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Research Conference 2005

Using data to support learning

Grand Hyatt Hotel, Melbourne, 7-9 August 2005

Conference presentations

Full conference proceedings

Download Full Conference Proceedings containing all papers/abstracts and the conference program. (PDF: 3MB)

Opening and closing addresses

The PowerPoint slides used by Professor Geoff Masters, chief executive of ACER, in his opening and closing addresses to the conference can be downloaded by clicking on the links below.

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Keynote addresses

The keynote addresses, as published in the conference proceedings, can be downloaded by clicking on the links below.

Benchmarks and growth and success... Oh, my!
Dr Gage Kingsbury, Research Director, Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA), USA
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From Accounting to Accountability: Harnessing Data for School Improvement
Associate Professor Lorna Earl, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto, Canada
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What is the nature of evidence that makes a difference to learning?
Professor John Hattie, Auckland University, New Zealand
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Download PowerPoint slides from Professor Hattie's presentation (PDF: 1.72 MB)

Concurrent papers

The conference concurrent papers, as published in the conference proceedings, can be downloaded by clicking on the links below.

  • Assessment for Learning: Using statewide literacy and numeracy tests as diagnostic tools
    Philip Holmes-Smith, Director School Research Evaluation and Measurement
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  • Data-driven school improvement through the VCE data service
    Dr Glenn Rowley, General Manager Policy Measurement and REsearch, VCAA and Peter Congdon, Manager, Educational Measurement, VCAA.
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  • Data for schools in NSW: What is provided and can it help?
    Dr Max Smith, Manager, Data Analysis and Regional Support, NSW Department of Education and Training
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  • An evidence-based approach to school improvement: A case study of the Victorian Catholic Education Office, Melbourne
    Dr Teresa Angelico, Assistant Director, Catholic Education Office, Melbourne
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  • An evidence-based approach to teaching and learning
    Dr Michele Bruniges, CEO, ACT Department of Education and Training
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  • Evidence for the kinds of feedback data that support both student and teacher learning
    Dr Ken Rowe, Research Director, Learning Processes, ACER
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  • Getting it Right Literacy and Numeracy Strategy in WA - using quality data to inform quality teaching in high needs schools
    Dr Lawrence Ingvarson, Research Director, Teaching and Learning, ACER
    Marion Meiers, Senior Research Fellow, ACER
    Rosemary Cahill, Manager, Curriculum Directorate, Department of Education and Training, WA
    Download paper (Ingvarson) (PDF: 120 KB)
    Download paper (Meiers) (PDF: 412 KB)
    Download paper (Cahill) (PDF: 64 KB)

  • Good data, bad news, and good policy making..
    Dr Gabrielle Matters ACER, Queensland
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  • Learning about learning and teaching: using the evidence of student achievement for improvements at individual, class and school level.
    Dr Reg Allen, CEO, Tasmanian Qualifications Authority
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  • Learning about teaching and teaching about learning: Using video data for research and professional development
    Dr Hilary Hollingsworth, Consultant, Victoria
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  • Moving on from Count Me In Too: Evidence-based teaching and learning in numeracy in the early and middle years of schooling
    Lynn Tozer and Marilyn Holmes, Dunedin College of Education, New Zealand
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  • Researchers and practitioners working together to ensure data-informed practice in secondary schools: evidence from VIC, SA and NSW schools
    Dr Carmel Richardson, Senior Research Fellow, ACER
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  • Turning data into information that improves teaching and learning: the WA experience
    Dr David Axworthy, Research Director, Performance and Accountability, Department of Education and Training, WA
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  • Using Data for School Improvement: A practitioner's approach
    Wayne Craig, Director, Northern Metropolitan Region, Department of Education and Training, Victoria
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  • Using HSC data to give principals leverage
    Dr John DeCourcy, Principal, St Andrew's College, Marayong, NSW
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  • Using online assessment to inform teaching and learning in primary and secondary classrooms
    Professor Jim Tognolini, Research Director, System and School Testing, ACER
    Download abstract of presentation (PDF: 48 KB)
    Download full paper (PDF: 204 KB)

Media Releases

A number of media releases issued regarding papers delivered at Research Conference 2005 can be found at the Media Centre