ACT Board recommends compulsory math for years 11 and 12 to boost
The ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies recommended making mathematics compulsory for years 11 and 12 to improve long-term student outcomes. A recent review found that 43 percent of ACT students below the National Proficient Standard in mathematics could exacerbate social inequalities and workforce shortages. Public consultation on the committee's report is currently underway.
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Published 07 Jul 2026, 06:05 UTC · Updated 07 Jul 2026, 06:10 UTC
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