The latest NAPLAN results indicate students in rural Australia are drastically behind their city peers when it comes to literacy and numeracy. Education Minister Jason Clare says it's 'blisteringly clear' more work is needed to improve education outcomes and bridge the gap.
The latest NAPLAN results indicate students in rural Australia are drastically behind their city peers when it comes to literacy and numeracy. Education Minister Jason Clare says it's"blisteringly clear" more work is needed to improve education outcomes and bridge the gap.After-school tutoring has become a critical part of many students' weekly routine, including year 7 student Elise.
The results are now in for all the students taking NAPLAN tests this year, and it's revealed a stark contrast between urban and rural schools. "We've had a lot of interest with parents before NAPLAN and then definitely after NAPLAN, once the results have come out they've really been identified as needing a lot of help in numeracy and literacy."
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