This paper is the second in a series of analytical insights papers, which provide accessible, up-to-date analysis of educational datasets. It’s the first in a series that uses the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO)’s new Longitudinal Literacy and Numeracy in Australia (LLANIA) dataset to explore educational questions.

The paper draws on the latest National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy data to discuss student progress in reading and numeracy. Findings were obtained from AERO’s LLANIA dataset, which links individual student results from Year 3 through to Year 9 across Australia. This paper highlights important considerations for supporting students who fall behind in literacy and numeracy – particularly those who don’t achieve expected learning outcomes early in their schooling.