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Tracey Muir, Professor in Education (STEM), Australian Catholic University

From whiteboard work to random groups, these simple fixes could get students thinking more in maths lessons

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Australian students’ performance and engagement in mathematics is an ongoing issue.

International studies show Australian students’ mean performance in maths has steadily declined since 2003. The latest Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) in 2018 showed only 10% of Australian teenagers scored in the top two levels, compared to 44% in China and 37% in Singapore.

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