Assessment

As government and system leaders debate how best to improve student outcomes, evidence from four major international assessments provides valuable insight into where education attainment gaps emerge, how they widen over time, and what education systems can do to respond.

A recent international analysis of TIMSS 2023 data shows Australia’s Year 8 mathematics and science curriculum is well-aligned with international expectations, with some variation in how content is delivered across classrooms. 

Dr Dan Cloney, Lead Researcher for the International Early Learning and Child Well-being Study (IELS) explores why the years before school are so important for children’s learning, development and well-being.
 

TAO-Powered PISA 2025 Digital Assessment Programme Honoured for Global Delivery Across 91 Countries and Economies

The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER), together with its platform partner Open Assessment Technologies (OAT), has been recognised at the 2026 e‑Assessment Awards for the delivery of the OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2025.

ACER was invited to meet the Governor-General at a Sydney event earlier this month, in recognition of our music education survey of teachers and leaders.