WA students are leaving high school without bridging the gap between the classroom and the workplace,experts say. So what needs to change?
A select group of West Australian students are challenging themselves by taking on the content included in ATAR courses before they reach year 12.
The government has made an announcement after revelations the number of WA public students doing year 12 had seen the country’s most dramatic drop over a decade.
Education Minister Tony Buti said he believed the conditions students must meet to gain their WA Certificate of Education were too onerous.
Niche year 12 ATAR courses are gaining popularity in Western Australia,while core subjects are declining – but one course has bucked this trend.
Both private and public schools across the state organised for students to relax and have fun,before many go on to sit their final exams.
A leading Perth tutor says students often did not know how to study – or at least not efficiently – and that it should be taught in schools as early as year 7.
The number of West Australian students applying for special provisions during their final ATAR exams is growing,despite fewer students choosing to sit them.
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Under the changes,all courses and students will be able to achieve the same aggregated score despite their chosen subjects.
A future doctor and software engineer have been announced as the top two students in Western Australia.