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Kathryn Holmes is a Distinguished Professor in the School of Education. Her research focuses on student attitudes and participation in STEM subjects, with a particular interest in gender. She has led large projects in partnership with the NSW Department of Education, including as academic partner on their HSC Strategy professional learning for teachers (2020-2024).
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Qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy, Monash University
Master of Educational Studies
Diploma in Education
Bachelor of Science
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Increasing student interest in secondary mathematics: student perspectives
Holmes, K., Mackenzie, E., Thompson, M., Reid O’Connor, B. & Anderson, J., 2025, (E-pub ahead of print (In Press)) In: Mathematics Education Research Journal.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Mind the gap: investigating misaligned mathematics study intentions and perceived capabilities
Mackenzie, E., Holmes, K., Berger, N. & Thompson, M., 2025, Unlocking Minds in Mathematics Education: Proceedings of the 47th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, 6 - 10 July 2025, Canberra. Patahuddin, S. M., Gaunt, L., Harris, D. & Tripet, K. (eds.). Adelaide, S.A.: Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, p. 285-292 8 p.Research output: Chapter in Book / Conference Paper › Conference Paper › peer-review
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Secondary students’ attitudes towards mathematics and science in Ireland: a latent profile analysis of TIMSS 2019 using situated expectancy-value theory
Berger, N., Fitzmaurice, O., Ryan, V., Mackenzie, E. & Holmes, K., Sept 2025, (E-pub ahead of print (In Press)) In: Irish Educational Studies. 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Adolescents' Intentions to Study Science: the Role of Classroom-based Social Support, Task Values, and Self-efficacy
Mackenzie, E., Holmes, K., Berger, N. & Cole, C., Dec 2024, In: Research in Science Education. 54, 6, p. 1075-1093 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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HSC Strategy Academic Partner Project: Final Report for the NSW Department of Education
Holmes, K., Sawyer, W., Berger, N., Gannon, S. & Dove, J., 2024, Penrith, N.S.W.: Western Sydney University. 337 p.Research output: Book/Research Report › Research report
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Promoting adolescents' mathematics engagement and participation in NSW
Holmes, K. (PI), Berger, N. (Investigator) & Thompson, M. (Investigator)
15/06/22 → 11/11/26
Project: Research
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Dementia Australia CTE/Brain Health Evidence Review & Scoping
Siette, J. (PI), Holmes, K. (Investigator), Bennie, A. (Investigator), Breen, P. (Investigator) & Stevens, K. (Investigator)
22/09/25 → 22/02/26
Project: Research
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Academic partner for Curriculum Implementation Professional Learning
Mackenzie, E. (PI), Carroll, K. (Investigator), Holmes, K. (Investigator), Simons, M. (Investigator), Berger, N. (Investigator) & Thompson, M. (Investigator)
11/07/23 → 26/09/25
Project: Research
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HSC Strategy Academic Partner
Holmes, K. (PI), Berger, N. (Investigator) & Gannon, S. (Investigator)
4/05/22 → 21/06/24
Project: Research
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Building the Future: Inquiry-Based Learning and the Bradfield City Centre
Berger, N. (PI), Attard, C. (Investigator), Holmes, K. (Investigator) & Mackenzie, E. (Investigator)
Western Parkland City Authority
22/03/22 → 28/02/23
Project: Research