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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.

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.

Jordana Hunter, of The Australian, has reported on the critical need to change the way maths is taught in Australian schools.

The Sydney Morning Herald has reported on the different methods of teaching being discussed as part of Australia's new proposed national maths curriculum.

Congratulations to AMSI Research Committee Deputy Chair and former AMSI Director, Emeritus Professor Philip Broadbridge, who was recently awarded the 2022 ANZIAM medal.

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.

Education ministers from all Australian governments will meet on Friday afternoon to discuss the revised national curriculum, reports Jordan Baker at The Age.

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).

The Omicron wave is likely to exacerbate Australia's existing teacher shortages and demanding workloads, reports The Conversation and ABC News.

AMSI is proudly celebrating its 20th annual Summer School, which commenced on 10th January, running through to 4th February 2022.