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Infographic: Student Effort When Taking Tests, Jo Earp Oct 2021

Infographic: Student Effort When Taking Tests, Jo Earp

Teacher infographics

A new issue of Snapshots, from the Australian Council for Education Research (ACER), looks at self-reported levels of effort students invested in the PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) 2018 test. Today’s infographic looks at the percentage of students in 20 participating countries and economies who indicated they would have invested more effort in the test if it counted towards their school marks.


Infographic: Indigenous Students Experiencing Racial Discrimination At School, Dominique Russell Oct 2021

Infographic: Indigenous Students Experiencing Racial Discrimination At School, Dominique Russell

Teacher infographics

Data collected from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children aged between 10 and 15 years old highlights the prevalence of racism and racial discrimination experienced by young people. Here, we share their responses to seven statements relating to self-reported experiences of direct racial discrimination in a school setting.


Infographic: Psychological Distress Among Young People, Jo Earp Sep 2021

Infographic: Psychological Distress Among Young People, Jo Earp

Teacher infographics

A new Mission Australia and Black Dog Institute report has analysed Mission Australia Youth Survey findings from 2012-20 to better understand psychological distress faced by 15- to 19-year-olds in Australia. Data show there has been a significant increase in the proportion of young people experiencing mental health challenges. Find out more in today’s infographic.


Infographic: Having A Desk And A Quiet Place To Study, Jo Earp Sep 2021

Infographic: Having A Desk And A Quiet Place To Study, Jo Earp

Teacher infographics

Whether it's completing homework assignments, preparing for exams, or being required to study remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, teenage students often need to complete school work at home. But, how many have access to a desk and a quiet place to study? What about those from the most disadvantaged backgrounds?


Infographic: Wise Words On Working With Students, Dominique Russell Aug 2021

Infographic: Wise Words On Working With Students, Dominique Russell

Teacher infographics

Each year, in the Teacher survey, we ask our readers to share one piece of advice they'd give to a fellow educator. Here, we share some responses from our 2020 survey on the topic of working collaboratively with students.


Infographic: Teacher Attitudes Towards Stem, Dominique Russell Jul 2021

Infographic: Teacher Attitudes Towards Stem, Dominique Russell

Teacher infographics

Teachers can have a key influence on the career choices of young people, so knowing their attitudes towards STEM can help us understand how students are being influenced in the school environment. Here, we share results of a survey capturing teacher attitudes towards STEM.


Infographic: Students’ Experiences And Perceptions Of Harmful Sexual Behaviour, Dominique Russell Jun 2021

Infographic: Students’ Experiences And Perceptions Of Harmful Sexual Behaviour, Dominique Russell

Teacher infographics

More than 900 students aged 13 and above were surveyed about ‘the prevalence of peer-on-peer sexual harassment and sexual violence, including online, in their lives and the lives of their peers’ as part of a rapid review in the UK. Here, we share how boys and girls responded, which shows boys were much less likely to think these things occurred.


Infographic: Student Enjoyment Of Reading, Dominique Russell Jun 2021

Infographic: Student Enjoyment Of Reading, Dominique Russell

Teacher infographics

The most recent Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) survey measured the attitudes held by 15-year-olds on reading. An Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) Snapshot report has analysed these attitudes, and looked at how they differ between girls and boys, Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, and most disadvantaged and least disadvantaged students.


Infographic: Foundational Literacy And Numeracy Skills, Jo Earp Jun 2021

Infographic: Foundational Literacy And Numeracy Skills, Jo Earp

Teacher infographics

In the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2019, Year 4 principals were asked to report how many students in their school could do foundational literacy and numeracy skills such as ‘write their names’ and ‘recognise written numbers from 1 to 10’ when they began their first year of primary school. Find out how Australian data compare to the international average in this infographic.


Infographic: What Girls Want In School Sport Uniforms, Dominique Russell May 2021

Infographic: What Girls Want In School Sport Uniforms, Dominique Russell

Teacher infographics

Victoria University surveyed 727 girls aged 12 to 18 to gain insight into their preferences and opinions on sport uniforms. Here, we share what clothing they prefer to wear during school sport and their reasons why. The researchers say findings from the study could enhance school and sport club uniform policy.


Infographic: Principal Demographics, Dominique Russell May 2021

Infographic: Principal Demographics, Dominique Russell

Teacher infographics

The annual Australian Principal Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing Survey collects information on the experiences of school leaders and their state of health and wellbeing. Part of the survey includes collecting demographic data on survey respondents. Here, we look at the age distribution of over 1800 respondents in 2020.


Infographic: Teachers Who Work Second Jobs, Jo Earp Apr 2021

Infographic: Teachers Who Work Second Jobs, Jo Earp

Teacher infographics

A new paper explores US data on public school teachers working a second job, outside the education system. What proportion of full-time teachers worked a second job? What type of jobs did they take? And, what were their average earnings? Find out in this infographic.


Infographic: Effectiveness Of Remote Learning During Covid, Jo Earp Apr 2021

Infographic: Effectiveness Of Remote Learning During Covid, Jo Earp

Teacher infographics

McKinsey surveyed teachers around the world for their views on the effectiveness of remote learning during the COVID-19 school closures. Teachers were asked to reflect on their experiences in the first few months of the pandemic, scoring the effectiveness on a scale of one to 10. Find out the results in today’s infographic.


Infographic: Women In Secondary Principal Roles, Dominique Russell Mar 2021

Infographic: Women In Secondary Principal Roles, Dominique Russell

Teacher infographics

A literature review has looked at the current state of female representation in secondary principal roles in New Zealand, Here, we look at how the percentage of women in secondary principal roles has changed over the past three decades.


Infographic: Parents’ Views On The Role Of Education, Jo Earp Mar 2021

Infographic: Parents’ Views On The Role Of Education, Jo Earp

Teacher infographics

What should and should not be the responsibility of schools? A nationwide poll by the Australian National University asked parents and carers to consider this question in relation to 15 statements. Today’s infographic takes a look at the results.


Infographic: Learning About Other Countries And Cultures, Jo Earp Feb 2021

Infographic: Learning About Other Countries And Cultures, Jo Earp

Teacher infographics

What opportunities do school students have to learn about other cultures, perspectives, and global events? Students participating in PISA 2018 were asked 10 questions about the different learning activities they are exposed to. Today’s infographic looks at the OECD average results.


Infographic: The Professions Viewed As Most Ethical By The Public, Dominique Russell Jan 2021

Infographic: The Professions Viewed As Most Ethical By The Public, Dominique Russell

Teacher infographics

A recent survey measured public attitudes to ethical conduct across society. In this infographic, you can see how each occupational sector scored in the Ethics Index for 2020, and how different occupations within the education sector are viewed by the public.


Infographic: Rural, Regional And Remote Professional Learning, Dominique Russell Jan 2021

Infographic: Rural, Regional And Remote Professional Learning, Dominique Russell

Teacher infographics

AITSL conducted surveys in 2018 and 2019 on the current arrangements of professional learning in rural, regional and remote schools across the country. Here, we look at some of the survey responses from teachers on their experiences.