Health Camp Schools Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2008 This report is based on the findings of ERO’s most recent education reviews of the six health camp schools in New Zealand. The findings are intended…
A Study of Students’ Transition from Primary to Secondary Schooling Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2008 This brochure provides an outline of the study, a summary of some key findings and implications, and a brief description of the reports on the study,…
Students’ Achievement as they Transition from Primary to Secondary Schooling Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2008 The transition from primary to secondary schooling can be one of considerable change for students. Many students not only have to acclimatise to a new, and…
The Case of Emily: A Focus on Students as they Transition from Primary to Secondary Schooling Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2008 This is one of three reports on a study which followed a diverse group of New Zealand students as they made the transition from primary to…
The Health of the Māori Language in the Education Sector 2006 Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2008 This report provides an overview of Māori Language Education in 2006. It highlights key issues and activities in the Māori language education sector in recent years. Te…
An Evaluation of the CAS Pilot Project 2006-2007 Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2008 In 2005, the MOE and the NZQA began a pilot programme to trial the use of the latest generation of calculators which included Computer Algebraic Systems…
Boys' Education: Good Practice in Secondary Schools Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2008 Several indicators, including international studies, NCEA data and the difference in school leaving qualifications for boys and girls recognise an ongoing achievement gap between boys and…
An Analysis of Year 4 and Year 8 Spelling Errors from an Expressive Writing Task in the 2006 National Education Monitoring Project Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2008 Attention to the assessment and teaching of specific spelling skills seems to have received less attention than many other aspects of writing. A sample of 116…
National Education Findings of Assess to Learn (AtoL) Report Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2008 This report describes the impact that the Ministry of Education’s professional development Assess to Learn Project has had on teachers, students and schools in New Zealand. The…
Schools' Provision for Gifted and Talented Students: Good Practice Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2008 In 2008 the Education Review Office evaluated schools’ provision for gifted and talented students. School boards of trustees, through their principals and staff, are required to use…