Numeracy

A new PISA report examines how Australian students applied their knowledge of mathematical concepts and the thinking processes they used when solving mathematical problems that arise in everyday life.

A new report by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) identifies how students achieved in core areas of mathematics viewed globally as key in preparing them for adult life.

ACER has produced a compelling policy brief to address a critical challenge in education: ensuring foundational literacy and numeracy for all students in the Asia-Pacific region.

New analysis of data from the world's largest student assessment explores differences in how confident and positive Australian boys and girls feel about maths.

A major international assessment shows Australia's gender gap in Year 4 maths was one of the largest of the participating countries.

Australian year 4 students whose first years of schooling occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic have defied concerns about disrupted learning to achieve Australia’s best-ever result in an international maths and science assessment.