Wootube Sensation
Hope William-Smith Whoever said that maths can’t be fun? Certainly no one from Cherrybrook Technology High School in Sydney’s North West. Head of Mathematics, Eddie Woo, has become a Youtube sensation with his cleverly coined ‘Wootube’ - a maths learning channel of...
The school curriculum debate
For the past few decades the debate over whether school syllabuses should shift their focus towards practical life knowledge and skills has continued to rear its thought-provoking head, and with good reason. The world we live in is rapidly evolving and our school...
HSC survival guide
The HSC exams can be a time of extreme anxiety and stress for many school students across the state. The period of preparation is both difficult and extensive and the year requires continuous concentration as students undertake several months of rigorous assignments...
New geography syllabus for NSW schools
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures and Histories, and Australia's relationships with Asia may form part of a recently adopted geography syllabus, according to drafts released by the NSW Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards (BOSTES). Alex...
Challenging the apathy towards science
Hope William-Smith Australian statistics show a constant struggle to engage high school students with science. Interest in the so-called STEM subjects - science, technology, engineering and mathematics - has long been falling and so too has the interest of female...
Getting parents involved in education
Anya Truernicht reports. Minister for Education and Training, Christopher Pyne, has launched a free app called Learning Potential. The aim of the app is to encourage both parents and students to get involved in their education in fun and creative ways. “The Learning...
Education at a glance
Australia's education standards may be slipping. John Seroukas reports. According to a report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation Development (OECD), Australia's international education ranking has dropped in every major category by at least five places...
Teaching put to the test
Around one million students participated in the National Assessment Program for Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) this May. Victoria Ticha reports. Every year, thousands of parents end up paying big for private tutors, books and online resources in a bid to boost their...
The ATAR problem
If Mark Zuckerburg, Steve Jobs and Bill Gates found success without tertiary education, how crucial are your ATAR and choice of university really going to be? Hope William-Smith reports. Every year, between 70 000 and 80 000 students in NSW alone complete their final...
Board of Studies to Shake-Up University Teaching Courses
Steph Nash and Stephanie Stefanovic reporting In December last year, a study published by the Australian Journal of Teacher Education found many secondary teaching students possesed serious literacy skills deficencies. Around 200 students were assessed in the study,...
Back to School: A self-help guide
Teens, pre-teens and in-betweens are all back at school this week. Rest assured, Maggie Rose has you covered with a self-help guide for the unexcited student. Wait, the holidays are over? It only seemed like yesterday that the next school year was a lifetime away....
Work Vs. Play
Summer studying is all about balance Steph Nash School's out for the summer! And for many, it's time to take advantage of the brilliant weather. But for some, it's a time of increased academic pressures from both parents and teachers – a period where many senior...
