This report examines the capability of Australia’s science system, its ability to compete and collaborate globally, and its contribution to the nation’s economy, security, health and quality of life. An investigation of scientific capability needs by 2035 found Australia has gaps – in workforce, infrastructure and coordination – that will cripple its ability to meet...

This report outlines sex differences in mathematics outcomes in primary and secondary school education. It looks into spatial competency, non-cognitive contributors and in-class attentive behaviour on these sex differences. The implications and interventions are examined, including Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) policies for the future.

The paper underlines the importance of developing early number sense in children, with advice and exercises for both parents and teachers. Children's trajectories in mathematics are shaped early and the development of early number sense will reap benefits in later schooling and adult life.

Australia has a maths problem, and it starts in primary school. This guide shows how schools can start to fix it. It identifies the practical steps school leaders can take right now to improve maths teaching in their classrooms. The guide draws on lessons learnt studying seven schools across Australia that exemplify great practice.

One in three school students fail to achieve proficiency in maths. The opportunity to lift maths achievement starts in primary schools. This report presents five recommendations to show how governments can turn this around.