The OECD has developed a mathematics framework that underpins the PISA mathematics assessment in 2022. The framework incorporates the concepts of mathematical literacy, reasoning and problem-solving. It organises content and context into four categories. […]
The National Mathematics Talent Quest (NMTQ) is a national competition open to students of all year levels across Australia. […]
Growing Mathematically is a project sponsored by the Australian Federal Government. The aim of the project is to raise the multiplicative thinking skills of students (Years 5-9) using an evidence-based framework consisting of a learning progression, formative assessments and targeted teaching tasks. […]
The focus of the review is on content refinement within the existing structure and dimensions of the Australian Curriculum. […]
Mastery teaching practices include more explicit teaching of mathematical concepts, their interconnectedness and application to problem-solving to ensure students acquire a deep, long-term, secure and adaptable understanding of the subject. […]
Australia participates in the OECD Programme of International Student Assessment (PISA). The results for the 2018 PISA tests were published in December 2019. The performance of 15 year-olds in mathematics continues to decline. […]
