Large Scale International Studies Publications
Research and data from the large school focussed international studies, namely, PISA, PIRLS, TIMSS, TALIS, ICCS.
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PISA 2018: Summary Report - System performance and equity
This summary report provides an overview of New Zealand results for reading, mathematical and scientific literacy in an international context. In addition this report looks at the overall trends in New Zealand achievement for each of these subjects as well…
Author(s): Steve May with Adam Jang-Jones and Alexandra McGregor, Educational Measurement and Assessment, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: December 2019
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PIRLS 2016: Reading Literacy and the Classroom
The IEA's fourth cycle of the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study, 'PIRLS 2016', was a collaborative project involving a large number of people working together, internationally and nationally during various phases; without the efforts of these people, the study…
Author(s): Megan Chamberlain [Educational Measurement and Assessment, Ministry of Education]
Date Published: September 2019
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TALIS 2018: Year 7-10 teachers' teaching and assessment practices
A high proportion of teachers of Year 7-10 students in New Zealand often have students use ICT for projects and class work. Most teachers feel confident using a variety of assessment strategies, particularly experienced teachers. This report draws on findings…
Author(s): Ministry of Education.
Date Published: June 2019
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TALIS 2018: Year 7-10 Teaching Workforce
Most teachers of Year 7-10 students in New Zealand are motivated to enter the profession to influence young people and contribute to society. Their working hours are similar to other English-speaking countries, and most report that “all in all” they…
Author(s): Ministry of Education.
Date Published: June 2019
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TALIS 2018: School climate in New Zealand Year 7-10 schools
The majority of teachers of Year 7-10 students in New Zealand report positive teacher-student interactions and a pleasant learning environment, though bullying remains an issue. This report draws on findings from TALIS 2018 Results (Volume I): Teachers and School Leaders…
Author(s): Ministry of Education
Date Published: June 2019
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TALIS 2018: Year 7-10 teachers' training and professional development
Teachers of Year 7-10 students in New Zealand are generally well prepared to enter the teaching profession, though would like more training in ICT. Almost all teachers participated in professional development in the past 12 months. This report draws on…
Author(s): Ministry of Education.
Date Published: June 2019
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PIRLS 2016: Schools and school climate for learning
PIRLS is an international research study designed to measure trends in the reading literacy achievement of middle primary school students every five years. PIRLS 2016 was the fourth cycle and was implemented in late 2015 and early 2016. The first…
Author(s): Megan Chamberlain, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: May 2019
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PIRLS 2016: New Zealand's Achievement
This report presents the key findings from New Zealand's participation in PIRLS (Progress in International Reading Literacy Study) 2015/16.…
Author(s): Ministry of Education
Date Published: December 2017
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PISA 2015: Collaborative problem solving
Over 4,500 New Zealand students took part in PISA 2015, which included an assessment of their collaborative solving abilities and attitudes towards cooperation. Collaborative problem solving is how an individual works together with others to solve a problem, through establishing…
Author(s): Steve May, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: November 2017
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Science achievement: What we know from New Zealand's participation in TIMSS 2014/15 and PISA 2015
In 2014 and 2015 New Zealand took part in two large international studies – the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), and the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). TIMSS focuses on the maths and science achievement of…
Author(s): Comparative Education Research Unit, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: May 2017
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Mathematics achievement: What we know from New Zealand's participation in TIMSS 2014/15 and PISA 2015
In 2014 and 2015 New Zealand took part in two large international studies – the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), and the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). TIMSS focuses on the maths and science achievement of…
Author(s): Comparative Education Research Unit, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: May 2017
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PISA 2015: New Zealand Students Wellbeing
Students’ educational outcomes can be affected by a range of factors from inside and outside of the school grounds. For example, students who are motivated to succeed have high expectations for the future, and those who have a strong sense…
Author(s): Comparative Education Research Unit, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: April 2017
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PISA 2015: New Zealand headline results
Scientific literacy was the major focus in PISA 2015 and reading and mathematics literacy the minor focuses. In New Zealand over 4,500 students from 183 schools took part in the study in July/August 2015. DISCLAIMER: “A prior version of these…
Author(s): Comparative Education Research Unit, Ministry of Education
Date Published: December 2016
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PISA 2015: The science context for PISA
The findings presented come from the administration of PISA 2015 where the main domain was science and cover both science achievement and the context in which the science learning of 15-year-old students takes place. This report is divided into two
Author(s): Sarah Kirkham with Steve May, Comparative Education Research Unit, Ministry of Education
Date Published: December 2016
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PISA 2015: New Zealand summary report
This summary report provides an overview of New Zealand results for science, reading and mathematics literacy in an international context. In addition this report looks at the overall trends in New Zealand achievement for each of these subjects as well…
Author(s): Steve May with Jonathan Flockton and Sarah Kirkham, Comparative Education Research Unit, Ministry of Education
Date Published: December 2016
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PISA 2012: Series on Learners Volume I: Student confidence and beliefs about their ability to learn maths
This report focuses on the link between self-beliefs and maths achievement. It presents data which addresses the following areas: Average levels of learning beliefs among New Zealand students compared with the OECD average Impact of learning beliefs on maths achievement…
Author(s): Michelle Lamy with Steve May, Comparative Education Research, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: November 2016
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PISA 2012: Series on Learners Volume II: How students approach learning
This report focuses on the links between maths anxiety, openness to problem solving, perseverance and maths achievement. It presents data which addresses the following areas: Maths anxiety, openness to problem solving and perseverance among New Zealand students compared with the…
Author(s): Michelle Lamy with Steve May, Comparative Education Research, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: November 2016
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PISA 2012: Series on Learners Volume III: Why students are motivated to learn maths
This report focuses on the link between motivation to learn maths and maths achievement. Volume III presents data which addresses the following areas: Motivation to learn maths among New Zealand students compared with the OECD average.Impact of motivation to learn…
Author(s): Michelle Lamy with Steve May, Comparative Education Research, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: November 2016
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PISA 2012: Series on Learners Volume IV: What students think about school
This report focuses on the link between attitudes towards school and maths achievement. Volume IV presents data which addresses the following areas: Attitudes towards school among New Zealand students compared with the OECD average. Impact of attitudes towards school on…
Author(s): Michelle Lamy with Steve May, Comparative Education Research, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: November 2016
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Insights for Teachers: Year 7-10 teachers' self-efficacy and job satisfaction
This is the third 'Insights for Teachers' focusing on TALIS. In this Insights for Teachers, we report on teachers’ self-efficacy and job satisfaction, as reported in the OECD Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS).
Author(s): Chris Cockerill, Debra Taylor and Nicola Marshall, Evidence, Data and Knowledge, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: February 2016
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