Australian think tank urges $67 million investment to boost math skills in one-third of primary students.

The Grattan Institute calls for a systematic, explicit teaching approach in Australian primary schools to boost math proficiency, which is lacking in one-third of students. Recommendations include teaching in small steps with clear intentions, using precise math vocabulary, and offering immediate feedback. The institute suggests creating "master teachers" and math hubs, with a $67 per student annual cost over ten years, to improve teacher confidence and reach 90% numeracy proficiency.