Do you think education standards are falling? I would hazard a guess that almost everyone reading this completed Year 9 (of Form 3) Maths (or Math is some countries.) Here are some questions from the 2009 Year 9 NAPLAN Numeracy test. See how you go. You’re…
Education
Human Potential and Hope
I came across this piece by Marcia Devlin this morning. The first part of her post reminded me of my Grade 6 teacher. (A Mr Horn, if I remember correctly.) Now I liked Mr Horn very much. I thought he was an engaging teacher who always made us think. But I do remember…
Education at Election Time
It is election time here in Victoria with Steady Steve and Big Ted fighting out to see who will govern our state for the next four years. On just about our favourite topic of all time — Education — it’s heartbreaking to see the two main political…