The Better and Fairer Schools Agreement 2025-2034 has excellence and equity as a priority for National Reform Directions.
It is recommended that an early years of schooling numeracy check is implemented in schools to support teachers and school leaders to identify student learning needs early.
Available tools
Some of the numeracy screening tools that are available for use include:
Mathematics Assessment Interview        
Future developments
At the 2025 Education Ministers’ Meeting in Adelaide, it was confirmed that Catholic education will pilot the implementation of national Year 1 numeracy checks in 2026.
In 2026, the National Catholic Education Commission (NCEC) will trial this screener with Catholic schools that 'opted-in' in late 2025, with the possible view to offer all dioceses the option to opt-in for 2027.
Further details will be made available to schools when released.
More Information
For more information regarding numeracy screening, please contact assessments@csnsw.catholic.edu.au.