Degenerate maths and the mystery of the disappearing report

That decline is not restricted to Years 1 to 10. New QSA syllabi/assessment systems for maths and numerical sciences in Years 11 and 12 mark a drastic decline in standards and the introduction of ludicrous assessment systems at those levels also. Teachers are naturally reluctant to complain in public but a facility has been set up to allow them to make comments in private. Some idea of the perceived problems can be found here. Read them please. These are the thoughts of teachers at the coal face. You will probably be shocked and appalled by what is going on right now.

A total reconstruction of subject syllabi and the non numerate, totally unclear, voodoo driven assessment systems is essential - if there is to be improvement. That is a necessary but not sufficient requirement for improvement; without it all is vain.

The Parliament must act, act drastically and act now. Procrastination and jargon excuses are unacceptable and irresponsible.

When will Parliament act? Do they even care? They certainly must know.

Hope springs eternal, but it is only a feeble flicker nowadays.