Numeracy

PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) 2009

In this administration of PISA, nearly half a million 15-year-olds from 65 countries or economies took part. Reading was the main focus of PISA 2009 and is reported in detail in this report - this is the first time that a learning area has been the main focus of the PISA assessment. To provide an ongoing high-level picture of mathematics and science, results on an overall scale for these two learning areas are also reported.

Author(s): Various

Date Published: Various

NEMP (National Education Monitoring Project)

This project aims to obtain a broad picture of the achievement and other educational outcomes of representative samples of students in New Zealand schools at Years 4 and 8. Each year, over a four-year period, different areas related to the curriculum are assessed.

Author(s): Otago University

Date Published: Various

A Focus on Science Achievement

This paper summarises data on engagement and achievement in science across primary and secondary schools. This information has been collated across national and international studies undertaken over the last 15 years. This information raises key issues for policy and practice and these are discussed briefly.

Author(s): Research Division

Date Published: April 2009

TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study) 2006/07

The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) measures trends in mathematics and science achievement at the fourth and eighth grades (Years 5 and 9) as well as monitoring curricular implementation and identifying the most effective instructional practices from around the world. This is the fourth cycle and, New Zealand is one of nearly 60 countries to take part. New Zealand participated in TIMSS 2006/07 at the Year 5 level only.

Author(s): Various

Date Published: Various

Mathematics and Science Achievement in New Zealand: Year 5 Summary Report

The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study, 2002-2003 (TIMSS-02/03) is the third cycle of this international study of mathematics and science achievement conducted under the auspices of the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).

Author(s): Comparative Education Research Unit, Ministry of Education

Date Published: December 2004

The School and Classroom Context for Year 9 Students' Mathematics and Science Achievement

Results from New Zealand's participation in the repeat of the Third International Mathematics & Science Study.

Author(s): Megan Chamberlain and Robyn Caygill

Date Published: August 2002

Trends in Year 9 Students' Mathematics and Science Achievement: results from New Zealand's participation in the repeat of the Third International Mathematics and Science Study

This report is the first of the two-part series. The report was published in 2001 and describes trends in students' mathematics and science achievement between 1994 and 1998 in both international and national contexts. The report is divided into eight downloadable documents in PDF format available at the bottom of this page.

Author(s): Megan Chamberlain and Maurice Walker

Date Published: 2001

Trends in Year 5 Students' Mathematics and Science Achievement: Results from a New Zealand study based on the Third International Mathematics and Science Study

This report was published in 2001 and summarises a New Zealand study based on the Third International Mathematics and Science Study which involved mostly Year 5 students. Specifically, it provides comprehensive trend achievement information for Year 5 students in mathematics and science for two years - 1994 and 1998.

Author(s): Glenn Chamberlain with the assistance of Megan Chamberlain and Maurice Walker

Date Published: 2001

A Repeat of the Third International Mathematics and Science Study, 1998-1999: Final Results for Year 9 Students

This report presents an overview of findings from TIMSS-98/99 (also known as TIMSS-R), a partial replication of the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS-94/95).

Author(s): Comparative Education Research Unit, Ministry of Education

Date Published: Decemeber 2000

Third International Mathematics and Science Study: Repeat (TIMSS-R): Preliminary Achievement Results

This document provides preliminary feedback of trends in mathematics and science achievement between 1994 and 1998 in an international context.

Author(s): Comparative Education Research Unit, Ministry of Education

Date Published: May 2000