Literacy and Numeracy
Submissions from 2019
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
Single-sex schooling and girls’ achievement in Australia, Katherine Dix
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
The Research Files Episode 29: Student self-regulation skills, Jo Earp
The Research Files Episode 34: Factors influencing maths participation, Jo Earp and Michael Jennings
Teaching Methods: Inquiry based learning with Professor Simone Reinhold, Jo Earp and Simone Reinhold
The Research Files Episode 37: Dr Sue Thomson discusses PIRLS 2016, Jo Earp and Sue Thomson
Evidence-based education needs standardised assessment, Jen Jackson and Ross Turner
Measure for measure, Geoff Masters
How well are we learning from NAPLAN?, Geoff N. Masters AO
Promoting long-term learning progress, Geoff N. Masters AO
Shifting the focus of NAPLAN, Geoff N. Masters AO
Counting the costs and benefits in transition to a digital world, Juliette Mendelovits and Ling Tan
In Africa, many are in school but not learning, Ursula Schwantner
Aussie students equal fifth in financial literacy, Sue Thomson
Reading literacy results good news for Australia, but not all Australians, Sue Thomson
PISA 2015: Financial literacy in Australia, Sue Thomson and Lisa De Bortoli
Highlights from PIRLS 2016: Australia's perspective, Sue Thomson, Kylie Hillman, Marina Schmid, Sima Rodrigues, and Jessica Fullarton
PIRLS 2016: Reporting Australia's results, Sue Thomson, Kylie Hillman, Marina Schmid, Sima Rodrigues, and Jessica Fullarton
LLN Acronyms ACSF FSK and more, Dave Tout
Why addressing literacy and numeracy in VET is a priority, Dave Tout
Review of the PIAAC Numeracy Assessment Framework: Final Report, Dave Tout, Diana Coben, Vince Geiger, Lynda Ginsburg, Kees Hoogland, Terry Maguire, Sue Thomson, and Ross Turner
Principals as Literacy Leaders: A strategy for improving reading engagement and achievement in Australian schools, Tony Townsend
Infographic: Books in the home and student achievement, Rebecca Vukovic
School Improvement Episode 9: Using literacy data to inform strategic planning, Rebecca Vukovic
The Research Files Episode 25: Why young people are easily fooled by fake news, Rebecca Vukovic
Where do students get their money from?, Rebecca Vukovic
Developing evaluative thinking and evidence-based practice: A synthetic case study, Tim Wyatt
Enhancing instructional leadership: Lessons from the NSW Literacy and Numeracy Action Plan, Tim Wyatt
Submissions from 2016
A collaborative approach to national assessment in Saudi Arabia
Everybody counts: Maths teaching for children with Down syndrome, ACER
Monitoring Trends in Educational Growth: Assessment Framework for Afghanistan, ACER Centre for Global Education Monitoring (ACER-GEM)
PISA For Development Technical Strand A: Enhancement of PISA Cognitive Instruments, Ray J. Adams and John Cresswell
Back to the drawing board: A different approach to STEM education, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Closing the gender gap in maths, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Examining Australia’s achievement in TIMSS 2015, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
How to foster early numeracy skill development, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Improving literacy and numeracy in the Pacific, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
In Africa many are in school but not learning: new report on learning assessments, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Maths literacy a concern for all – not just maths teachers, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Mixing it up: Transdisciplinary research offers new perspectives on education, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Monitoring Trends in Educational Growth in Afghanistan : class 6 school factors 2013, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
PISA 2015: Australian students’ achievement, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Solomon Islands Standardised Tests of Achievement (SISTA). English and Mathematics. Year 4 and Year 6. Report 1 Main Study 2015, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Southeast Asia Primary Learning Metrics : Audit of curricula, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Stemming the flow: Reversing low STEM achievement, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Supporting traumatised children in the classroom, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)