Victorian state budget 2025: New maths checks for all government school grade 1s
Every grade 1 child in a Victorian government school will undergo a numeracy test from next year, as the state looks to lift the performance of primary students in the vital subject.
Tuesday's state budget allocated $10 million to develop the check, described as a new early screening tool designed to help teachers identify students who are behind in maths and need extra support.
The $37 million in new spending in the budget for maths teaching also includes $2.4 million for 'advanced maths camp' for 1000 year 9 and 10 students with enthusiasm and ability in the subject.
Minister for Education Ben Carroll, pictured during a recent visit to Gladstone Views Primary School. Credit: Alex Coppel
As part of its Better Fairer Schools Agreement with the Commonwealth, Victoria agreed to roll out an early years numeracy check by 2028, but state Education Minister Ben Carroll says the new funding will allow the check to begin two years early.
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