Sarah Buckley

Sarah Buckley

Senior Research Fellow at the Australian Council for Educational Research

Dr Sarah Buckley is a Senior Research Fellow in the Education Research, Policy and Development Division at ACER. Sarah’s area of expertise is in mathematics engagement and motivation. She has led several initiatives designed to address mathematics anxiety in schools and in preservice teachers, build mathematical resilience and improve valuing of maths in the Mathematics Anxiety and Engagement Strategy (MAES) at ACER. Sarah has also worked on numerous projects investigating equity and engagement in STEM.

5 total results
Teacher resources: Mathematics anxiety and engagement
Teacher resources: Mathematics anxiety and engagement
Mar 25,2024

‘We know that mathematics anxiety and poor mathematics attitudes negatively impact mathematical learning and achievement-related choices.’ In this article, Dr Shani Sniedze and Dr Sarah Buckley share details of new resources to foster positive mathematics engagement for all students in the classroom and reduce the negative impact of mathematics anxiety.
evidence-based practice, education resources, mathematics, short articles
Factors facilitating greater engagement of young women in digital technologies education
Factors facilitating greater engagement of young women in digital technologies education
Aug 25,2023

‘Addressing the gender imbalance in digital technologies education and careers is an important goal. The research highlighted several areas where educators can contribute.’ Research from ACER for CSIRO has identified several factors that could support greater engagement of young women in digital technologies education. Find out more in this article.
digital technologies, equal education, curriculum design, curriculum implementation, research news, expertise, STEM, short articles
Digital technologies for everyone: Factors contributing to female participation
Digital technologies for everyone: Factors contributing to female participation
Nov 28,2022

A new research study is currently being undertaken to investigate the factors that help or stop young female students participating in digital technologies at school. In this article, the research team share their findings so far, and resources for teachers and students.

STEM, digital technology, equal education, research news, reader submission, short articles
Using an evidence base to understand, reduce and manage mathematics anxiety
Using an evidence base to understand, reduce and manage mathematics anxiety
Oct 14,2020

The way that a student engages with mathematics influences the quality of their mathematical learning. One of the most significant factors that can shape this engagement in the classroom is mathematics anxiety – feelings of worry and nervousness when performing mathematical tasks.
evidence-based practice, education resources, mathematics, short articles
I think I can - motivation and the maths gender gap
I think I can - motivation and the maths gender gap
Apr 14,2016

Dr Sarah Buckley explores gender differences in maths with research from neuroscience, psychology and education.
equal education, mathematics, research news, neuroscience, long reads