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The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) conducted an online survey and a series of interviews as part of a project commissioned by the AERO. The survey and interviews were focused on students in Years 7 to 9 who lack the foundational literacy and numeracy skills that are required to engage with a secondary curriculum.

This guide aims to help secondary school leaders and teachers assist students in Years 7 to 9 who have significant gaps in foundational literacy and numeracy skills.

New research from the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) and Monash University has identified a potential solution that could dramatically improve learning for those students who are significantly behind their peers.

This review aimed to identify gaps in knowledge about supporting students behind their peers in Years 7 and 9.

This example lesson plan was developed by Ochre Education and science teacher Darcie Clarke. It outlines her approach to teaching a Year 8 science lesson on conducting a diffusion experiment.

This example lesson plan was developed by Ochre Education and science teacher Darcie Clarke. It outlines her approach to teaching a Year 8 science lesson on describing the digestive system.

This example lesson plan was developed by Ochre Education and science teacher Darcie Clarke. It outlines her approach to teaching a Year 8 science lesson on revising cells.

This example lesson plan was developed by Ochre Education and science teacher Darcie Clarke. It outlines her approach to teaching a Year 8 science lesson on reviewing how particles diffuse.

The Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) has welcomed the Productivity Commission’s Review of the National School Reform Agreement (NSRA), released today.

Article in The Conversation revealing how much use teachers make of education research evidence when teaching students.

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.