QEPR Review of progress: Review of progress towards implementing the government response to the Queensland Education Performance Review and related state school initiatives in literacy, numeracy and science

<p> This review was undertaken at the request of the Director-General of the Queensland Department of Education and Training. It reviews progress and makes recommendations &lsquo;about initiatives aimed at improving the performance of Queensland students in literacy, numeracy and science&rsquo;. More specifically, the Terms of Reference for the review requested an analysis and recommendations relating to: <ul> <li> the effectiveness of the initiatives implemented in the Government response to the five recommendations of the Queensland Education Performance Review (QEPR); and </li> <li> the effectiveness of identified key initiatives in Queensland state primary schools to improve performance in literacy, numeracy and science. </li> </ul></p><p> The review was asked to make reference to the relationship between the initiatives and the <em> Highly Effective Practices for Continuous Improvement in School Learning </em> (Table 1.1 of QEPR Report) and to consult with Queensland education system stakeholders and undertake site visits if required to support the review&rsquo;s findings or recommendations.</p>