Numeracy for adults: building skills with online learning links Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2010 This report describes a project that supplemented workplace learning with online numeracy activities. It found that simple online tasks that trainees completed in their own time…
E-learning for adult literacy, language and numeracy: a case study of a polytechnic Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2010 This case study describes how a New Zealand polytechnic uses e-learning to help students with literacy, language and numeracy needs.
One size does not fit all’: how five tertiary education organisations embed literacy, language and numeracy: summary report Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2010 This report summarises the findings of a project on how different tertiary education organisations teach literacy, language and numeracy skills as part of their programmes.
Watching the Watchers: What Children Watch on TV and How They Respond Last Publication Date: 01 May 2010 This report presents the findings of qualitative research carried out for the Broadcasting Standards Authority from December 2008 to April 2009 with 14 children and their…
Laptops for Teachers: An evaluation of the TELA scheme in schools (Years 4 to 6) Last Publication Date: 01 May 2010 The purpose of this evaluation was to investigate the impacts of the Laptops for Teachers Scheme (referred to from here as the TELA scheme) on Years…
Employer-funded education and training: who receives it? Last Publication Date: 01 May 2010 This paper analyses the level and distribution of employer-funded education and training that employees receive, using data collected by Statistics New Zealand in the first quarter…
Portable Storage Device Survey Report 2010 Last Publication Date: 01 May 2010 Government agencies have generally improved security around 'portable storage devices' (PSDs) such as USB memory sticks - but there are still some key agencies that have…
Academic performance of first-year bachelors students at university Last Publication Date: 01 May 2010 The study considered a population of first-year bachelors-degree students at university, who had all achieved the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) level 3 and attained…
Science in Years 5 to 8: Capable and Competent Teaching Last Publication Date: 01 May 2010 This Education Review Office report provides examples of good practice in science teaching for Years 5 to 8, in 13 New Zealand state schools. The evaluation…
Benefits of Education for Māori Last Publication Date: 01 May 2010 Increased educational achievement by Māori contributes to improved wellbeing for individuals and whānau. This fact sheet presents information that illustrates the benefits of education in terms…