Students shun maths as enrolments fall to all-time low
High school maths enrolments have collapsed to unprecedented low levels, sabotaging Australia’s shift to a “clever country” of tech-savvy workers, reports The Australian.
Maths Crisis: Year 12 Maths Enrolments Reach All-Time Low
New data released today by AMSI reveals Year 12 student enrolments in mathematics have dropped to an alarming new low, compromising Australia’s future workforce.
Former AMSI Director Receives Top ANZIAM Award
Congratulations to AMSI Research Committee Deputy Chair and former AMSI Director, Emeritus Professor Philip Broadbridge, who was recently awarded the 2022 ANZIAM medal.
Cracking the formula: how should Australia be teaching maths under the national curriculum?
The Guardian has reported on Australia's long-term declining global mathematics rankings and the proposed national curriculum, including commentary from AMSI Director, Professor Tim Marchant.
Christian and Western heritage elevated in revised national curriculum
Education ministers from all Australian governments will meet on Friday afternoon to discuss the revised national curriculum, reports Jordan Baker at The Age.
Australia Day Honour for AMSI Board Member
AMSI congratulates Board Member, Dr Sue Barrell, on her inclusion in the 2022 Australia Day honours as an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO).
COVID and schools: Australia is about to feel the full brunt of its teacher shortage
The Omicron wave is likely to exacerbate Australia's existing teacher shortages and demanding workloads, reports The Conversation and ABC News.
Celebrating 20 Years of AMSI Summer School
AMSI is proudly celebrating its 20th annual Summer School, which commenced on 10th January, running through to 4th February 2022.
Actuaries seek policy change to deliver better maths outcomes for Australians
The Actuaries Institute has launched its latest public policy statement, Mastering Mathematics for Australia's Future.
AMSI Congratulates Deputy Director on Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award
AMSI congratulates its Deputy Director, Professor Stephan Tillmann, on receiving the Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.
