It's hoped cash incentives will boost the number of maths and science university students becoming teachers.
The Federal Government is extending its $625 million package to graduates who take up primary school teaching positions, bringing their specialist expertise.
Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard has told Channel Ten, it's all about lifting children's numeracy skills.
“We’re absolutely focused on making sure every school in this country is a great school.”
“To do that we’ve got to improve teacher quality right round and we’ve got to lift up the circumstances of those schools that are falling behind,” she said.