Literacy and numeracy
Books from 2020
Infographic: Student word choice during a pandemic, Dominique Russell
Supporting quality education through citizen-led assessment, Ursula Schwantner and Maurice Walker
Uncovering learning inequities in Southeast Asia, Jeaniene Spink and Jacqueline Cheng
Australia among top ten countries in maths and science: TIMSS, Sue Thomson
Explainer: What is TIMSS?, Sue Thomson
TIMSS results highlight student knowledge and skill gaps, Sue Thomson
Critical connections between numeracy and mathematics, Dave Tout
Critical connections between numeracy and mathematics: Supplementary materials, Dave Tout
Critical connections between numeracy and vulnerability in adult life, Dave Tout
PIAAC Numeracy Task Complexity Schema: Factors that impact on item difficulty, Dave Tout, Iddo Gal, Mieke van Groenestijn, Myrna Manly, and Mary Jane Schmitt
Teaching numeracy, David Tout
Evaluating a remedial learning program in Zambia, Sanjay Tripathi
Submissions from 2019
Scottish national assessments inform next steps for learning
Bullying, school safety and student achievement, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Literacy and numeracy for the 21st century, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
PISA 2018: Australian students’ performance, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Question-a-day keeps learning underway, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Gender disparity in STEM: Evidence from India, Abha Bhagat and R Vijayaraghavan
Building the evidence base for educational quality in the Pacific, Elizabeth Cassity
Reading for teachers, Anannya Chakraborty
Fostering early literacy in PNG, Dan Cloney
Children’s mental health – an asset for learning, Dan Cloney and Meredith O'Connor
Teaching early literacy through play, Dan Cloney and Kellie Picker
Infographic: PISA 2018 – Australian results by state and territory, Jo Earp
Infographic: PISA 2018 – Australian trends and comparison, Jo Earp
Exploring Year 12 maths performance and university achievement, Daniel Edwards and Julie McMillan
Report cards’ report card: showing potential, but with room for improvement, Hilary Hollingsworth and Jonathan Heard
Focus on basics leaves schoolkids short in essential deep thinking, Geoff N. Masters AO
Not just for the kids: Adult skills in the 21st century, Juliette Mendelovits and Dave Tout
Measuring young children’s long-term development, Adeola Monty and Rachel Parker
Pacific Islands Literacy & Numeracy Assessment 2018 Regional Report, Pacific Community Educational Quality and Assessment Programme
Infographic: Out-of-field Maths teaching, Dominique Russell
Infographic: Student attitudes towards STEM, Dominique Russell
Infographic: Top borrowed picture books, Dominique Russell
Teacher Staffroom Episode 10: Sharing education resources, Dominique Russell
Teacher Staffroom Episode 6: Leaders in literacy, Dominique Russell
Teacher Staffroom Episode 8: Engaging students in mathematics, Dominique Russell
How Australia’s education system stacks up, Sue Thomson
PISA 2018: Reporting Australia’s Results [videorecording], Sue Thomson
PISA 2018 Australia School Questionnaire data [SAS] [Data set], Sue Thomson, Lisa De Bortoli, Catherine Underwood, and Marina Schmid
PISA 2018 Australia School Questionnaire data [SPSS] [Data set], Sue Thomson, Lisa De Bortoli, Catherine Underwood, and Marina Schmid
PISA 2018 Australia Student and Achievement data [SAS] [Data set], Sue Thomson, Lisa De Bortoli, Catherine Underwood, and Marina Schmid
PISA 2018 Australia Student and Achievement data [SPSS] [Data set], Sue Thomson, Lisa De Bortoli, Catherine Underwood, and Marina Schmid
PISA 2018 in Brief I. Student performance, Sue Thomson, Lisa De Bortoli, Catherine Underwood, and Marina Schmid
PISA 2018: Reporting Australia’s Results. Volume I Student Performance, Sue Thomson, Lisa De Bortoli, Catherine Underwood, and Marina Schmid
PISA 2018: Reporting Australia’s Results. Volume I Student Performance: Data tables [Excel] [Data set], Sue Thomson, Lisa De Bortoli, Catherine Underwood, and Marina Schmid
PISA explained, Sue Thomson and Kylie Hillman
Finding the next top model, Ross Turner
The Research Files Episode 53: Building a school reading culture, Rebecca Vukovic
The Research Files Episode 54: Questions during shared book reading in the early years, Rebecca Vukovic
Investing in teacher development: Building an evidence base in Lao PDR, Debbie Wong and Hilary Hollingsworth
Submissions from 2018
International Developments (no.8) 2018
Class 3 proficiency in Afghanistan 2015-16 : Outcomes of a learning assessment of mathematical and reading literacy, Danielle Anzai, Pam Munro-Smith, Sally Robertson, Maurice Walker, and Alexander Daraganov
Infographic: Reading achievement and student absenteeism, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Infographic: Reading achievement, hunger and tiredness, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Scottish National Assessments: National report for academic year 2017 to 2018, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
What is the Gonski model for schools?, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Improving literacy and numeracy in the Pacific, Elizabeth Cassity
Measuring childhood learning in South East Asia, Jacqueline Cheng
Improving access to pre-primary education for all in Indonesia, Dan Cloney, Budiarti Rahayu, and Fitria Anggriani
Thinking Maths: Learning Impact Fund Evaluation Report: Addendum to the Evaluation Report, Katherine Dix, Hilary Hollingsworth, and Toby Carslake
Thinking Maths: Learning Impact Fund Evaluation Report: Evaluation Report and Executive Summary, Katherine Dix, Hilary Hollingsworth, and Toby Carslake
The Research Files Episode 38: Girls in STEM, Jo Earp and Linda Hobbs
The end of the semester report?, Hilary Hollingsworth and Jonathan Heard
The role of learning progressions in global scales, Jen Jackson, Ray J. Adams, Ursula Schwantner, and Charlotte Waters
Realistic expectations, Geoff N. Masters AO
The key to improving learning in Australian schools, Geoff N. Masters AO
Recognising the positive impact of early education, Rachel Parker
Infographic: High frequency words used by young students in Australia, Dominique Russell
Podcast Special: Australia’s Chief Scientist on STEM partnerships, Dominique Russell and Alan Finkel
Global Education Episode 15: Mathematics education in Indonesia, Dominique Russell and Alvin Sulungbudi
SEA-PLM survey preparations begin in SE Asia, Jeaniene Spink
Hidden PIRLS – what else do the data reveal?, Sue Thomson
Snapshots issue 11: Enjoyment of reading, Sue Thomson
STEM: What’s holding females back?, Sue Thomson
Students who like to read – what does the research say?, Sue Thomson
PIRLS 2016 Australian Year 4 data readme [text], Sue Thomson, Kylie Hillman, Marina Schmid, Sima Rodrigues, and Jessica Fullarton
PIRLS 2016 Australian Year 4 data [SAS], Sue Thomson, Kylie Hillman, Marina Schmid, Sima Rodrigues, and Jessica Fullarton
PIRLS 2016 Australian Year 4 data [SPSS], Sue Thomson, Kylie Hillman, Marina Schmid, Sima Rodrigues, and Jessica Fullarton
PIRLS 2016 Reporting Australia's results data tables [Excel file], Sue Thomson, Kylie Hillman, Marina Schmid, Sima Rodrigues, and Jessica Fullarton
Reversing Australia’s downward spiral in STEM, Michael J. Timms
The N in LLN - Why it’s a crucial skill, Dave Tout
Assessing adult numeracy, David Tout
Miss Chen’s blog: Literacy in the early years, Rebecca Vukovic
Submissions from 2017
Progress towards a global measurement scale, Ray J. Adams
A changing classroom climate?, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Children’s reading literacy achievement: PIRLS 2016, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Hands on: Leading school improvement, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Improving university admissions in PNG, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Mapping progress: Improving learning in rural India, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Maths anxiety – and what to do about it, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Online assessment to support student learning, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
The next step on the learning pathway, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
What can we learn from NAPLAN?, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Indigenous students’ beliefs about science, Lisa De Bortoli
Single-sex schooling and achievement outcomes, Katherine Dix
Financial Literacy, Jo Earp
Infographic: Teen reading habits, Jo Earp
Most borrowed picture books, Jo Earp
The Research Files Episode 28: Storytelling and early literacy practices, Jo Earp