How does achievement at school affect achievement in tertiary education? Last Publication Date: 01 May 2008 This report explores the relationship between academic achievement at secondary school and first-year achievement in tertiary education. The analysis uses a measure known as 'expected percentile'…
Students’ Transition between School and Tertiary Education: 2nd Edition Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2008 Completing a tertiary qualification is beneficial to both the individual and society. Students who come to tertiary education directly from school have higher completion rates, lower…
Reframing Teacher Professional Learning: An Alternative Policy Approach to Strengthening Valued Outcomes for Diverse Learners Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2008 This chapter engages in the debate about what counts as professional knowledge from the perspective of improving outcomes for diverse learners. We begin by highlighting the…
Curriculum changes, priorities and issues: findings from the NZCER secondary 2006 and primary 2007 national surveys Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2008 This is a thematic report drawing together responses from our 2006 survey of secondary schools, and the 2007 survey of primary schools. Each survey questioned principals, teachers,…
The Social Report 2008 Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2008 The Social Report uses a set of statistical indicators to monitor trends across 10 "domains”, or areas of people’s lives. Together these domains provide a picture…
Children and Young People: Indicators of Wellbeing in New Zealand 2008 Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2008 This is the second Children and Young People: Indicators of Wellbeing in New Zealand report which we have produced. Government policy, as well as individuals, families,…
Evaluation of student facing web-based services: Any Questions (Nielsen/NetRatings) Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2007 This document is the final service report developed by Nielsen/NetRatings relating to the AnyQuestions website and is complemented by two similar reports relating to an evaluation…
BES Case Study 1: Use student views as a catalyst for improvement Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2007 The best evidence syntheses (BESs) bring together research evidence about ‘what works’ for diverse (all) learners in education. Recent BESs each include a number of cases…
Boys’ Achievement: A Synthesis of the Data Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2007 This report provides a synthesis of the findings about the educational achievement of boys in New Zealand. The report updates our knowledge of boys’ participation, engagement…
BES Case Study 7: Establish culturally responsive relationships with students to reduce educational disparities and raise achievement Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2007 The best evidence syntheses (BESs) bring together research evidence about ‘what works’ for diverse (all) learners in education. Recent BESs each include a number of cases…