❓ Mr. Rundle questions the Minister for Education on decreasing ATAR uptake despite stated priorities. The Minister defends by citing increased absolute numbers and ongoing review efforts.
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EDUCATION
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768. Mr P.J. RUNDLE to the Minister for Education:
I have a supplementary question. The
minister made it very clear in late 2022 that his priority was to increase student
ATAR uptake; instead, we see it decreasing. Has the minister failed?
The SPEAKER : Just before you
answer, minister, I am just going to say that that is another example of a statement
followed by a question. If you wanted to ask that question, you could say, ''Minister,
have you failed in your effort to improve the number of students completing
ATAR?'' That would just be a question. What you have done is make a statement
then ask a question. Given that you are not a serial offender, I will allow it
on this occasion.
— TERTIARY STUDIES PATHWAY
768. Mr P.J. RUNDLE to the Minister for Education:
I have a supplementary question. The
minister made it very clear in late 2022 that his priority was to increase student
ATAR uptake; instead, we see it decreasing. Has the minister failed?
The SPEAKER : Just before you
answer, minister, I am just going to say that that is another example of a statement
followed by a question. If you wanted to ask that question, you could say, ''Minister,
have you failed in your effort to improve the number of students completing
ATAR?'' That would just be a question. What you have done is make a statement
then ask a question. Given that you are not a serial offender, I will allow it
on this occasion.
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The absolute number of students
doing ATAR has actually increased. It is just that the percentage has decreased
because there is a larger pool. This is an issue that we cannot turn around
overnight. As I said, I have put in action the
review. The member would have read the consultation draft, I hope. As he knows,
it has many recommendations that seek to alleviate the downward trend.
As I said, the final report will be released soon, and we will be working
towards increasing the ATAR participation rate. We will not only be increasing
the ATAR participation rate but also looking at creating a year 11 and year 12
system that is geared for the greater diversity presented in education in Western
Australia today.
doing ATAR has actually increased. It is just that the percentage has decreased
because there is a larger pool. This is an issue that we cannot turn around
overnight. As I said, I have put in action the
review. The member would have read the consultation draft, I hope. As he knows,
it has many recommendations that seek to alleviate the downward trend.
As I said, the final report will be released soon, and we will be working
towards increasing the ATAR participation rate. We will not only be increasing
the ATAR participation rate but also looking at creating a year 11 and year 12
system that is geared for the greater diversity presented in education in Western
Australia today.
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