It's not adding up: Australia's 'mediocrity in maths' and how to fix it

SBS News In Depth
14/04/2025 4 min
It's not adding up: Australia's 'mediocrity in maths' and how to fix it

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The Grattan Institute says one in three Australian school students is failing to achieve proficiency in maths. In a new report, the institute argues Australia has deprioritised maths, with governments too slow to rule out "faddish" teaching techniques.

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