Primary school maths: 'Eight students in every class have no idea what is going on'

By Henrietta Cook and Timna Jacks
Updated November 30 2016 - 1:08pm, first published 7:13am
Mitcham Primary School students Jack and Aidan have been programming drones as part of the school's innovative STEM program. Photo: Eddie Jim
Mitcham Primary School students Jack and Aidan have been programming drones as part of the school's innovative STEM program. Photo: Eddie Jim
There are fears students will struggle with basic life skills. Photo: Jamieson Murphy
There are fears students will struggle with basic life skills. Photo: Jamieson Murphy

What maths and science skills would you expect a 10-year-old to have?

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