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The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) is one of the world’s leading educational research centres. Its goal is to support every learner, every learning professional, every learning institution and our learning society through its work. ACER is a not-for-profit organisation, independent of government.

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Infographic: Australian achievement trends in TIMSS
Infographic: Australian achievement trends in TIMSS
Dec 11,2020

Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) measures how well Year 4 and Year 8 students from around the world are performing in science and mathematics. In this infographic we look at Australian student achievement over time.

research news, international, science, mathematics, infographics
Infographic: PISA 2018 – Australian trends and comparison
Dec 04,2019

Results from the OECD's 2018 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) have been released. The data show Australian student performance is in long-term decline. Today’s infographic looks at Australia’s PISA performance over time, and how the 2018 results compare internationally.
assessment, mathematics, science, reading, international, research news, infographics
Infographic: PISA 2018 – Australian results by state and territory
Dec 04,2019

The OECD's Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) measures how well 15-year-olds are prepared to use their skills and knowledge to meet real-life challenges. The 2018 data show Australian student performance in all three assessment domains is in long-term decline. This infographic looks at the low and high performers by jurisdiction.
assessment, mathematics, science, reading, international, research news, infographics
Infographic: Student anxiety
Dec 07,2018

Schoolwork-related anxiety and test anxiety have a negative impact on student academic performance and wellbeing. The 2015 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) surveyed 15-year-olds about schoolwork-related anxiety.
student welfare, research news, infographics
Infographic: Reading achievement, hunger and tiredness
July 31,2018

In PIRLS 2016 (the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study), students were asked about behaviours that could limit reading instruction. Today’s infographic takes a look at some of the results for students arriving at school feeling hungry and tired.
literacy, reading, student welfare, equal education, infographics
Infographic: Reading achievement and student absenteeism
July 19,2018

In PIRLS 2016 (the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study), students were asked about behaviours that could limit reading instruction. Today’s infographic takes a look at some of the results for absenteeism.
literacy, reading, attendance, equal education, infographics
NAPLAN Reading: The achievement spread
Mar 29,2018

Research shows that in Australia the most advanced 10 per cent of students in a year level are about five to six years ahead of the least advanced 10 per cent. This infographic shows approximate distributions of students in NAPLAN Reading.
assessment, measurement, literacy, reading, infographics
10 must-reads: Positive Education
10 must-reads: Positive Education
Sept 10,2015

Access 20 per cent off selected titles by visiting one of ACER's Bookshops over the next two months and greeting staff with: 'I'm a Teacher reader!'
student welfare, equal education, short articles
Infographic: A growing student population
June 25,2015

How many additional classes will be needed each year until 2020 to cope with the growing primary school student population? Find out in today's infographic.
infographics, recruitment, research news
Teacher's bookshelf: 10 must-reads
Teacher's bookshelf: 10 must-reads
May 18,2015

As a Teacher reader, you can access 20 per cent off certain titles by visiting one of ACER's Bookshops during May and June, and greeting staff with: 'I'm a Teacher reader!'
assessment, short articles