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Longitudinal Case Studies: Using PAT data to inform teaching and learning
No full textThe ACER Progressive Achievement approach includes PAT assessments that measure what students know, understand, and can do across the domains of Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation, Maths, Science, Inquiry and Problem Solving in STEM Contexts, and Critical Reasoning. The results of PAT assessments are available immediately to schools. This helps schools diagnose student needs and implement teaching and learning strategies in a timely manner. If PAT assessments are used at recommended intervals, schools can also see student learning growth over time. This collection of Progressive Achievement Test (PAT) case studies conducted across 2022–2024, demonstrates how PAT assessments are used in a selection of schools to improve teaching and learning. The case studies particularly focus on how schools interpret and use PAT data to inform their own teaching and learning practices, as suited to their context and student cohort
TIMSS 2023 – Infographic: Future PD needs of maths teachers
No full textThe IEA’s Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) is a global assessment measuring student achievement in years 4 and 8. Teachers from participating schools also complete a questionnaire. Today’s infographic looks at the topics that mathematics teachers reported needing professional development on in the future.https://research.acer.edu.au/teacher_graphics/1258/thumbnail.jp
Student disengagement in Years 7 to 9 in Victoria: A review of recent evidence
No full textThe research reported here was conducted as part of the Reclaiming the Lost Years project, which aims to raise awareness of the need for structural reform in Years 7 to 9 schooling in Victoria, Australia. As an initial research paper within the project, this review adopted a rapid review methodology to review relevant literature and broader evidence about student disengagement in Years 7 to 9 in Victoria. Findings can inform the project’s advocacy for reform and key policy recommendations by defining and measuring student engagement and disengagement, and analysing evidence about rates of student disengagement in Victoria
Snapshots issue 19: Confidence, gender and mathematics in PISA
Full text linkMathematical self-efficacy refers to an individual’s belief in their ability to successfully perform tasks and solve problems in mathematics. This Snapshot examines gender differences in mathematical self-efficacy and the levels of confidence that students feel in doing a range of formal and applied mathematics tasks. It also examines the extent to which exposure to these tasks influences their mathematical self-efficacy
Infographic: Hopes for your child’s education
Full text linkA national survey from Australian children’s charity The Smith Family has asked families about their hopes for their child’s school education. The top theme from responses was ‘good or improved academic achievement’, while 6% gave answers related to ‘affording resources and having access to opportunities’. Find out more in this infographic.https://research.acer.edu.au/teacher_graphics/1235/thumbnail.jp
Infographic: Top issues facing young people
Full text linkThe latest annual Youth Survey by national charity Mission Australia received responses from 17,480 young people (aged 15-19) around the country on issues important to them in 2024. Here, we look at the top personal challenges they are facing.https://research.acer.edu.au/teacher_graphics/1237/thumbnail.jp
Snapshots issue 20: Effort in PISA: Insights from recent data
Full text linkThis issue of Snapshots explores how student effort may vary depending on the perceived stakes of the assessment. We revisit the self-reported levels of effort that students invested in the PISA test and compare them with the effort they indicated they would have made if the results counted towards their school marks. Australia’s results are compared with 21 of the 81 comparison countries and economies that participated in PISA 2022,1 providing a context for understanding Australia’s position in the global education landscape. We then examine effort in PISA among different demographic groups within Australia, which can influence how students approach the PISA test. Understanding these differences is important for identifying specific areas where efforts can be focused to support particular groups of students, ensuring that all are equally motivated to perform their best
Teacher Practice Improvement Tool: A summary of the underpinning research
Full text linkIn 2025, ACER published the Teacher Practice Improvement Tool (TPIT), as part of its family of improvement tools. A comprehensive review of international research was undertaken to inform the development of the TPIT, which resulted in the inductive development of five inter-related domains that holistically capture the practices of highly effective teachers. This document summarises the research evidence underpinning each of the five domains of the TPIT, drawing on a review of 102 studies. While recognising the interconnections between domains, it presents a structured narrative of key evidence and research-informed considerations for each domain. This summary offers a high-level overview rather than a comprehensive account of all evidence that informed the framework. As such, the references included are illustrative rather than exhaustive. A full reference list is available upon request
AI in education: ensuring teacher agency in a technology-empowered world
No full textThis International Day of Education, we investigate whether AI can be used to address some of education’s persistent challenges.
Recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) offer much potential for the future of education. The major leap in AI’s ability to manipulate complex data processes and solve problems introduces new opportunities for enhanced teaching and learning. In particular, the emergence of generative AI is transforming the educational landscape and provoking new thinking about the relationship between humans and AI. However, the application of AI in education settings has also raised critical questions for policymakers and practitioners, including essential skills development, data privacy, ethical standards and legislation
Research Conference 2025 - Transforming learning systems: Conference abstract book
Full text linkResearch Conference 2025 – Transforming learning systems, brings together international experts discussing evidence-based, high-quality approaches to transform educational practice. The focus of this year’s conference is on enabling holistic growth for all students by building sustainable capacity within education systems. The conference centres on fostering a shared language, understanding and commitment to continuous improvement in practice. Research Conference 2025 provides an opportunity to discuss practical frameworks for the complex nature of system and school improvement and building an equitable, resilient and inclusive learning system