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It’S All Positive, Julie Mcmillan, Sheldon Rothman
It’S All Positive, Julie Mcmillan, Sheldon Rothman
Dr Sheldon Rothman
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Signposts To Improved Test Scores In Literacy And Numeracy., Sheldon Rothman, J Mcmillan
Signposts To Improved Test Scores In Literacy And Numeracy., Sheldon Rothman, J Mcmillan
Dr Sheldon Rothman
A recent study of year 9 students' results on reading comprehension and mathematics tests, by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) found that a positive school climate is associated with higher literacy and numeracy test scores. In other key findings, socioeconomic status, language background, Indigenous status, gender and educational aspirations were found to have significant effects on achievement in both literacy and numeracy. Parents' education had a significant effect on literacy but not on numeracy. This article gives an overview of the findings.
Gender Differences In Education And Labour Market Outcomes, Kylie Hillman, Sheldon Rothman
Gender Differences In Education And Labour Market Outcomes, Kylie Hillman, Sheldon Rothman
Dr Sheldon Rothman
Despite numerous changes in policy and legislation, issues of gender equity in the Australian education system and labour market remain a concern, particularly the poorer performance of males on tests of literacy and in rates of Year 12 completion. The results of research on the topic are summarised in this article. They suggest that although there is a statistically significant difference between the average levels of reading comprehension of male and female students, this difference may not extend beyond the classroom to seriously affect later outcomes. Males on average continue to progress, through both the education system and the labour …