International Competitions and Assessments for Schools

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International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) is an academic examination run by the University of New South Wales through Educational Assessment Australia. It provides exams for students in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Brunei, Malaysia[1], South Africa, Indonesia, Hong Kong, India and the Pacific region. It caters for students from year 3 (Australia) through to Year 12, examining their skills in English, mathematics, science, computer skills, writing and spelling.[2]

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[edit] ICAS Mathematics

Prior to 2006 ICAS-Mathematics was called Australasian Schools Mathematics Assessment from 2003 to 2005. Prior to 2003 it was known as the Primary Schools Mathematics Competition and was targeted at primary schools.[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ ICAS in Malaysia - http://www.eats.com.my
  2. ^ UNSW - Educational Assessment Australia
  3. ^ Maths divides in battle of the tests - smh.com.au

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