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Govt's new maths programme shows positive results in just 12 weeks

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Publish Date
Wed, 26 Nov 2025, 6:35am
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Govt's new maths programme shows positive results in just 12 weeks

Author
¾ÅÒ»ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞtalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 26 Nov 2025, 6:35am

Hopes a nationwide maths pilot can continue to deliver results.

The $40 million Government programme targeted 1,500 Year 7 and 8 students needing extra support, through small-group tutoring up to four times a week. 

New data shows students averaged one to two years progress in 12 weeks.

PPTA President Chris Abercrombie told Ryan Bridge the focus on core skills like maths never stopped, but this is a new way of doing it.

He says one of the issues with intense focus is that it's resource-heavy, which is fine as long as it can continue.

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