Comparing revisions in time series data: A report on seasonally adjusted versus trend series Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2014 In this paper, we describe our investigation into whether using the trend rather than the seasonally adjusted series could improve the stability of the figures in…
An initial investigation into the potential for administrative data to provide census long-form information Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2014 This paper forms part of the first phase of the Census Transformation programme. It provides a first broad look at the potential for administrative data to…
Valuing the census Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2014 Valuing the census quantifies in dollar terms the benefits to New Zealand gained through the use of census and population statistics information. The conclusion is clear: despite…
International Capabilities: A summary report for schools Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2014 This a summary report for schools, drawn from research and analysis by the Ministry of Education and an explorative study completed by the New Zealand Council…
TELA Laptops Scheme School Survey 2013 Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2014 This report outlines the results of the TELA Laptops Scheme School Survey for 2013. This survey was conducted in order to determine whether the current products…
Measuring New Zealand students' international capabilities: An exploratory study Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2014 This exploratory study considers the feasibility of measuring New Zealand senior secondary (Years 12/13) students' "international capabilities". Building on background work undertaken by the Ministry's International…
Vocational Pathways Update 2014: Successes, challenges, next steps Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2014 This report summarises activities and observations since the release of the Vocational Pathways in April 2013. This report has been prepared by the Ministry of Education,…
Men and women moving on up Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2014 This report looks at the earnings and outcomes for young men and women who complete a qualification in the New Zealand tertiary education system. It replicates…
PB4L School-wide Evaluation: Preliminary findings Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2014 This report presents indicative findings from the first phase of an evaluation of Positive Behaviour for Learning: School-Wide (PB4L: School-Wide). The report discusses the implementation and…
Government and sector-level tertiary e-learning initiatives Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2014 This report gives an overview of the literature published between 2004 and 2013 relating to government and sector-level tertiary e-learning initiatives in New Zealand, Australia, Canada,…
