Tuesday, August 11, 2026
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Australian students can read, but they can't spot misinformation

The good news is that the majority of Australian students have again reached proficiency standards in reading and writing literacy—marking almost 20 years of consistent achievement. These results suggest two-thirds of Australian students meet the reading standard, listed as "strong" or "exceeding pr...

Australian students can read, but they can't spot misinformation
Image: Phys.org
The good news is that the majority of Australian students have again reached proficiency standards in reading and writing literacy—marking almost 20 years of consistent achievement. These results suggest two-thirds of Australian students meet the reading standard, listed as "strong" or "exceeding proficiency level."

Originally published at Phys.org

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