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Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 2000 Week 11 Hansard (30 November) . . Page.. 3592 ..

Literacy and Numeracy Outcomes in Government Schools

(Question No 313)

Mr Berry asked the Minister for Education, upon notice, on 25 September 2000:

In relation to the recent telephone poll on school 'league tables'-

1. How many people were polled;

2. What is the demographic breakdown of those polled;

3. What were the questions asked., and

4. What were the responses.

Mr Stefaniak: The answer to Mr Berry's question is:

1 500.

2. All respondents were the parents or carers of a child or children attending an

ACT Government schools. Available demographic data is provided:

Respondents

Female 346 Male 154

Respondents - Teacher/P&C Member/School Board/Other

Teacher 43

P&C Member 56

School Board 15

Other 397*

*Some respondents belonged to more than one category.

Education Level of Respondent

Up to Year 10 74

Year 11 /Year 12/Some University/TAFE 149

Degree/Diploma 200

Post Graduate 72

Other 5

Household Income

$29,999 or under 56

$30,000 to $59,999 119

$60,000 to $79,999 106

$80,000 and over 157

Did not answer 62

Number of Children at Government School

1 child 238

2 children 194

3 or more children 68

3. See attached questionnaire from Roy Morgan Research.

4. See attached Roy Morgan Research report "Reporting on Literacy and Numeracy Outcomes in ACT Government Schools-Telephone Survey" of September 2000. A copy of this report will be provided to all MLAs and interested stakeholders.

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