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Did You Know?
Nearly 1 in 5 Australian students starts secondary school at or below minimum standards for literacy or numeracy, which puts them at least 3 years behind their peers. Students who struggle with literacy and numeracy are more likely to:
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disengage from school
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leave before the end of Year 12
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have worse health and employment outcomes post-school.
Source: Australian Education Research Organisation
Despite its importance, Australian students are struggling with writing. NAPLAN data shows there has been no improvement in Years 3 and 5, and a moderate decline in Years 7 and 9 over the last 10 years.
Source: The complex task of teaching writing
Written by Emina McLean, Senior Researcher, Australian Education Research Organisation
14 October 2021
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