science

Kids learn best when you add a problem-solving boost to ‘back-to-basics’ instruction

Our analyses revealed students who were taught using load reduction principles had higher levels of engagement in science and higher…

4 years ago

The majority of music students drop out before the end of high school – is the ATAR to blame?

More than half of year 10 music students in NSW dropped the subject by the time they reached year 12.…

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

Back to basics: students to focus on maths, English and science

The NSW school curriculum is set for its first major shakeup in over a generation, with a renewed focus on…

5 years ago

Sydney student among the world’s science brains

A Chatswood High School student has taken out two medals while representing Australia at the International Earth Science Olympiad in…

5 years ago

High school students innovate International Science and Engineering Fair

Rosny College student Mitchell Torok and Launceston College student Ivy Brain received the Embedded Systems Fourth Award for their project, aWear which…

5 years ago

Schools can help save the frogs by taking part in Australia’s biggest frog count

FrogID Week takes place November 9-18 as the next phase of the Australian Museum (AM)’s FrogID citizen science program, which is…

6 years ago

Study reveals patterns in STEM grades of girls versus boys

One finding: On average, girls’ grades were higher than boys’, and girls’ grades were less variable than boys’.

6 years ago

For the love of STEM – how to get girls interested in math and science.

Girls have the smarts for a successful STEM career, so why aren't young females pursuing education in these fields?

6 years ago

Looming crisis in shortage of maths and science teachers

Which schools are most affected and how do we deal with the problem of a lack of specialist STEM teachers?

6 years ago

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