In Victoria, for instance, the subject which scales the highest is Latin. But it’s only offered by a handful of schools, most of which cater to privileged families.
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High school students can skip exams and do an ‘enabling program’ in years 11 and 12. This can qualify them for certain undergraduate degrees.
School leavers used to have one main chance to get into university – by finishing their Year 12 exams with certain marks. This situation has changed.
You can try deflecting questions with a general comment such as, ‘I’m happy enough!’
A new report looks closely at who uses the ATAR, who doesn’t and what that means for students and universities.
Take a moment to process your feelings – whatever they are. And remember, you don’t have to tell anyone what you got if you don’t want to.
In September, many universities are making early offers to Year 12 students. This is a contentious practice but research shows it can provide much-needed support to young people.
Don’t feel you need to rush out and enrol in a degree on how to become an AI engineer (unless, of course, that is where your interest and passion lie).
The ATAR does not determine where students end up as much as it shapes where they start and the way they get there.
Design flaws in the application process can see school leavers miss out on studying their most preferred degree, even if they are eligible to do it.
A common criticism of the ATAR is it does not tell universities enough about potential students. But so-called ‘narrative evaluation’ models of assessment have their issues, too.
Each year, the same narrow narrative about ‘top students’ appears in the media after year 12 results. New research talks to students who are the first in their families to go to university
Year 12 students around Australia are beginning to receive their exam results. It’s a time of intense pressure for many young people.
Research which shows you can reliably predict a student’s year 12 results by year 11. This suggests we don’t need a battery of stressful exams to work out what they do next.
There are different versions of ‘English’ in different states, with various titles and levels of difficulty. It’s important to choose the right one to reach your desired destination.
Science teaches you many skills. Even if you don’t plan for a science related career, including a science subject in your senior years can provide a good balance. But only if you’re interested.
There are some myths about senior schooling kids and parents need to know. They include the idea everyone needs an ATAR to get into university, and that year 12 must be stressful. Neither are necessarily true.
Higher education should provide access for as many people as possible to fulfil their potential as individuals. Leaders in higher education must be ready to examine what it will take to achieve this.
A recent report recommended all students leave school with a learner profile. This will capture their academic results, as well as other achievements like extracurricular activities.
A new study and its methods provides a way to replace the current Year 12 structure with one that will help prepare senior school students for their journey into the future – whatever that may be.
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Senior Research Fellow, Curtin University
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Vice Chancellor's Postdoctoral research fellow, RMIT University
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Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, Monash University
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Director, Peter Noonan Policy Impact Program, Mitchell Institute, Victoria University
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Professor of Higher Education Policy, Monash University
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Lecturer, Teachers and Teaching Research Centre, School of Education, University of Newcastle
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Professor (Curriculum Inquiry / Rural Education), University of Canberra
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Deputy Program Director, School Education, Grattan Institute
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National Director, AVID Australia, Victoria University
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Professor, Leadership and School Transformation, School of Education, University of Newcastle, University of Newcastle
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Professor and Pro Vice Chancellor, Social Inclusion, Macquarie University
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Senior Research Fellow at the Victoria Institute of Strategic Economic Studies (VISES), Victoria University
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Emeritus professor, Victoria University
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Gabrielle Matters Consulting; and Adjunct professor (faculty of education) at the Queensland University of Technology, Queensland University of Technology
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Emeritus Professor, Australian Catholic University