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10 September 2018
Australian students motivated to achieve – but some more motivated than others
A new report finds that Australian 15-year-olds may be more motivated to achieve than the majority of their OECD peers, but motivation is significantly affected by disadvantage.
SEA-PLM survey preparations begin in SE Asia
18 September 2018
Field trials of a groundbreaking assessment program have concluded and preparations for the main survey are underway, reports ACER Research Director Jeaniene Spink.
Improving access to pre-primary education for all in Indonesia
07 September 2018
ACER is working with the Indonesian Government to support children not participating in early childhood programs who are falling behind in their learning and development.
How evidence informs teaching and learning
27 August 2018
In a keynote address at Research Conference 2018, ACER CEO Professor Geoff Masters AO explored the theme of ‘evidence-based practice’ in teaching. He explains the phrase’s origins in medicine and what it means for education in his latest blog.
Assessing adult numeracy
20 August 2018
An ACER numeracy expert is taking a lead role in the development of the next international survey of adult skills.
Research Conference 2018 closes in Sydney
17 August 2018
ACER’s Research Conference 2018 took place in Sydney in August, with leaders in education from around the globe coming together to explore the theme ‘Teaching practices that make a difference: Insights from research’.
Supporting assessment of teaching and learning of 21st century skills
13 August 2018
A new program is helping education stakeholders in Asia to develop and use assessment tools to improve teaching and student learning of 21st century skills. ACER Research Fellow Sally Robertson reports.
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SEA-PLM survey preparations begin in SE Asia
18 September 2018
Australian students motivated to achieve – but some more motivated than others
10 September 2018
Improving access to pre-primary education for all in Indonesia
07 September 2018
How evidence informs teaching and learning
27 August 2018
Assessing adult numeracy
20 August 2018
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