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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Submissions from 2010

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PISA in brief : highlights from the full Australian report : challenges for Australian education : results from PISA 2009 : the PISA 2009 assessment of students' reading, mathematical and scientific literacy, Sue Thomson, Lisa De Bortoli, Marina Nicholas, Kylie Hillman, and Sarah Buckley

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Exploring mathematical competencies, Ross Turner

Books from 2009

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The learning of numeracy and literacy in South Australian primary schools: an investigation into the performance of students and schools in numeracy and literacy in rural and regional South Australia., Carol Aldous

Responsibility for learning, Brian Brennan

An Even Start, J Cook

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Supporting improvement in literacy and numeracy skills, Jocelyn Cook

Isaac's story, P D'Angelo

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Literacy and numeracy diagnostic tools : an evaluation, Margaret Forster

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First national literacy and numeracy tests introduced, Chris Freeman

Lessons from the edge, Alison Handmer

Brain dead? In pursuit of mindful students, Tim Hawkes

Retention : what keeps students in school?, Susannah Ivory

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National numeracy tests: A graphic tells a thousand words, Tom Lowrie and Carmel M. Diezmann

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Improving Literacy, Numeracy and Science Learning : Preliminary Advice, Geoff Masters

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Successful sustainable literacy practice for Indigenous students, Nola Purdie

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Young Australian Indigenous students’ engagement with numeracy: Actions that assist to bridge the gap, Elizabeth Warren and Eva de Vries

Health and welfare, and literacy and numeracy : incredible, M Winkler

Submissions from 2008

From inside the shed, Anthony Hockey

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A Longitudinal Study of Growth in Literacy and Numeracy in the Primary School Years, Marion Meiers

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An Evaluation of the Getting it Right: Literacy and Numeracy Strategy in Western Australian Schools, Marion Meiers, Lawrence Ingvarson, Adrian Beavis, John Hogan, and Elizabeth Kleinhenz

Boys and girls and stereotypes, C Scott

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The performance of students in the Australian Capital Territory on PISA: Report to the ACT Department of Education and Training, Sue Thomson and Lisa De Bortoli

Submissions from 2007

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Research on the Progressive Achievement Tests and Academic Achievement in Schools, Gerard Fogarty

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Literacy Education in School : Research perspectives from the past, for the future, Peter Freebody

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Research Digest edition 2007/1 : Writing to learn, Marion Meiers and Pat Knight

Submissions from 2006

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Professionally Speaking - November 2006

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Pathways to Literacy, Alison Elliott

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Growth in Literacy and Numeracy in the First Three Years of School., Marion Meiers, Siek Toon Khoo, Ken Rowe, Andrew Stephanou, Prue Anderson, and Kathy Nolan

Submissions from 2005

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Balancing Approaches : Revisiting the educational psychology research on teaching students with learning difficulties, Louise A. Ellis

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PNG Curriculum Reform Implementation Project : implementation project report on the pilot curriculum standards monitoring test, Chris Freeman, Prue Anderson, and George Morgan

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Assessment for Learning: Using statewide literacy and numeracy tests as diagnostic tools, Philip Holmes-Smith

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Evaluation of the Getting it Right Literacy and Numeracy Strategy in Western Australian Schools, Marion Meiers

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Evaluation of the Getting it Right Literacy and Numeracy Strategy in Western Australian Schools : Using data to support student learning, Marion Meiers

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Indigenous students and literacy and numeracy: What does the research say?, Nola Purdie and Alison Stone

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Teaching reading: literature review: a review of the evidence-based research literature on approaches to the teaching of literacy, particularly those that are effective in assisting students with reading difficulties, Ken Rowe and National Inquiry into the Teaching of Literacy (Australia)

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Teaching Reading: Report and Recommendations, Ken Rowe and National Inquiry into the Teaching of Literacy (Australia)

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Numeracy in the Early Years: Project Good Start, Sue Thomson, Ken Rowe, Catherine Underwood, and Ray Peck

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Moving on from Count Me In Too: Evidence-based teaching and learning in numeracy in the early and middle years of schooling, Lynn Tozer and Marilyn Holmes

Submissions from 2004

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Evaluation of the Middle Years Reform Program, Gerald Elsworth, Elizabeth Kleinhenz, and Adrian Beavis

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Supporting English Literacy and Numeracy Learning for Indigenous Students in the Early Years, Tracey Frigo, Matthew Corrigan, Isabelle Adams, Paul Hughes, Maria Stephens, and Davina Woods

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Managing Longitudinal Research : an Account of the First Six Years of The Longitudinal Literacy and Numeracy Study, Marion Meiers

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Reading for Pleasure and Literacy Achievement, Marion Meiers

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Literacy and numeracy development for Indigenous students : A longitudinal study, Nola Purdie

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Facing the Future: A Focus on Mathematical Literacy among Australian 15-year-old Students in PISA 2003, Sue Thomson, John Cresswell, and Lisa De Bortoli

Submissions from 2003

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A Good Start to Numeracy : Effective Numeracy Strategies from Research and Practice in Early Childhood, Brian Doig, Barry McRae, and Ken Rowe

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Impact of school libraries on student achievement: a review of the research, Michele Lonsdale

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Influences on achievement in literacy and numeracy, Sheldon Rothman and Julie McMillan

Submissions from 2002

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Evaluation of the University of Canberra Programme for Advanced Literacy Development Scaffolding Literacy Programme with Indigenous Children in School, John Cresswell, Catherine Underwood, Graeme Withers, and Isabelle Adams

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Closing The Gap Between Research And Practice : Foundations For The Acquisition Of Literacy., Molly de Lemos

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Achievement in literacy and numeracy by Australian 14 year-olds, 1975-1998, Sheldon Rothman

Submissions from 2001

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PISA in brief from Australia's perspective: highlights from the full Australian report: 15-up and counting, reading, writing, reasoning... How literate are Australia's students?, ACER

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Summing Up : Australian Numeracy Performances, Practices, Programs And Possibilities., Brian Doig

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Research into the numeracy development of Aboriginal students : implications for the NSW K-10 Mathematics Syllabus, Tracey Frigo and Lee Simpson

Submissions from 2000

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Improving Literacy Learning : What Does the Research Tell Us? (Conference Proceedings), Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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International Perspectives on Numeracy Learning : PISA and TIMSS, Jan Lokan

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Numeracy assessment and associated issues, Jan Lokan, Brian Doig, and Catherine Underwood

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The ACER Longitudinal Literacy and Numeracy Study (LLANS), Marion Meiers and Margaret Forster

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Constructing Scales for Reporting Growth in Numeracy : The ACER Longitudinal Literacy and Numeracy Study, Andrew Stephanou, Marion Meiers, and Margaret Forster

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Language implications for numeracy: a study of language use of disadvantaged students, Robyn Zevenbergen

Submissions from 1999

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Resources and Teaching Strategies to Support Aboriginal Children's Numeracy Learning : A Review of the Literature, Tracey Frigo

Submissions from 1998

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Enhancing English Literacy Skills In Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Students, Margaret Batten, Tracey Frigo, Paul Hughes, and Natascha McNamara

Submissions from 1997

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Reading comprehension and numeracy among junior secondary school students in Australia, Gary Marks and John Ainley

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Literacy Standards in Australia, Geoff N. Masters and Margaret Forster

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Mapping Literacy Achievement: Results of the 1996 National School English Literacy Survey: Incorporating a report on the survey principles, procedures and findings, Geoff N. Masters and Margaret Forster

Submissions from 1996

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Item Statistics for the Reading and Numeracy Tests: 1975-1995, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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Reading and Numeracy Achievement Tests: 1975-1995 Technical Paper No. 1, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

Books from 1994

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Mathematics: a curriculum profile for Australian schools, Australian Education Council

Submissions from 1990

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Profiles of learning. The Basic Skills Testing Program in New South Wales 1989, Geoff N. Masters, Janice Lokan, Brian Doig, Siek Toon Khoo, John Lindsey, Lynette Robinson, and Susan Zammit

Submissions from 1973

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Quantitative Thinking 1973, ACER

Submissions from 1971

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Quantitative thinking 1971, ACER

Submissions from 1970

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Quantitative Thinking 1970, ACER

Submissions from 1969

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Quantitative Thinking 1969, ACER

Submissions from 1967

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Quantitative Thinking 1967, ACER

Submissions from 1966

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Quantitative Thinking 1966, ACER

Submissions from 1965

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Quantitative Thinking 1965, ACER

Submissions from 1964

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Quantitative Thinking 1964, ACER