AERO publishes a wide range of evidence-based resources. Browse our resources, and use the filter to choose resources by type, topic, practice settings and more.
1 – 12 of 15 results found
Practice resource
Evaluating non-academic sources
The Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy and Purpose (CRAAP) test helps you to evaluate non-academic sources of evidence, such as a webpage.
Research report
Evidence use in schools: National snapshot
This national snapshot presents findings on the current use of evidence by teachers and leaders in Australian schools. We examine attitudes towards evidence, and challenges and enablers in using evidence.
Research report
Supporting teachers to use research evidence well in practice
Survey findings and practical guidance from an AERO and Monash Q Project collaboration
Research report
Use of evidence-based practices in schools: National snapshot
Using evidence-based practices (EBPs), and using them well, is a critical way to improve student outcomes. Evidence-based practices are educational approaches that are backed up by research evidence.
Research summary
Evidence use in schools national snapshot: Summary of findings
Summary of AERO's national snapshot providing a baseline of how evidence is used by teachers and leaders across Australian schools.
Video
Formative assessment in mathematics
Formative assessment is a teaching practice that evidence says makes a difference. In this video, Sue Davis explains how she uses formative assessment in her mathematics lessons.
Video
Mastery learning in English
Mastery learning is a teaching practice that evidence says makes a difference. In this video, Melissa Garstang-Leary explains how she uses mastery learning in her English lessons.
Video
Mastery learning in maths
Mastery learning is a teaching practice that evidence says makes a difference. In this video, Sue Davis explains how she uses mastery learning in her mathematics lessons.
Video
Mastery learning in science
Mastery learning is a teaching practice that evidence says makes a difference. In this video, Darcie Clarke explains how she uses mastery learning in her science lessons.
Research report
Writing development: What does a decade of NAPLAN data reveal?
This report discusses AERO’s 2022 analysis of NAPLAN student writing data – the most extensive investigation into this area ever conducted in Australia.
Practice resource
Evidence decision-making tool for educators and teachers
A tool to help educators and teachers use evidence to make decisions about a new or existing practice or program based on AERO’s Standards of Evidence.
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.