Could you pass a year 10 civics test? Only 28% of Australian students can
Source: The Guardian | Published: February 17, 2025, 7:46 p.m.
Australian year 10 students’ understanding of civics has dropped to a record low. How does your knowledge stack up?
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Australian students’ understanding of civics education has fallen to a record low, a national test indicates.
The test, held by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (Acara) to measure “attitudes and engagement” with civics and citizenship, found 43% of year 6 students met the proficient standard, compared with 53% in 2019.
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