PISA

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Research has shown if students are not given problem-solving opportunities after they have learnt the basics, their learning can decline.

High School students

The skills children learn at school have dramatic implications for their own future and the nation's productivity, living standards and income inequality.

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Differences in educational practices between Victoria and NSW could explain declines in Australian students’ mathematics performance in international test scores, according to research led by UNSW.

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The poor PISA results for Australian students in science and maths need to be urgently addressed, writes Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Iain Martin.