A new report shows Australian six-year-olds are falling behind in basic literacy and numeracy. Image: Simon Birmingham wants testing of Year 1 students (AAP)
A new report shows Australian six-year-olds are falling behind in basic literacy and numeracy. Image: Simon Birmingham wants testing of Year 1 students (AAP)
And the government-commissioned report has suggested national checks should be introduced to try to bring Year 1 students up to standard.