Laura B. Perry|A. McConney
School socioeconomic status and student outcomes in reading and mathematics: A comparison of Australia and Canada
Murdoch University|Murdoch University
previous research established student outcomes strongly associated socioeconomic composition school also known school socioeconomic status less known however ways relationship varies different students schools national education systems conduct secondary analysis international dataset examine strength relationship school socioeconomic status achievement math reading canada australia history economy culture two countries similar many aspects education systems one important difference however degree education systems marketised findings show countries school socioeconomic status strongly associated academic achievement students regardless individual socioeconomic status nevertheless relationship school socioeconomic status academic achievement substantially stronger australia canada conclude student outcomes equitable canada australia suggest may due differences ways two education systems funded structured