As a parent, you may have already witnessed your kids’ astonishing natural ability at picking up words. It’s one of the many joys of parenting. But despite having the foundations of language entrenched in their brains from birth, they still …
K-12 education is a construction process where students’ skills and knowledge are gradually built up, with every preceding “block” essential to keep on building. As a teacher, it’s your job to ensure that your students have the core knowledge they …
Ryan is a 9-year-old Australian boy living in the quiet town of Leith, located on Tasmania’s north coast. He has a younger brother, Eamon, a moggy called Mia, and goes to Devonport Christian School about five minutes down the road …
For hundreds of years, countless students have sat at wooden desks and toiled their way through standardised assessments. As standard tests sat under standard conditions, they’re the only type of assessment that allows educators to measure and compare student performance …
Reach is a series of progress monitoring assessments that allow you to track your school’s performance year-on-year and figure out where you need to make improvements. The assessments can help you and your teachers do the following (and more): Track …
Our world is a complex, fascinating place. For your children to successfully manoeuvre their way through it, they’ll spend a lifetime learning about its various things and processes, trying to earn the necessary wisdom for happy, prosperous lives. And if …
As an educator, you know how important literacy and numeracy are for your students’ learning. They’re the bedrock of every other skill; the basic capabilities students need to advance and succeed. But regrettably, NAPLAN results from 2023 show that many …
You likely know ICAS as the academic competition that your child sits at school, giving them a chance to show their talents with tough questions. But you might be wondering about the other assessment that we talk about from time-to-time: …
In households with children, if you closely inspect the doorframes and walls, there’s a chance you’ll find vertical markers with little dates attached. These cute indicators show how much the kids have grown over time – a nice little reminder …
Imagine if Australia’s best companies and jobs were pooled together in one part of Sydney. Then, a 1,000-metre high wall was erected around them… but only for people from disadvantaged backgrounds. Provided they have the right skills, other people can …
