The Maths Guarantee: How to Boost Students' Learning in Primary Schools - Podcast

Описание: Australia has a maths problem: one in three Australian school students fail to achieve proficiency in maths.

When maths is taught well, children and the nation benefit. But taught poorly, students are robbed of a core life skill. Adults with weaker maths skills have worse job prospects and are more likely to struggle with routine tasks such as managing budgets and understanding health guidance.

Join Amy Hayward, Education Deputy Program Director, in conversation with co-authors Nick Parkinson and Dan Petrie, about how to boost students' maths proficiency in primary schools.

Read the report: https://grattan.edu.au/report/maths-g...

Chapters
00:00 Australia's Maths Crisis: An Overview
00:30 The Importance of Primary Education in Maths
00:51 Exploring the Maths Guarantee Report
01:18 Current State of Maths Proficiency in Australia
03:04 Impact of Low Numeracy on Individuals and Society
03:46 The Critical Role of Primary Education
04:47 Effective Maths Instruction: What Works?
08:37 Challenges in Maths Teaching Practices
11:10 Case Studies: Successful Schools
13:04 Recommendations for Improving Maths Education
17:58 The Role of Assessments in Maths Education
20:35 Conclusion and Final Thoughts