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Article
There is no such thing as an ‘average’ school
We might associate ‘top schools’ with having the lion's share of academic high-achievers. However, when we look at the distribution of achievement across all students within schools and compare it to average differences between schools, the story is not so straightforward.
Research summary
Examining equity in NAPLAN achievement
This research summary explains the methodology for a data analysis of students' backgrounds and their influence on literacy and numeracy achievement.
Practice guide
Sentence combining
This practice guide provides evidence-based, practical advice for teachers on how to teach sentence combining in the context of their classrooms.
Practice resource
Writing instruction framework – primary
A writing instruction template for primary school principals and leaders. Helps users examine how the school approaches and implements the effective teaching of writing and writing assessment, and evaluate opportunities for further improvement.
Video
Focused classrooms at Loxton Primary School
See how the Year 6 teachers at Loxton Primary School work to create a focused classroom from the beginning of the year.
Research report
Writing and writing instruction
This report summarises available evidence on writing and writing instruction.
Practice resource
Focused classrooms: Example of practice
Examples of practice demonstrate effective practice in different education settings. You can use them to think about how to apply the practice in your own context.
Practice resource
Focused classrooms implementation checklist
This checklist focuses on implementing a focused classroom.
Project
Literacy and numeracy research
Literacy and numeracy are critical foundations, equipping students to access learning in all other parts of the curriculum.
Article
The complex task of teaching writing
Writing proficiency is central to student success during the school years, and it influences personal and vocational outcomes post-school. The importance of writing as a communication and learning tool cannot be overstated.
Practice guide
Early literacy
Early literacy approaches support the development of foundational skills. This guide outlines key practices for supporting literacy in early learning settings.
Practice guide
Focused classrooms practice guide
Maximise students’ on-task learning time by minimising disruptive behaviour and disengagement.