Measurement Framework for Schooling in Australia 2010
The Measurement Framework for Schooling in Australia 2010 provides the basis for national reporting on the performance of schooling in Australia, as agreed by Education Ministers.
The Measurement Framework incorporates measures arising from the Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young Australians and measures reflecting Council of Australian Governments (COAG) targets and indicators drawn from the Performance Reporting Framework of the National Education Agreement.
Key Performance Measures
The core of the Measurement Framework is the Schedule of Key Performance Measures (KPMs).
Agreed Areas
The agreed areas of performance monitoring include
Achievement in the National Assessment Program (NAP), with a focus on
- literacy
- numeracy
- science
- civics and citizenship
- information and communication technologies (ICT).
Participation and attainment, with a focus on
- engagement of young people in vocational education and training (VET)
- participation
- school completion and attainment
- student attendance
The Measurement Framework for Schooling in Australia 2010 defines the national key performance measures (KPMs), specifies the data sources for the KPMs and outlines the reporting cycle for the period 2010-2015. It replaces the MCEETYA Measurement Framework for National Key Performance Measures 2008.
The framework is maintained by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) on behalf of the Ministerial Council for Education, Early Childhood Development and Youth Affairs (MCEECDYA). It will be revised by ACARA in consultation with jurisdictions and sectors. A full review of the framework will be undertaken by ACARA every three years, commencing in 2012.
