PIRLS (Progress in International Reading Literacy Study) 2005/06 Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2008 The Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) is a research study that provides both trend and snapshot information on the reading literacy of New Zealand's…
BES Case Study 13: Use effective strategies to counter the effects of reading difficulties as a barrier to curriculum learning Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2008 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…
Designing and Supporting Teacher Professional Development to Improve Valued Student Outcomes Last Publication Date: 26 Sep 2008 The New Zealand Ministry of Education has commissioned a best evidence synthesis iteration (BES) that identifies the characteristics of teacher professional development that make a positive…
The Development and State of the Art of Adult Learning and Education - National Report of New Zealand Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2008 Adult learning and education in New Zealand occurs primarily through the tertiary education system. The tertiary education system in New Zealand covers all post-school education and…
Measuring up – How does the New Zealand’s tertiary education system compare? Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2008 Each year, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) publishes Education at a Glance, a collection of indicators that compares the performance of the education…
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…
Trends in measured research quality: An analysis of PBRF Quality Evaluation results Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2008 This report analyses the results of the 2003 and 2006 Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF) Quality Evaluations to identify the demographic and employment-related characteristics associated with change…
Desktop Review of Local Government Representation Processes Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2008 The Local Electoral Act 2001 and the Local Government Act 2002 provide the statutory framework for local authorities to undertake reviews of their representation arrangements. The legislation,…
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…