Transparency needed on nation's maths teacher crisis

Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute

By Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute
Community contribution / May 10, 2019

Transparency is needed on the status of mathematically prepared teachers in Australia, a report by the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI) argues.

The call comes as swelling secondary student numbers and a drought in mathematically qualified teachers sounds crisis bells,

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By Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute

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AMSI is the collaborative enterprise of Australia’s mathematical sciences. Established as an independent platform and advocate for the discipline, the Institute has built a record of national and international achievement as the recognised leader in delivery of services, activities and strategic initiatives across the mathematical pipeline. Working with key discipline, government and industry partners, AMSI delivers its mission through through the delivery of activities and engagement under its program areas across education, research training, research and industry.

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