Pearson K-12

25/08/2025

Exciting news in literacy education for K–12! We are proud to partner with StepsWeb to bring their engaging, research-based online literacy and language program to Australia 🐨🦘

Big news: StepsWeb is partnering with Pearson Australia!

This partnership means Australian schools and parents will have faster access to resources, localised guidance, and expert support to get the most out of StepsWeb.

What about New Zealand schools? Nothing has changed - you will continue to receive the same, exceptional, Christchurch-based customer service you’ve come to expect.

Learn more in our latest blog: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0cD2l0

14/08/2025

Ever watched a student finally "get it"? That lightbulb moment doesn’t happen by chance, these moments happen when they grasp a concept so well, they can independently apply it beyond the classrooms.

That’s what Pearson Science and Maths for Years 7-10 do best.
Our explicit teaching approach breaks down complex concepts, like balancing equations or cell structures, into manageable, structured lessons that land.
Students aren’t guessing anymore. They’re connecting ideas, solving problems, and thinking critically.

That’s the moment learning lands.

Make these moments happen more often: https://bit.ly/moment-learning-lands

30/06/2025

Toe by Toe is an easy-to-implement, research-based program that helps build learners' decoding abilities and reading confidence. It can improve a struggling reader’s reading age by years with only 20 minutes of study a day over several weeks.

Whether you are already using this impactful resource or are looking for an affordable tool to support struggling readers, we recommend emailing the Toe by Toe team to access the recording for this webinar.

Request access to the webinar➡️Email [email protected]
Learn more about Toe by Toe➡️ pearson.com/en-au/schools/toe-by-toe
Purchase the Toe by Toe handbook for $76.45➡️ https://bit.ly/shop-toe-by-toe

FREE Toe by Toe Online Workshop 📚
Join us on Friday, 27 June at 5–6 PM (GMT+1) for a live Zoom session!
Learn how to use the Toe by Toe reading manual effectively to support struggling readers.

💻 Email [email protected] to get the Zoom link and workshop materials.
🎥 Can’t attend live? No problem! Email us and we’ll send you the recording.

28/05/2025

The more confident a student feels, the more they get out of every class. The new 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀' 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝟳 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟬 have been designed with explicit teaching strategies at their core, including learning intentions and success criteria, chunking and gradual release of responsibility written into the overall learning design. The outcome? Educators have more support to create an environment where learners feel confident to tackle learning challenges.

For the first time, we are delighted to offer distinct versions of Pearson Maths 7–10 tailored to the needs of each curriculum, with seamlessly integrated print and digital resources for:

- Australian Curriculum Maths V9.0 for years 7–10

- Victorian Curriculum Maths V2.0 for years 7–10

- New South Wales Syllabus Maths (2023) for Stage 4 & 5

Every curriculum-focused series is purposefully developed to support explicit teaching strategies to help students develop confidence in learning, and confidence in science.

Discover the new edition of Pearson Maths 7–10 for your curriculum: pearson.com/en-au/schools/secondary/mathematics

19/05/2025

When students feel calm and in control, they have a better chance at learning. The new Pearson Science series for years 7 to 10 have been designed with explicit teaching strategies at their core, including learning intentions and success criteria, chunking and gradual release of responsibility written into the overall learning design. The outcome? Educators have more support to create an environment where learners feel calm and equipped to tackle learning challenges.

For the first time, we are delighted to offer distinct versions of Pearson Science 7–10 tailored to the needs of each curriculum, with seamlessly integrated print and digital resources for:
- Australian Curriculum Science V9.0 for years 7–10
- Victorian Curriculum Science V2.0 for years 7–10
- New South Wales Syllabus Science (2023) for Stage 4 & 5
- Western Australian Curriculum Science for years 7–10

Every curriculum-focused series is purposefully developed to support explicit teaching strategies to help students develop confidence in learning, and confidence in science.

Discover the new edition of Pearson Science 7–10 for your curriculum: pearson.com/en-au/schools/science #7-10

05/05/2025

Meet Our Expert Panel

Lindy Sharkey – Lead Mathematics Publisher at Pearson
Kai Nunn – Content Learning Specialist at Pearson
Matthew Crank – Executive Director, Science Teachers Association of Queensland
Carina Jansen – Secondary Science Teacher & Author

Join us for an insightful discussion on Evidence-Based Explicit Teaching Strategies. Our panel of experts will dive into the importance of clear learning goals, structured guidance, and continuous feedback for improving student outcomes.

Don’t miss the chance to hear from our panel about why these strategies are crucial in today’s classroom and how they’re shaping the future of education. Register for our webinar scheduled for the 13th and the 14th of May: https://bit.ly/evidence-based-teaching

02/05/2025

What are your questions about Explicit teaching? Comment below and our curriculum experts will address them in our upcoming webinar on 13th or 14th May: https://bit.ly/evidence-based-teaching

29/04/2025

Pearson has launched a new brand identity, complete with refreshed colours and design.

But it’s more than a new look! It reflects our belief that humans are born to learn, and our commitment to supporting educators with meaningful, research-based tools that meet the evolving needs of schools today.

Learn more about the new Pearson and its values: https://bit.ly/pearson-redefines-its-brand

28/04/2025

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄? Explicit-teaching research has proven students learn best when they have the end goal in mind.

𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 for a new concept helps students know what’s expected of them, and what success looks like.

The new Pearson Mathematics and Science for Years 7-10 for the Australian Curriculum, Victorian Curriculum, WA Curriculum and NSW Syllabus embed these for every lesson, in both digital and print options for your classroom.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀: https://bit.ly/learning-intentions-and-success-criteria

24/04/2025

Australian Education Research Organisation - AERO highlights well-planned, explicit teaching practices help students engage deeply with content and retain knowledge effectively.

Lindy Sharkey, Mathematics Portfolio Manager at Pearson, states:

“Explicit teaching strategies are the foundation of student success, by clearly defining goals, providing structured guidance, and offering continuous feedback, we empower students to take ownership of their learning journey.”

Register for our upcoming webinar as our authors deep-dive into explicit teaching strategies: https://bit.ly/evidence-based-teaching