Articles tagged with Make It Count
Year 7-8 Maths Trial Doubles Student Progress in 12 Weeks, Shows Lasting Results
4 days ago | 63 viewsThe Government’s Year 7 and 8 maths acceleration trial demonstrated that students made up to two years’ progress in 12 weeks, retaining most of their learning months later, with in-person tutoring doubling progress compared to control groups. The programme focuses on four fundamental maths areas and is now widely available, supported by professional learning for teachers and additional resources to help students needing extra assistance. This initiative is part of a broader maths action plan aimed at improving foundational skills, closing equity gaps, and ensuring students are prepared for secondary school success.
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1 month ago | 289 viewsThe new Year 2 maths check, part of the Make it Count maths action plan, aims to assess early number concept understanding and provide teachers with a quick snapshot of student progress to identify learning needs early. Currently in trial across 100 schools, this 15-minute one-on-one assessment will be available nationwide by year-end and focuses on key maths skills such as numbers to 120, operations, and early fractions. Supported by a $717 million investment in learning resources and teacher development, the initiative seeks to improve maths achievement and ensure students receive timely support for future success.
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