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Research summary
Writing development: NAPLAN data analysis summary
This is a summary of findings from AERO’s 2022 analysis of student writing data – the most extensive investigation into this area ever conducted in Australia.
Article
Does background determine student achievement?
A new analysis of NAPLAN data reconfirms that while students’ backgrounds influence their literacy and numeracy achievement, their results are not wholly determined by socio-economic background.
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.
Video
Mastery learning at Trinity College
See how Mastery Learning is implemented in different classrooms at Trinity College.
Explainer
Mastery learning
Mastery learning is a way of designing units of work so that each set of tasks focuses on a particular learning objective and students must master a task to move onto the next one.
Practice resource
Mastery learning: Teacher checklist
This checklist is a list of practical steps teachers can take to support the adoption of the evidence-based practice mastery learning in their setting.
Practice resource
Mastery learning: Example of practice
This example uses a Year 9 Physical Education lesson to demonstrate effective practice in different education settings.
Practice guide
Mastery learning practice guide
This guide outlines key practices for using mastery learning in the classroom.