VIC schools push science and maths tuition

Primary schools throughout Victoria are to benefit from 100 science and maths specialists as part of a drive to improve standards throughout the state.

It is hoped the move will attract more science graduates into teaching, while also enhancing the economic competitiveness of the area.

Minister responsible for the teaching profession Peter Hall explained that in order for students to pursue science and maths at secondary school, they first need to be inspired through their primary education.

"These maths and science specialists, who will divide their time between classroom teaching and their new role as specialists, will work with staff and students alike to help boost participation in maths and science in secondary school and beyond," he commented.

Over the next four years, the coalition government plans on funding 200 specialists through the $24.3 million initiative, with the next round expected to start work in 2014-15.

In order to be prepared for their new roles, the 100 specialists received ten days of professional training last year and will attend a further five days in February and March.

Families may be encouraged by the initiative and decide to make a Melbourne property investment over the coming months.

It recently emerged that three schools in Queensland were to also receive funding as part of the Bligh government's Special Building Needs Program.

Posted by Sara Pritchard