Australian primary students score best ever result in global maths and science test, despite pandemic disruption

Timss report finds year 4 students ranked equal fifth internationally out of 58 countries, up from ninth in 2019

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Australian primary school students have recorded their best ever results in an international maths and science assessment, curbing concerns about lockdowns disrupting learning.

The 2023 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (Timss), released by the Australian Council for Educational Research (Acer) late on Wednesday, analysed the skills of year 4 and 8 students.

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