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Infographic: PISA 2022 insights – Student-teacher relationships
Infographic: PISA 2022 insights – Student-teacher relationships

One of the topics in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) student questionnaire is the quality of student-teacher relationships. This infographic looks at the responses of Australian students in the 2022 test cycle, by state and territory.

Infographic: Who’s studying STEM?
Infographic: Who’s studying STEM?

Thinking about your own school context, is there a gender imbalance in STEM-related subjects? How do you encourage girls to consider taking STEM subjects? In this infographic, we look at gender inequality in students entering tertiary education in a STEM field. 

Expert Q&A: Australia’s TIMSS 2023 performance – what does the data say?
Expert Q&A: Australia’s TIMSS 2023 performance – what does the data say?

In our latest expert Q&A we’re joined by ACER Senior Research Fellow and lead author of the ‘TIMSS 2023 Australia Volume I’ report Nicole Wernert to discuss the main takeaways, and what the data say about year 4 and 8 student strengths and weaknesses in maths and science.

Infographic: TIMSS 2023 snapshot
Infographic: TIMSS 2023 snapshot

Results from the latest cycle of the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS 2023) have just been released. Today’s infographic looks at the year 4 and year 8 mean scores in mathematics and science for students in Australia and selected participating countries.

TIMSS 2023: Year 4s overcome pandemic learning disruption to set new high
TIMSS 2023: Year 4s overcome pandemic learning disruption to set new high

Australia’s year 4 students have achieved the country’s best-ever result in a major international mathematics and science assessment, overcoming the challenges and disruption of pandemic learning in the early years of their schooling. The TIMSS 2023 results have just been released – here’s an overview of the international data and key findings for Australia.

PISA 2022 insights:  Student questions, mathematics anxiety and homework
PISA 2022 insights: Student questions, mathematics anxiety and homework

If your students don’t ask questions or seek clarification in class, does it mean they understand, or that they’re not comfortable speaking up when they’re unsure about something being taught? The latest PISA 2022 international insights report explores student use of learning strategies, motivation for learning and self-confidence.

Research news: A global snapshot of the role of a school leader
Research news: A global snapshot of the role of a school leader

The latest Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report from UNESCO is out. This year, the focus is leadership in education. In today’s article, we look at some of the report’s key findings exploring the role and responsibilities of a school leader, and how this differs around the world.

Infographic: Teaching hours around the world
Infographic: Teaching hours around the world

How many hours do you spend teaching each year? How do you think it compares to your peers in Poland, Korea, or New Zealand? In today’s infographic, we share the annual teaching hours of primary and upper secondary teachers in Australia and around the world.

Infographic: PISA 2022 insights – educational and instructional leadership
Infographic: PISA 2022 insights – educational and instructional leadership

The OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) includes a principal questionnaire. Today’s infographic looks at the percentages of principals by Australian state and territory (and the OECD average) who reported participating at least once a week in 7 stated educational and instructional leadership behaviours.

Global Education Episode 25: Playful learning in Laos
Global Education Episode 25: Playful learning in Laos

In this episode of our Global Education podcast, Teacher Editor Jo Earp talks to Soukdalone Phommathep – Foundation Principal of Lab Langban in Laos – about its growth from humble beginnings, learning while having fun, the importance of student voice, and a playful design touch that’s enjoyed by adults just as much as the children.