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Energising Science and Mathematics Education in Victoria

Blueprint Implementation Paper

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Energising Science and Mathematics Education provides a framework that will guide investment in high quality science and mathematics education in Victoria and enable the Government to build on, and make effective use of, its significant investment in these important learning domains.

Energising Science and Mathematics Education supports the Government’s Blueprint for Education and Early Childhood Development Action 7 - Quality Teaching and Learning.

Energising Science and Mathematics Education is based on the premise that a sound grasp of science and mathematics among our young people is fundamental to Victoria’s success in a globalised environment. The actions contained within will ensure that Victorian students are equipped with the scientific and mathematical skills they will need for everyday life, as well as for future vocational studies and careers.

The actions focus on:

  • improving infrastructure
  • supporting strategic partnerships
  • building workforce capacity
  • expanding resources to support a contemporary curriculum.

The objectives of Energising Science and Mathematics Education are to:

  • raise the level of science and mathematics achievement of every Victorian student
  • increase student interest in science and mathematics, and encourage more students to pursue science and mathematics-related careers to support Victoria’s future economic, social and environmental needs
  • expand the knowledge base of science and mathematics teachers and increase their capacity to engage students in contemporary science and mathematics curriculum programs.

For more information, see: Energising Science and Mathematics Education in Victoria (PDF - 1.1Mb)

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Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, scientist and media presenter talks about how science and mathematics provide young people with essential knowledge and skills they need to participate effectively in, and contribute to, a scientifically and technologically advanced society.
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More information

For more information, see: 

  • Blueprint for Education and Early Childhood Development - this is a comprehensive five year plan that outlines our Department's vision and mission, along with a number of challenging goals and strategies to help us deliver these reforms
  • Mathematics Domain - this contains information about teaching mathematics within our Victorian education system
  • Science Domain - this contains information about teaching science within our Victorian education system.