House of Assembly: Wednesday, April 10, 2013

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LITERACY AND NUMERACY

Mr PISONI (Unley) (14:58): Can the minister explain to the house why South Australian students recorded the worst decrease in performance across Australia in the latest Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), with a 26 per cent decline in proficiency of mathematics, science and reading?

The SPEAKER: That is not a supplementary. The member for Fisher.

Mr PISONI: I am happy to have it as a question.

The SPEAKER: That is a matter for your whip. The member for Fisher.

Mr Pisoni interjecting:

The SPEAKER: The member for Unley will be seated. The member for Fisher.