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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PIRLS 2010/11 in New Zealand: An overview of findings
PIRLS is an international research study designed to measure trends in reading literacy achievement of middle-primary school students every five years; in New Zealand the study involves Year 5 students. This was the third cycle and was administered in New…
Author(s): Megan Chamberlain, Research Division, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: July 2013
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PIRLS 2010/11 Reading literacy in New Zealand: A summary of findings
This summary presents an overview of information from the 2010/11 PIRLS national report, which describes the reading literacy achievement of New Zealand’s Year 5 students in both an international and national context. A selection of key findings for 2010/11 along…
Author(s): Megan Chamberlain, Research Division, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: July 2013
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PISA 2009: Reading Workbook
This workbook examines key findings on New Zealand 15-year-old students' reading performance from the Programme for International Student Assessment 2009 (PISA 2009) and explores their implications.…
Author(s): Maree Telford, Research Division, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: March 2013
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PISA 2009: Reading to Learn: New Zealand 15-year-olds' reading habits, learning approaches and experiences of teaching practices
This report investigates the reading habits and learning approaches examined in PISA 2009, with a focus on gender and a particular emphasis on boys. It also briefly examines the attitudes of 15-year-olds' parents/whānau to reading, and their (or someone else…
Author(s): Maree Telford, Research Division, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: March 2013
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TIMSS 2010/11 & PIRLS 2010/11 Key findings: New Zealand’s participation in PIRLS and TIMSS
This summary report presents the key findings from New Zealand's participation in PIRLS (Progress in International Reading Literacy Study) 2010/11 and TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study) 2010/11.…
Author(s): Megan Chamberlain and Robyn Caygill
Date Published: December 2012
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Participating and contributing? The role of school and community in supporting civic and citizenship education
This report is the fourth in a series based on the International Civic and Citizenship Education Study (ICCS), which was undertaken in New Zealand in 2008. It focuses on the role of the school and the community in civic and…
Author(s): Rachel Bolstad, New Zealand Council for Educational Research.
Date Published: July 2012
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New Zealand students' intentions towards participation in the democratic processes: New Zealand results
This report is the third in a series based on the International Civic and Citizenship Education Study (ICCS), which was undertaken in New Zealand in 2008. This report investigates students' perceptions of responsible adult citizenship and their current interests and…
Author(s): Rosemary Hipkins, New Zealand Council for Educational Research and Paul Satherley, Research, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: July 2012
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What do our students think about New Zealand, democracy and freedom?
This is the second of a series of publications based on the results of the International Civic and Citizenship Education Study (ICCS). It focuses on the view of Year 9 students on New Zealand and its institutions, and on issues…
Author(s): Paul Satherley, Research, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: November 2011
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PISA 2009: Digital readers at age 15 - Results from the PISA 2009 Electronic Reading Assessment
The Electronic Reading Assessment is a new and innovative component of PISA that acknowledges the increasing relevance of electronic text and recognises its importance as a feature of reading. Those students who took part in the Electronic Reading Assessment (ERA)…
Author(s): Sarah Kirkham, Comparative Education Research Unit, Ministry of Education
Date Published: June 2011
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PISA 2009: Our 21st century learners at age 15
This report provides a high level picture of New Zealand’s 15-year-old performance in reading literacy (main focus), mathematical literacy and scientific literacy. It compares New Zealand’s results with other top- and high-performing countries. In July and August 2009 4,643 New…
Author(s): Maree Telford with Steve May, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: December 2010
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What do New Zealand students understand about civic knowledge and citizenship?
This is the first of a series of publications based on the results of the International Civic and Citizenship Education Study (ICCS). This report focuses on New Zealand Year 9 students' achievement in civic knowledge in comparison with their peers…
Author(s): Kate Lang, Research, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: November 2010
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PISA 2006: Scientific Literacy - How ready are our 15-year-olds for tomorrow's world?
The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), an initiative of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), assesses three key areas of knowledge and skills: reading literacy, mathematical literacy and scientific literacy. It is administered every three years, and…
Author(s): Maree Telford, Research Division, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: March 2010
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PISA 2003: Student learning approaches for tomorrow’s world
This PISA-03 thematic report tells us about the extent to which New Zealand 15-year-old students feel engaged in learning, display self-belief in learning particular subjects, and adopt various learning strategies.…
Author(s): Ministry of Education.
Date Published: November 2009
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PISA 2003: Reading skills for tomorrow’s world
This PISA-03 thematic report assesses the ability of New Zealand 15-year-old students to understand, use and reflect on a written text in order to achieve their own goals, to develop their knowledge and potential and to participate in society.…
Author(s): Ministry of Education
Date Published: November 2009
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PISA 2003: Mathematics skills for tomorrow’s world
This PISA-03 thematic report assesses the ability of New Zealand 15-year-old students to apply their mathematical knowledge, skills and competencies in ways that will help them in the world outside school.…
Author(s): Ministry of Education.
Date Published: November 2009
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PISA 2003: Science skills for tomorrows' world
This PISA-03 thematic report explores the ability of New Zealand 15-year-old students to apply their science knowledge and skills to real-life situations.…
Author(s): Ministry of Education.
Date Published: November 2009
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PISA 2003: Problem solving for tomorrows' world
This PISA-03 thematic report explores the problem-solving skills of New Zealand 15-year-old students. The problem-solving component examines their overall capacity to solve problems in real-life situations beyond the context of the school curriculum.…
Author(s): Ministry of Education.
Date Published: November 2009
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PISA 2003: Learning for tomorrow’s world: Brochure
This brochure summarises the key findings of the PISA 2003 study, which included a series of five thematic reports for a more comprehensive analysis.…
Author(s): Ministry of Education.
Date Published: November 2009
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New Zealand students' engagement with the PIRLS 2006 reading passages
This paper summarises the findings from an ‘enjoyment’ survey administered to approximately 6300 New Zealand Grade 4 (Year 5) children. The research investigated whether or not the students engaged with the PIRLS 2006 reading passages, why they liked them, and…
Author(s): Megan Chamberlain and Robyn Caygill
Date Published: November 2008
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PIRLS 2005/06 in New Zealand: A summary of national findings
This brochure summarises some of the national level findings pertaining to Year 5 students from their participation in the 2005/2006 PIRLS assessment.…
Author(s): Comparative Education Research Unit, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: October 2008
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