Wednesday, 10 June 2009

Introducing ACARA

The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) is responsible for:

  • A national curriculum from Kindergarten to Year 12 in specified learning areas.

  • A national assessment program aligned to the national curriculum that measures students’ progress.

  • A national data collection and reporting program that supports:

    • analysis, evaluation, research and resource allocation; and

    • accountability and reporting on schools and broader national achievement.