Data collection

One of the biggest challenges educators face is to find better ways to meet the learning needs of the many students who fall behind in our schools, fail to meet year-level expectations (often year after year) and, as a consequence, become increasingly disengaged, writes Professor Geoff Masters AO.

Andrew Nicholls discusses how staff professional development supported the implementation of a literacy program at his school, as well as the program’s impact on student learning outcomes.

At this school, staff use an evidence-informed framework to reflect on and improve the quality of their set assessment tasks.

One educator discusses the process he undertook when tasked with the job of revamping his school's literacy program.

According to Professor Geoff Masters AO, one of the biggest challenges we face in school education is to reduce current disparities in the schooling experiences of students in Australia’s most and least advantaged schools

Real reform and significant progress in improving the quality and equity of Australian schooling depend on tackling our deepest and most stubborn educational challenges, writes Professor Geoff Masters AO.

Teacher chats to Dr Peter Goss about a research paper highlighting schools and education systems that are starting to do targeted teaching in a more systematic way.

Stealth assessments woven 'invisibly' into digital gaming environments have the power to offer continual learning support to students, while reducing test anxiety and cramming.

Professor Geoff Masters AO, Dr Michele Bruniges AM and Sir Michael Barber gathered last month to discuss assessment reform and innovation. Here's a taste of what they had to say.

Fiona Gordon explores how documenting professional learning conversations can help you understand the images of assessment that teachers hold.