CREST provides a framework to support teachers to introduce inquiry learning to their students, and to guide them towards open inquiry.
CREST is a national, non-competitive awards program presented in six levels: Green, Orange, Blue, Bronze, Silver and Gold.
The awards are assessed on a competency basis, and every student that demonstrates they have met the requirements of an award, will receive that award.
Students conducting a CREST inquiry may work alone or in a team of up to three students.
CREST links STEM inquiries and projects to the Australian Curriculum, providing meaningful context for students to develop, practice and apply their general curriculum capabilities, including:
- critical and creative thinking
- ethical understanding
- personal and social capabilities
- literacy and numeracy skills.
CREST inquiry actvities and support materials are available to registered schools through CREST Online.
\A single school registration provides access to all six levels of CREST awards. The cost for a school to register for CREST is $55 for a calendar year (January - December) and $20 for each subsequent year. The school registration process is done by a teacher through the CREST Online portal.
Further information can be found in the Frequently Asked Questions in CREST Online.
Download our CREST factsheet PDF (246 KB).