New literacy and numeracy assessments to be introduced in Northern Ireland schools
The assessments will be trialled over an interim period of three years from the 2025-26 academic year, with the first assessments taking place in March 2026. They will evaluate pu ...
NI teachers offered 5.5% pay rise again
In February, the majority of teachers rejected an offer of 5.5% and started action short of strike in schools.
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Students’ reading and writing skills put to the test as NAPLAN begins
Nearly 1.3 million students across Australia have begun sitting their NAPLAN tests to assess whether they are meeting ...
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More than half of Ohio adults aren’t proficient in literacy and numeracy. One organization is trying to help
The Cleveland nonprofit Seeds of Literacy offers free tutoring to help adults who struggle with reading comprehension and ...
3.2L senior citizens in state to take adult literacy exam
Pune: Eight lakh candidates, among them 40% senior citizens, will appear for an annual exam on Sunday to test their reading, ...
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NAPLAN 2025: national literacy and numeracy testing draws mixed response
Almost 1.3 million students are gearing up to take annual NAPLAN assessments due to kick off this Wednesday, as an expert ...
New maths and English tests for some NI pupils as Education Minister re-offers teacher pay deal
The Education Minister has announced that some pupils will sit new tests in maths and English at primary and post-primary schools.
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Why Reading Science Articles (Like This One!) Can Help You Stay Mentally Young
Another finding that deserves continued exploration is the effect of gender on cognitive decline. The researchers found women ...