The latest PISA results show that Australian students have falling math scores, which is very concerning. It seems that Australian students struggle the most with more complex learning, but have a good grasp of the basics. A lack of required math classes in years 11 and 12 and the general sense that you need a "math brain" to be good at the subject doesn't help. Teachers are trying to bring their lessons into the real world to make them more interesting because Australia needs students who are good at math.