Curriculum context

The learning area assessments were administered in Term 3 of 2024 and the foundation area assessments in Term 4 2024.

• For the learning area assessments, both were informed by the versions of the curriculum available at the time (for Mathematics and Statistics this was the 2024 refreshed NZC and for Science this was the 2007 NZC).
• For the foundation area assessments, Maths maintained a consistent approach with the 2023 foundation area assessment, and writing was informed by the most current version of the curriculum at the time.

About the report

This report comprises two chapters and four appendices. Chapter 1 explains the sampling approach used in the study, whereas the second describes the development and implementation of the 2024 programme. Appendices 1 to 4 provide additional detail about the assessments that were part of the programme.

• Chapter 1: Sample Characteristics for 2024
• Chapter 2: Methods for the 2024 Curriculum Insights and Progress Study Programme
• Appendix 1: Scope and Approach for the Foundation Area Assessment of Mathematics, 2024
• Appendix 2: Scope and Approach for the Foundation Area Assessment of Writing, 2024
• Appendix 3: Scope and Approach for the Assessment of Science, 2024
• Appendix 4: Scope and Approach for the Assessment of Mathematics and Statistics, 2024

More information is available on the website of the Curriculum Insights and Progress Study.