Research

ACER's Research

ACER is a leader in the provision of quality educational research, both within Australia and internationally. As a national, independent research body, ACER brings a high level of expertise and objectivity to its work.

Programs

Assessment and Reporting: Humanities and Social Sciences

Assessment and Reporting: Mathematics and Science

Higher Education

International Surveys

National Surveys

Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation

Psychometrics and Methodology

Systemwide Testing

Teaching, Learning & Transitions

Projects

OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) International

OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) National

Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) and
Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS)

Australasian Survey of Student Engagement (AUSSE)

» See project list for more projects

Research Repository

ACEReSearch Repository contains ACER's research in digital form, including, reports, working papers, conference papers.
» ACEReSearch Repository

Our Researchers

One of ACER's great strengths is its people. Researchers bring many years of experience and expertise in a range of disciplines and research methods to their projects.
» Researchers Directory

Joining the dots

So many things happening so quickly – keeping abreast is difficult. A new resource – Joining the Dots – makes it easier to keep informed about complex, significant issues in Australian higher education.
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Digital Education Research Network

Digital Education Research Network (DERN) is a network of researchers scholars, leaders, experts and colleagues interested in research about education and the use of digital technologies to improve teaching, learning and leadership.
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Psychometrics Institute

The Psychometrics Institute is an advisory body established by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). The role of the Institute is to provide ACER management with expert advice on ways of enhancing the organisation’s psychometric work.
Psychometrics Institute