Recent literacy and numeracy publications and research reports
Literacy and Numeracy Diagnostic Tools: An Evaluation
Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) - November 2009
Diagnostic tools are used by teachers to identify, early on, problems with individual students’ literacy or numeracy so that students in need of extra support can receive assistance.
The Australian Council for Education Research (ACER) was commissioned to undertake an evaluation to better understand the range and purpose of diagnostic tools currently used in schools across the country.
This report identifies diagnostic tools currently in use in Australian schools and evaluates the support they provide for teachers.
Scoping Study to Investigate Online Learning Environments to Facilitate Evidence Sharing by Literacy and Numeracy Practitioners
Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) - August 2009
The Australian Government commissioned the Australian Council for Education Research (ACER) to undertake a scoping study to investigate effective online tools and services to assist literacy and numeracy teachers to share examples of good practice, ideas and quality resources.
This report identifies online tools and services currently accessed by teachers and evaluates their usability including gaps in participation and barriers to usage.
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