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Submissions from 2023

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Mid-term evaluation report (final): Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Centre Phase 3, Valerie Haugen

Submissions from 2022

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International Standard Setting Exercise, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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Minimum Proficiency Levels Unpacked, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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COVID-19 in Sub-Saharan Africa: Monitoring Impacts on Learning Outcomes: Burkina Faso Report, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) and UNESCO Institute for Statistics

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COVID-19 in Sub-Saharan Africa: Monitoring Impacts on Learning Outcomes: Burundi Report, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) and UNESCO Institute for Statistics

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COVID-19 in Sub-Saharan Africa: Monitoring Impacts on Learning Outcomes: Côte d’Ivoire Report, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) and UNESCO Institute for Statistics

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COVID-19 in Sub-Saharan Africa: Monitoring Impacts on Learning Outcomes: Kenya Report, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) and UNESCO Institute for Statistics

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COVID-19 in Sub-Saharan Africa: Monitoring Impacts on Learning Outcomes: Main Report, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) and UNESCO Institute for Statistics

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COVID-19 in Sub-Saharan Africa: Monitoring Impacts on Learning Outcomes: Senegal Report, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) and UNESCO Institute for Statistics

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COVID-19 in Sub-Saharan Africa: Monitoring Impacts on Learning Outcomes: Zambia Report, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) and UNESCO Institute for Statistics

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Readiness, response, and recovery: The impacts of COVID-19 on education systems in Asia, Anna Dabrowski, Yung Nietschke, Syeda Kashfee Ahmed, Amy Berry, and Maya Conway

Submissions from 2021

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GEM Centre: Completion report for Phase 2 funding, 2017–2020, Australian Council for Educational Research

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Understanding competency based learning for mathematical literacy, Sri Aurobindo Society and Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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Understanding competency based learning for reading literacy, Sri Aurobindo Society and Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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Understanding competency based learning for scientific literacy, Sri Aurobindo Society and Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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Performance comparison between IB and non-IB school students on the International Schools’ Assessment, Ling Tan

Submissions from 2020

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Learning through Play Experience Tool: Contextual Data Tools, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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Using data to improve learning: Engaging with policy and reform, Elizabeth Cassity, Tim Friedman, Jeaniene Spink, and Pauline Taylor-Guy

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Measuring what matters: Insights on the value of Whole Child Development, Porticus, Australian Council for Educational Research, Pina Tarricone, Yung Nietschke, and Kylie Hillman

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Learning through Play Experience Tool: Guidelines for general use of the Learning through Play Experience Tool, Lisa van Beeck

Submissions from 2019

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Minimum proficiency levels : described, unpacked and illustrated. Version 2, ACER Centre for Global Education Monitoring (ACER-GEM)

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Growth to Achievement: On-demand resources for teachers, Christine Cawsey AM, John Hattie, and Geoff N. Masters AO

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Effective child-focused education and nurturing care interventions, Jen Jackson, Syeda Kashfee Ahmed, Toby Carslake, and Petra Lietz

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Improving young children's learning in economically developing countries: What works, why, and where? Scoping review, Jen Jackson, Syeda Kashfee Ahmed, Toby Carslake, and Petra Lietz

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Income supplementation interventions in economically developing countries, Jen Jackson, Syeda Kashfee Ahmed, Toby Carslake, and Petra Lietz

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Integrated interventions in early childhood education and care (ECEC) in economically developing countries, Jen Jackson, Syeda Kashfee Ahmed, Toby Carslake, and Petra Lietz

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Measurement of young children's learning for program evaluation, Jen Jackson, Syeda Kashfee Ahmed, Toby Carslake, and Petra Lietz

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Parent-focused interventions in economically developing countries, Jen Jackson, Syeda Kashfee Ahmed, Toby Carslake, and Petra Lietz

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Quality-focused interventions in early childhood education and care (ECEC) in economically developing countries, Jen Jackson, Syeda Kashfee Ahmed, Toby Carslake, and Petra Lietz

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Measures of characteristics and skills associated with learning through play: Findings from the literature, Rachel Parker, Lisa van Beeck, and Janine Callanan

Submissions from 2018

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Learning progressions as an inclusive solution to global education monitoring, Ray J. Adams, Jen Jackson, and Ross Turner

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The UNESCO Institute for Statistics Reporting Scales: Concept note, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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Development of Reporting Scales for Reading and Mathematics: A report describing the process for building the UIS Reporting Scales, Ross Turner, Ray Adams, Ursula Schwantner, Dan Cloney, Claire Scoular, Prue Anderson, Alexander Daraganov, Jen Jackson, Sandra Knowles, Gayl O'Connor, Pam Munro-Smith, Stavroula Zoumboulis, and Pauline Rogers

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Learning progressions in ACER's work, Charlotte Waters

Submissions from 2017

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Monitoring learning against the Sustainable Development Goals, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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Principles of Good Practice in Learning Assessment, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) and UNESCO Institute for Statistics

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Girls’ Primary and Secondary Education in Malawi: Sector Review: Final Report, Sally Robertson, Elizabeth Cassity, and Esthery Kunkwenzu

Submissions from 2016

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ISA : International Schools' Assessment, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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Improving Quality Education and Children’s Learning Outcomes and Effective Practices in the Eastern and Southern Africa Region : Zimbabwe : Country case study, Elizabeth Cassity

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Improving Quality Education and Children’s Learning Outcomes and Effective Practices in the Eastern and Southern Africa Region : Appendices, Tim Friedman, Ursula Schwantner, Jeaniene Spink, Naoko Tabata, and Charlotte Waters

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Improving Quality Education and Children’s Learning Outcomes and Effective Practices in the Eastern and Southern Africa Region : Main report, Tim Friedman, Ursula Schwantner, Jeaniene Spink, Naoko Tabata, and Charlotte Waters

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Fostering Understanding of Early Numeracy Development, Kate Reid and Nicola Andrews

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Improving Quality Education and Children’s Learning Outcomes and Effective Practices in the Eastern and Southern Africa Region : Rwanda : Country case study, Ursula Schwantner

Submissions from 2015

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Report on the concurrent validity and inter-rater reliability studies of Uwezo, ACER

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Shaping Reading Pedagogy and Assessment for Sustainable Learning, Prue Anderson, Mary Fearnley-Sander, Danielle Anzai, Maurice Walker, Juliette Mendelovits, Ross Turner, and Ray J. Adams

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Using large-scale assessments of students' learning to inform education policy: Insights from the Asia-Pacific region, Mollie Tobin, Petra Lietz, Dita Nugroho, Ramya Vivekanandan, and Tserennadmid Nyamkhuu

Submissions from 2014

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Learning Metrics Partnership: a capacity support and policy strengthening initiative to develop and use common learning metrics for mathematics and reading, UNESCO Institute for Statistics and ACER

Submissions from 2013

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Feasibility Study for the East Asia Summit - Regional Facility for Education Quality Assessment Project (RFEQA), John Cresswell and Karyn Docking

Submissions from 2011

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Quality of education in Madrasah : main study, Mohammad Ali, Julie Kos, Petra Lietz, Dita Nugroho, Furqon, Asmawi Zainul, and Emi Emilia

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Performance Comparison between IB School Students and Non-IB School Students on the International Schools’ Assessment (ISA) and on the Social and Emotional Wellbeing Questionnaire, Ling Tan and Yan Bibby

Submissions from 2010

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Teaching and learning school improvement framework, Geoff N. Masters

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PYP and MYP Student Performance on the International Schools’ Assessment (ISA), Ling Tan and Yan Bibby

Submissions from 2009

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Literacy and numeracy diagnostic tools : an evaluation, Margaret Forster

Submissions from 2008

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Review of the Examination Processes for Membership and Fellowship of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists, Gabrielle Matters

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A Longitudinal Investigation of Literacy Achievement and Development in the First Three Years of School, Marion Meiers

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

Submissions from 2005

A New Role for School Reports, Margaret Forster

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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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In Teachers' Hands : Effective Literacy Teaching Practices in the Early Years of Schooling, William Louden, Mary Rohl, Caroline Barratt Pugh, Claire Brown, Trevor Cairney, Jess Elderfield, Helen House, Marion Meiers, Judith Rivalland, and Ken Rowe

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Against the grade: in search of continuity in schooling and learning, Geoff N. Masters

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Continuity and Growth : Key Considerations in Educational Improvement and Accountability., Geoff N. Masters

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Tracking Progress Overtime, Jan McClure

Submissions from 2004

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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

Submissions from 2001

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A Policy Makers Guide to Systemwide Assessment Programs, Margaret Forster

Submissions from 2000

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A Policy Makers Guide to International Achievement Studies, Margaret Forster

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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

Submissions from 1997

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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