’t fix whatever is broken

There are two striking features of the reactions to the PISA results. First, it seems broadly accepted PISA defines educational…

4 years ago

Aussie students are a year behind students 10 years ago in science, maths and reading

Australian 15-year-old reading scores are way below those of their peers in ten countries – including Singapore, Estonia, Canada, Finland,…

4 years ago

Plummeting school standards are costing Australia billions. A report reveals the financial cost of educational inequality.

The widening gap between low and high performing students is costing the nation billions of dollars as Australia's global educational…

6 years ago

What’s ahead for education policy in 2018

The year ahead: Expect to hear more about year one phonics test; the Gonski 2.0 review, and the Independent Review…

6 years ago

Many Australian children still struggle with reading

The latest Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) shows that, on average, reading achievement has improved, but there is…

6 years ago

Improvements in literacy, but no room for complacency

Australian year four students have shown marked improvement in reading literacy outcomes, according to a new international comparative study.

6 years ago

NAPLAN has done little to improve student outcomes

In recent years, we have seen a global surge in standardised testing as nations attempt to improve student outcomes. But…

6 years ago

What PD do teachers need? Let’s ask them

The one year teaching diploma is all but finished, and the focus on 'teacher quality' doesn't let up, but at…

7 years ago

Will the year one phonics test really improve literacy?

This academic says Minister Birmingham is right to be concerned about the decline in literacy standards of Year 9 students,…

7 years ago

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