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Government talks literacy, numeracy tests for Year 1 students

Simon Birmingham wants testing of Year 1 students
Simon Birmingham wants testing of Year 1 students Source: AAP

A new report shows Australian six-year-olds are falling behind in basic literacy and numeracy. And the government-commissioned report has suggested national checks should be introduced to try to bring Year 1 students up to standard.


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By Tara Cosoleto, Daniela Ritorto

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A new report shows Australian six-year-olds are falling behind in basic literacy and numeracy. And the government-commissioned report has suggested national checks should be introduced to try to bring Year 1 students up to standard.



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