One in three Aussie students falling behind in maths

It's not adding up: Australia's 'mediocrity in maths' and how to fix it

The Grattan Institute says one in three Australian school students is failing to achieve proficiency in maths. In a new report, the institute argues Australia has deprioritised maths, with governments too slow to rule out "faddish" teaching techniques.

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Leave it to us: teachers dismiss maths crisis claims

Australian schools have a numeracy crisis, with a third of students failing to meet basic standards. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS) By Alex Mitchell Teachers are pushing back on suggestions they’re to blame for Australia’s low maths proficiency, after a study questioned “faddish” classroom methods. A Grattan Institute study found not only were students struggling with maths but many teachers lacked confidence to teach it even at a year six level. But…

One in three Aussie students falling behind in maths

A new report has found Australian kids are falling years behind other countries when it comes to maths, and teachers don't feel confident teaching the subject.

ThePatriotLight - The Numbers Don’t Lie: Alarming Maths Gap in Australian Schools

ThePatriotLight - A Grattan Institute report warns undertrained teachers and weak policies are failing students.The old saying that “there are no bad students, only bad teachers” is resonating across Australia’s classrooms.A new Grattan Institute report has laid bare the cracks in how maths is being taught—just 13 percent of Year 4 students are excelling, a figure that pales in comparison to 22 percent in England and 49 percent in Singapore.The …

The Numbers Don’t Lie: Alarming Maths Gap in Australian Schools

The old saying that “there are no bad students, only bad teachers” is resonating across Australia’s classrooms. A new Grattan Institute report has laid bare the cracks in how maths is being taught—just 13 percent of Year 4 students are excelling, a figure that pales in comparison to 22 percent in England and 49 percent in Singapore. The study warns that not only are disadvantaged students struggling, but one in five children from affluent househ…