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We have listed some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) about ABS Education Services and the work we do. This page will be updated regularly with new questions from users of these pages.
If you cannot find an answer to your question here, please Contact ABS Education Services.
About ABS Education Services
Education Services Projects
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About ABS Education Services
Who are Education Services?
Education Services is the unit within the Australian Bureau of Statistics dedicated to promoting statistics in schools and assisting teachers and students to increase their statistical literacy.
For more information, visit the About Education Services page.
What is the role of Education Services within the ABS?
Statistics is a life skill. ABS Education Services aims to give the school community the resources, knowledge and confidence to develop this skill and become more confident using, understanding and applying statistics in the classroom.
For more information, visit the About Education Services page.
What does the term ‘statistical literacy’ mean?
“… the ability to understand, interpret and evaluate statistical information ...”
Dennis Trewin, Australian Statistician (2000-2007).
For more information, visit the Statistical Literacy page.
Where can I find information about a career in statistics?
Education Services has produced a Careers page for students wishing to find out more about the rewarding and exciting opportunities offered by a career in statistics. This page includes an interactive ‘careers wheel’ showing the range and diversity of roles open to a graduate who has studied statistics.
For more information, visit the Careers page in the For Students section.
The For Careers Advisors page provides various resources for educators to assist students interested in a statistical career. This page includes the ABS careers brochure, ‘Statistics … it all adds up’ which is available in hard copy or as a downloadable PDF file.
For more information, visit the For Careers Advisors page in the For Teachers section.Education Services Projects
What is CensusAtSchool?
CensusAtSchool is a free internet-based data collection and analysis project. Students from years 5 to 12 collect real data about themselves by completing the CensusAtSchool online questionnaire. Teachers and students are then able to access the questionnaire response data and use it as a classroom resource to explore and investigate any number of topics.
For more information, visit the CensusAtSchool website.
How do I participate in the CensusAtSchool project?
CensusAtSchool is a free education project open to all schools in Australia.
For more information, visit the CensusAtSchool web page.
What teacher resources are available for CensusAtSchool?
The CensusAtSchool website offers a range of education resources, including professional support materials and a range of classroom activities.
For more information, visit the CensusAtSchool website.
What is the ‘A Tale of Two Worlds’ CD Rom?
‘A Tale of Two Worlds’ is an award-winning interactive CD packed with fun and games. It shows students the Census' role in a democracy and how it allows them to play a part in determining the future of Australia.
The CD ROM can be loaded onto and accessed over your school’s computer network.
For more information, visit the ‘A Tale of Two Worlds’ web page.
Where can I get a copy of the ‘A Tale of Two Worlds’ CD Rom?
For a free copy of ‘A Tale of Two Worlds’, Contact ABS Education Services.
What datasets are available for me to use in my classroom?
The ABS has a large range of datasets available online.
The Summary Data pages in the CensusAtSchool home page contain datasets specifically designed for students.
Alternatively, you can access the complete range of ABS publications, including data in Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, for free from the Statistics page.Using these Web Pages
Are all publications on the ABS website free?
Yes, soft copies of all ABS publications are available for free on the ABS website.
How do I access the ABS publications on the web?
To access ABS publications, go to the Statistics page. This page lists the complete subject range of ABS data by catalogue number, release date, topic and title. Alternatively, you can use the search function and enter key words for the publication.
For more information, Contact ABS Education Services.
How do I cite ABS sources?
Information from the ABS must be acknowledged responsibly whenever it is used. Please visit Help: How to Cite ABS Sources for details.
Where can I get a copy of the publication, Measuring Australia’s Economy?
Measuring Australia’s Economy (cat. no. 1360.0) is available from the ABS Statistics portal.
I am currently researching the CPI (Consumers Price Index) and AWE (Average Weekly Earnings) for a school based assignment. Where can I find these figures on the ABS web site?
For information about Australia’s economy, start with the Key National Indicators page which can be accessed from the left column of the ABS home page. This page offers a summary of the latest economic data and provides links to various source publications.
Can I still purchase hard copies of publications?
All ABS publications are now available free for download from the ABS website, but if schools wish they may purchase hard copy versions through the National Information Referrals Service (NIRS) and receive a 30% school discount. The ABS recognises that some clients prefer hard copies, particularly of ABS ‘flagship’ publications such as the ‘Year Book Australia’ and ‘Australian Social Trends’.
For more information, contact National Information Referrals Service (NIRS) on 1300 135 070 or email client.services@abs.gov.au. For more information please visit Help: FAQs on purchasing.
How do I get a school discount when purchasing hard copies of ABS publications?
To get a 30% school discount, hard copy publications need to be purchased via a school order forwarded to ABS Education Services. Soft copies of all publications are available for free on the ABS website.
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This page last updated 22 November 2010 |
