Assessment

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.

Adaptive testing can provide a powerful solution for schools seeking accurate, meaningful insights into their students’ progress. In a recent webinar, Dr Jarrod Hingston shared his expertise on how adaptive assessments work and how best to use them.

Insights from mid-way through the Small-Scale Trial and how they are shaping the next iteration of the Preschool Outcomes Measure tool.

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.

In 2024, educators made great use of the PAT Teaching Resource Centre. Which tools did they use the most? We share them with you in this round up.

In these increasingly competitive awards, 1,077 students from around Australia entered the Literacy and Numeracy competition in terms 3 and 4 in 2024. ACER is pleased to award 4 school category winners and celebrates all the participants.