News article
21 August 2023
The Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) looked at what happens to students who perform at or below the national minimum standards in literacy and numeracy in the Year 3 NAPLAN tests. We found less than 1 in 5 students who are behind in Year 3 catch up and stay caught up. In fact, most are at risk of not meeting learning standards throughout their schooling.
Research
21 August 2023
This paper is the second in a series of analytical insights papers, which provide accessible, up-to-date analysis of educational datasets.
Research
14 July 2023
These national research snapshots by the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) aim to understand how evidence is used by educators, teachers and service leaders in early childhood education and care (ECEC) services in Australia.
Research
14 July 2023
This national research snapshot by the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) collects evidence on evidence use in Australian early childhood education and care (ECEC) services.
Research
14 July 2023
This national research snapshot by the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) collects evidence on the use of evidence-based practices in Australian ECEC services using Q4 2021 National Quality Standards data.
Research
14 July 2023
This methodology outlines the processes the Australian Education and Research Organisation (AERO) used to collect and analyse data for national research snapshots on evidence use and use of evidence-based practices in early childhood education and care.
Research
13 December 2022
This national snapshot presents findings on the current use of evidence by teachers and leaders in Australian schools. We examine attitudes towards and use of various types of evidence, and challenges and enablers in using evidence.
Research
13 December 2022
This report describes ways that schools can build teachers’ and leaders’ confidence in using research evidence, and why this is important.
Case study
13 December 2022
Better use of evidence leads to improved student outcomes. But sometimes schools find it difficult to create and sustain a culture of evidence use on their own.
Professional learning tools
13 December 2022
This worksheet helps you to reflect on a piece of research. The research you choose to reflect on should be about a particular education policy, program or practice (that is, an approach) that you may be considering using in your school, service or classroom.