Literacy and numeracy

Literacy and numeracy

 
ACER conducts literacy and numeracy research to inform reviews, assessments and studies, as well as addressing issues including mathematics anxiety and engagement.

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Books from 2020

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Infographic: Student word choice during a pandemic, Dominique Russell

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Supporting quality education through citizen-led assessment, Ursula Schwantner and Maurice Walker

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Uncovering learning inequities in Southeast Asia, Jeaniene Spink and Jacqueline Cheng

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Australia among top ten countries in maths and science: TIMSS, Sue Thomson

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Explainer: What is TIMSS?, Sue Thomson

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TIMSS results highlight student knowledge and skill gaps, Sue Thomson

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Critical connections between numeracy and mathematics, Dave Tout

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Critical connections between numeracy and mathematics: Supplementary materials, Dave Tout

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Critical connections between numeracy and vulnerability in adult life, Dave Tout

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PIAAC Numeracy Task Complexity Schema: Factors that impact on item difficulty, Dave Tout, Iddo Gal, Mieke van Groenestijn, Myrna Manly, and Mary Jane Schmitt

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Teaching numeracy, David Tout

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Evaluating a remedial learning program in Zambia, Sanjay Tripathi

Submissions from 2019

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Scottish national assessments inform next steps for learning

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Bullying, school safety and student achievement, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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Literacy and numeracy for the 21st century, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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PISA 2018: Australian students’ performance, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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Question-a-day keeps learning underway, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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Gender disparity in STEM: Evidence from India, Abha Bhagat and R Vijayaraghavan

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Building the evidence base for educational quality in the Pacific, Elizabeth Cassity

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Reading for teachers, Anannya Chakraborty

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Fostering early literacy in PNG, Dan Cloney

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Children’s mental health – an asset for learning, Dan Cloney and Meredith O'Connor

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Teaching early literacy through play, Dan Cloney and Kellie Picker

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Infographic: PISA 2018 – Australian results by state and territory, Jo Earp

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Infographic: PISA 2018 – Australian trends and comparison, Jo Earp

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Exploring Year 12 maths performance and university achievement, Daniel Edwards and Julie McMillan

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Report cards’ report card: showing potential, but with room for improvement, Hilary Hollingsworth and Jonathan Heard

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Focus on basics leaves schoolkids short in essential deep thinking, Geoff N. Masters AO

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Not just for the kids: Adult skills in the 21st century, Juliette Mendelovits and Dave Tout

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Measuring young children’s long-term development, Adeola Monty and Rachel Parker

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Pacific Islands Literacy & Numeracy Assessment 2018 Regional Report, Pacific Community Educational Quality and Assessment Programme

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Infographic: Out-of-field Maths teaching, Dominique Russell

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Infographic: Student attitudes towards STEM, Dominique Russell

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Infographic: Top borrowed picture books, Dominique Russell

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Teacher Staffroom Episode 10: Sharing education resources, Dominique Russell

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Teacher Staffroom Episode 6: Leaders in literacy, Dominique Russell

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Teacher Staffroom Episode 8: Engaging students in mathematics, Dominique Russell

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How Australia’s education system stacks up, Sue Thomson

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PISA 2018: Reporting Australia’s Results [videorecording], Sue Thomson

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PISA 2018 Australia School Questionnaire data [SAS] [Data set], Sue Thomson, Lisa De Bortoli, Catherine Underwood, and Marina Schmid

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PISA 2018 Australia School Questionnaire data [SPSS] [Data set], Sue Thomson, Lisa De Bortoli, Catherine Underwood, and Marina Schmid

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PISA 2018 Australia Student and Achievement data [SAS] [Data set], Sue Thomson, Lisa De Bortoli, Catherine Underwood, and Marina Schmid

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PISA 2018 Australia Student and Achievement data [SPSS] [Data set], Sue Thomson, Lisa De Bortoli, Catherine Underwood, and Marina Schmid

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PISA 2018 in Brief I. Student performance, Sue Thomson, Lisa De Bortoli, Catherine Underwood, and Marina Schmid

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PISA 2018: Reporting Australia’s Results. Volume I Student Performance, Sue Thomson, Lisa De Bortoli, Catherine Underwood, and Marina Schmid

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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

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PISA explained, Sue Thomson and Kylie Hillman

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Finding the next top model, Ross Turner

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The Research Files Episode 53: Building a school reading culture, Rebecca Vukovic

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The Research Files Episode 54: Questions during shared book reading in the early years, Rebecca Vukovic

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Investing in teacher development: Building an evidence base in Lao PDR, Debbie Wong and Hilary Hollingsworth

Submissions from 2018

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International Developments (no.8) 2018

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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

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Infographic: Reading achievement and student absenteeism, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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Infographic: Reading achievement, hunger and tiredness, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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Scottish National Assessments: National report for academic year 2017 to 2018, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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What is the Gonski model for schools?, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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Improving literacy and numeracy in the Pacific, Elizabeth Cassity

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Measuring childhood learning in South East Asia, Jacqueline Cheng

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Improving access to pre-primary education for all in Indonesia, Dan Cloney, Budiarti Rahayu, and Fitria Anggriani

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Thinking Maths: Learning Impact Fund Evaluation Report: Addendum to the Evaluation Report, Katherine Dix, Hilary Hollingsworth, and Toby Carslake

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Thinking Maths: Learning Impact Fund Evaluation Report: Evaluation Report and Executive Summary, Katherine Dix, Hilary Hollingsworth, and Toby Carslake

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The Research Files Episode 38: Girls in STEM, Jo Earp and Linda Hobbs

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The end of the semester report?, Hilary Hollingsworth and Jonathan Heard

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The role of learning progressions in global scales, Jen Jackson, Ray J. Adams, Ursula Schwantner, and Charlotte Waters

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Realistic expectations, Geoff N. Masters AO

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The key to improving learning in Australian schools, Geoff N. Masters AO

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Recognising the positive impact of early education, Rachel Parker

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Infographic: High frequency words used by young students in Australia, Dominique Russell

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Podcast Special: Australia’s Chief Scientist on STEM partnerships, Dominique Russell and Alan Finkel

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Global Education Episode 15: Mathematics education in Indonesia, Dominique Russell and Alvin Sulungbudi

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SEA-PLM survey preparations begin in SE Asia, Jeaniene Spink

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Hidden PIRLS – what else do the data reveal?, Sue Thomson

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Snapshots issue 11: Enjoyment of reading, Sue Thomson

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STEM: What’s holding females back?, Sue Thomson

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Students who like to read – what does the research say?, Sue Thomson

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PIRLS 2016 Australian Year 4 data readme [text], Sue Thomson, Kylie Hillman, Marina Schmid, Sima Rodrigues, and Jessica Fullarton

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PIRLS 2016 Australian Year 4 data [SAS], Sue Thomson, Kylie Hillman, Marina Schmid, Sima Rodrigues, and Jessica Fullarton

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PIRLS 2016 Australian Year 4 data [SPSS], Sue Thomson, Kylie Hillman, Marina Schmid, Sima Rodrigues, and Jessica Fullarton

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PIRLS 2016 Reporting Australia's results data tables [Excel file], Sue Thomson, Kylie Hillman, Marina Schmid, Sima Rodrigues, and Jessica Fullarton

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Reversing Australia’s downward spiral in STEM, Michael J. Timms

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The N in LLN - Why it’s a crucial skill, Dave Tout

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Assessing adult numeracy, David Tout

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Miss Chen’s blog: Literacy in the early years, Rebecca Vukovic

Submissions from 2017

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Progress towards a global measurement scale, Ray J. Adams

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A changing classroom climate?, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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Children’s reading literacy achievement: PIRLS 2016, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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Hands on: Leading school improvement, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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Improving university admissions in PNG, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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Mapping progress: Improving learning in rural India, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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Maths anxiety – and what to do about it, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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Online assessment to support student learning, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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The next step on the learning pathway, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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What can we learn from NAPLAN?, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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Indigenous students’ beliefs about science, Lisa De Bortoli

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Single-sex schooling and achievement outcomes, Katherine Dix

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Financial Literacy, Jo Earp

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Infographic: Teen reading habits, Jo Earp

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Most borrowed picture books, Jo Earp

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The Research Files Episode 28: Storytelling and early literacy practices, Jo Earp