Could you pass a year 10 civics test? Only 28% of Australian students can

Australian year 10 students’ understanding of civics has dropped to a record low. How does your knowledge stack up?Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralian students’ understanding of civics education has fallen to a record low, a national test indicates.The test, held by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (Acara) to measure “attitudes and engagement” with civics and citizenship found 43% of year 6 students met the proficient standard, compared with 53% in 2019.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

Could you pass a year 10 civics test? Only 28% of Australian students can

Australian year 10 students’ understanding of civics has dropped to a record low. How does your knowledge stack up?

Australian students’ understanding of civics education has fallen to a record low, a national test indicates.

The test, held by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (Acara) to measure “attitudes and engagement” with civics and citizenship found 43% of year 6 students met the proficient standard, compared with 53% in 2019.

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