The QuickSmart program has recently gone through some updates regarding consent and assent for research data collection, which are summarised below: What remains the same: There is no need for… Read more »
The QuickSmart Numeracy and Literacy national annual reports for 2019 and 2020 are now available for viewing on the Program Evidence page. Thank you to all the instructors who submitted… Read more »
In May 2021 the consent process for QuickSmart Research participation was simplified so that it was no longer necessary for schools to collect program consent and assent forms for QuickSmart or QuickSmart… Read more »
In QuickSmart research to date, we have used the conventional Progressive Achievement Tests (PAT) developed by ACER as the independent standardised test to compare the pre- and post- test results… Read more »
2022 Workshop Calendar Following the postponement and rescheduling of some of our 2022 workshops, we are happy to announce that new dates and formats have been confirmed and are available… Read more »
SUMMARY It is no longer necessary for schools to collect program consent and assent forms for QuickSmart and QuickSmart Comparison students. These permissions can now be included in general communication… Read more »
Our new program management system, the QuickSmart Portal, is now live, and nominated school coordinators* will start receiving their log in details via email from today. If your school has… Read more »
2020 School Reports: Due to the challenging situation this year, please know that there is no pressure from SiMERR on schools to submit 2020 data by the end of this… Read more »
Please be advised that if your school’s QuickSmart OZCAAS license is due to expire on 31/12/2020 (or has already expired)*, you can renew it by going to the Renewal Forms page on… Read more »
It has come to our attention that ACER have released a new PAT Vocabulary Skills test, which is currently in its public trial stage. SiMERR has contacted ACER about the new test,… Read more »