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What is the purpose of the Australian Early Development Census (AEDC)?
What is the purpose of the Australian Early Development Census (AEDC)?
- To measure youngsters in their first year of university
- To evaluate teachers' performance in schools
- To assess children's academic performance
- To track early childhood trends and inform practice (correct)
Which gender showed a higher percentage of children considered developmentally 'vulnerable' according to the latest census?
Which gender showed a higher percentage of children considered developmentally 'vulnerable' according to the latest census?
- No significant difference between boys and girls
- Girls
- Data not provided
- Boys (correct)
In which areas did the gender gaps exist according to the AEDC data?
In which areas did the gender gaps exist according to the AEDC data?
- Academic achievement and cognitive skills
- Physical health and wellbeing, social competence, and emotional maturity (correct)
- Environmental awareness and sustainability
- Artistic abilities and creativity
What percentage of children were developmentally vulnerable on one or more domains according to the 2015 AEDC data?
What percentage of children were developmentally vulnerable on one or more domains according to the 2015 AEDC data?
What does the AEDC classify children as based on their development?
What does the AEDC classify children as based on their development?
How often is the Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) conducted?
How often is the Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) conducted?
What does the acronym AEDC stand for?
What does the acronym AEDC stand for?
How many domains are included in the AEDC measurement?
How many domains are included in the AEDC measurement?
What term is used to describe children with multiple developmental challenges?
What term is used to describe children with multiple developmental challenges?
In which domain did boys show the largest gap compared to girls in being developmentally vulnerable?
In which domain did boys show the largest gap compared to girls in being developmentally vulnerable?
According to the report, what was the overall conclusion regarding gender gaps in early childhood development?
According to the report, what was the overall conclusion regarding gender gaps in early childhood development?
What could be a potential use of the AEDC report?
What could be a potential use of the AEDC report?
