Geoff Masters

Geoff Masters

Chief Executive of the Australian Council for Educational Research

Professor Geoff Masters AO has served as Chief Executive Officer and board member of the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) since 1998. He has a PhD in educational measurement, and has published widely in the fields of educational assessment and research. His contributions to education have been recognised through the award of the Australian College of Educators’ Medal in 2009 and his appointment as an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2014.

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Shifting the focus of NAPLAN
Shifting the focus of NAPLAN
Sept 11,2017

The decision to move NAPLAN online provides an opportunity to place less emphasis on comparing the performances of schools and more emphasis on supporting student learning, according to Professor Geoff Masters AO.
evidence-based practice, expertise, assessment, measurement, reading, numeracy, long reads
But can we measure it?
But can we measure it?
July 31,2017

It’s often asserted that some things can’t be measured, Professor Geoff Masters AO writes in his latest column. But how true is this? And if we can’t measure something, should we stop pretending we can teach or develop it?
evidence-based practice, expertise, measurement, assessment, long reads
The school curriculum: about time
The school curriculum: about time
June 26,2017

'Too often in our schools, the time-bound curriculum does not deliver learning experiences matched to individuals’ present levels of achievement and learning needs,' Professor Geoff Masters AO writes in his latest Teacher column.
curriculum design, curriculum implementation, curriculum planning, learning objectives, long reads
Assessment online: informing teaching and learning
Assessment online: informing teaching and learning
June 05,2017

Online assessments are capable of providing significantly improved feedback to teaching and learning. Experience in schools is demonstrating the potential of online assessment – provided the foundations are right.
assessment, online learning, data analysis, evidence-based practice, school improvement, long reads
Reconciliation begins at home
Reconciliation begins at home
May 26,2017

'Sitting down with our children to watch programs that demonstrate and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing and being, such as Little J & Big Cuz, is one small ‘next step’ that each of us can take on the journey towards reconciliation.'
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, cultural background, intervention, early years, partnerships in education, parent participation, short articles
How well are we learning from NAPLAN?
How well are we learning from NAPLAN?
Apr 27,2017

Some Australian schools and school systems have seen greater improvements in NAPLAN results than others. How well do we understand where improvements are occurring and why? Professor Geoff Masters AO discusses.
assessment, data analysis, evidence-based practice, school improvement, literacy, numeracy, long reads
Promoting long-term learning progress
Promoting long-term learning progress
Apr 03,2017

How well do we help students recognise and reflect on the long-term progress they make at school? Could progress in school mathematics learning be more like progress in music learning? Professor Geoff Masters AO discusses.
effective teaching methods, strategic planning, school improvement, mathematics, music, long reads
Focus on the larger purpose of schooling and improvement may follow
Focus on the larger purpose of schooling and improvement may follow
Feb 02,2017

Success in schools may best be achieved not by pursuing it directly, but as a ‘side-effect’ of an unwavering dedication to the larger educational purpose, writes Professor Geoff Masters AO.
effective teaching methods, strategic planning, school improvement, long reads
20-year slide in maths and science learning
20-year slide in maths and science learning
Nov 29,2016

With the release of results from the four-yearly Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), Geoff Masters discusses what it will take to lift levels of mathematics and science learning in Australian schools.
testing, STEM, science, mathematics, recruitment, teaching skills, expertise, long reads
A commitment to growth
A commitment to growth
Oct 24,2016

Students begin each school year at very different stages in their learning and development. Nevertheless, every student should be expected to make excellent progress in their learning regardless of their starting point, Professor Geoff Masters AO writes.
long reads, effective teaching methods, assessment, learning, evidence-based practice