Chasms in Student Achievement

Exploring the Rural-metropolitan Divide

Authors

  • Debra Panizzon Flinders University
  • John Pegg University of New England

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47381/aijre.v17i2.540

Keywords:

science education, rural metropolitan divide, mathematics education, information and communication technology education

Abstract

Australia‟s education system has attracted much recognition over the last few years due to the above average achievement of our students when compared to other OECD countries in large-scale international tests in science, numeracy and literacy. However, when these results are analysed more closely, large gaps emerge in student achievement between remote, rural and metropolitan schools. In this paper, data highlighting the extent of the problem, particularly in the areas of mathematics and science are presented. Following this we provide some of the strategies being implemented on a national scale to support  science, mathematics and information and communication technology (ICT) educators working in rural Australia.

Author Biographies

Debra Panizzon, Flinders University

Dr Debra Panizzon is now Deputy Director for the Flinders Centre for Science Education in the 21st Century. Prior to this position she was Deputy Director for the National Centre of Science, Information and Communication Technology for Rural and Regional Australia (SiMERR) at the University of New England. Her main research interests are in the areas of cognition and assessment in Science Education working with primary, secondary and tertiary educators and students in rural and regional NSW.

John Pegg, University of New England

Professor John Pegg is Director of the National SiMERR Centre at the University of New England. His work is far ranging, and he is particularly known internationally and nationally for his contribution to theory-based cognition research in Mathematics Education and Assessment, and professional development models as is his commitment to addressing rural and regional issues in education in Australia and overseas. Most of his research involves teachers and students in rural and regional areas of Australia.

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Published

01-07-2007

How to Cite

Panizzon, D., & Pegg, J. (2007). Chasms in Student Achievement: Exploring the Rural-metropolitan Divide. Australian and International Journal of Rural Education, 17(2), 3–20. https://doi.org/10.47381/aijre.v17i2.540

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 2 (2007): Education in Rural Australia

Section

JOURNAL PAPERS

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Copyright (c) 2007 Debra Panizzon, John Pegg

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