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Article
An education rewrite is needed to change the narrative for student outcomes
Jenny Donovan discusses AERO's analysis of NAPLAN writing data and the importance of writing instruction. Originally published in The Mandarin.
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
Early numeracy
Numeracy is the application of mathematical concepts, with skills developing along trajectories from birth. This guide outlines practices to support numeracy in early learning settings.
Video
Explicit instruction in English
Explicit instruction is a teaching practice that evidence says makes a difference. In this video, Melissa Garstang-Leary explains how she uses explicit instruction in her English lessons.
Video
Formative assessment in English
Formative assessment is a teaching practice that evidence says makes a difference. In this video, Melissa Garstang-Leary explains how she uses formative assessment in her English lessons.
Video
Formative assessment in maths
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 maths lessons.
Project
Literacy and numeracy research
Literacy and numeracy are critical foundations, equipping students to access learning in all other parts of the curriculum.
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.
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 resource
Using the practice: Early literacy
We look at strategies for engaging in sustained shared conversations with children aged 3-5 years, using examples of educators and teachers using moments in the day to build children’s literacy skills.
Practice resource
Using the practice: Early numeracy
This resource outlines some strategies to embed early numeracy in your early childhood education and care setting.
Research report
Writing and writing instruction
This report summarises available evidence on writing and writing instruction.