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Australian students can read, but they can't spot misinformation

Australian students can read, but they can't spot misinformation
Phys.org Tuesday 11 August 2026, 15:40 UTC 1 min read
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The good news is that the majority of Australian students have again reached proficiency standards in reading and writing literacy—marking almost 20 years of consistent achievement. These results suggest two-thirds of Australian students meet the reading standard, listed as "strong" or "exceeding proficiency level."

The good news is that the majority of Australian students have again reached proficiency standards in reading and writing literacy—marking almost 20 years of consistent achievement. These results suggest two-thirds of Australian students meet the reading standard, listed as "strong" or "exceeding proficiency level."
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