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The impact of family and community resources on student outcomes: An assessment of the international literature with implications for NZ
This review, which is one of the literature reviews commissioned as part of the Strategic Research Initiative, examines the impact of family and community resources on student outcomes. It includes international and New Zealand research. In terms of family environment,…
Author(s): Thomas Nechyba; Patrick McEwan, and Dina Older-Aguilar, Stanford University. Report prepared for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: June 2005
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TIMSS 2002/03: Mathematics and science achievement in New Zealand Year 9
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). The study…
Author(s): Comparative Education Research Unit, Ministry of Education
Date Published: December 2004
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PISA 2000: Focus on low socio-economic status students' achievement in reading literacy
This report focuses on reading literacy of low SES 15-year-old students. Using information from the PISA 2000 study, this report reviews educational outcomes and examines the factors associated with high achievement among low SES students.…
Author(s): Comparative Education Research Unit, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: November 2004
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PISA 2000: Focus on Māori achievement in reading literacy
This report first reviews educational outcomes for Māori 15-year-olds drawing on the PISA 2000 study, and then focuses on reading literacy and the factors associated with high achievement among Māori students. By highlighting the differences between high and low achievers…
Author(s): Comparative Education Research Unit, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: September 2004
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PISA 2000: Focus on Pacific students achievement in reading literacy
This report focuses on reading literacy of Pacific 15-year-old students. Using information from the PISA 2000 study, this report reviews educational outcomes and examines the factors associated with high achievement among Pacific students.…
Author(s): Comparative Education Research Unit, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: September 2004
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An evaluation of the use and integration of readymade commercial literacy packages into classroom programmes
This research identifies effective teacher practice for integrating commercially-produced readymade learning materials into classrooms to meet student learning needs. The research focused on practice with respect to literacy packages but the findings have resonance for other curriculum areas. The project…
Author(s): Judy Parr, Margaret Aikman, Earl Irving and Kathryn Glasswell. Report prepared for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: February 2004
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Like writing off the paper: Report on student learning in the Arts
This research investigates the characteristics of student learning in the arts, and notes the implications for teachers of the arts. The report also identifies some indicators for teaching and learning beyond the arts.…
Author(s): Chris Holland and Peter O’Connor. Report prepared for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: 2004
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PIRLS 2001: New Zealand's year 5 student achievement
This document provides comprehensive national level information from New Zealand's participation in the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) in November 2001. As well as reporting achievement results for Year 5 students, it includes home, class, and school contextual…
Author(s): Robyn Caygill and Megan Chamberlain, Research, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: 2004
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PIRLS 2001: New Zealand's year 5 student achievement - Summary
A summary sheet of New Zealand's Year 5 student achievement in the 2001 Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) assessment.…
Author(s): Comparative Education Research Unit, Ministry of Education
Date Published: December 2003
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Evaluation of the Literacy Leadership Initiative: The Enhancement Programme 2001
The Literacy Leadership initiative was established in 2000 as part of the Ministry of Education's Literacy and Numeracy Strategy. The Enhancement Programme comprised professional development and support from a facilitator for principals and leading teachers of literacy to review their…
Author(s): Helen Timperley, Judy Parr and Raewyn Higginson, School of Education, University of Auckland. Report prepared for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: June 2003
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A study of the use of School Entry Assessment (SEA) in schools
School Entry Assessment (SEA) is a tool designed to provide teachers with information about some of the knowledge and skills children have when they first begin school. SEA has been available for use in schools since 1997. In August 2001…
Author(s): Sharon Dewar and Maree Telford, Research, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: 2003
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Thinking outside the square: Innovative ways to raise achievement for at risk students
Thinking Outside The Square provides information for schools wanting to introduce innovative and effective programmes for raising the educational achievement of at risk students. The publication draws on the findings of two research projects that evaluated the success of programmes…
Author(s): Janet Clinton, Summary prepared by Janet Rivers. Report for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: 2003
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TIMSS 1998/99: 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. The beliefs and attitudes of the teachers of the Year 9 students along with details of the school and classroom environment are presented. The…
Author(s): Megan Chamberlain and Robyn Caygill
Date Published: August 2002
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Picking up the Pace
This research project delivered concentrated professional development in literacy instruction to groups of early childhood and new entrant teachers in decile one schools in Mangere and Otara. The outcome was a substantial lift in the reading and writing achievement of…
Author(s): Gwenneth Phillips, Stuart McNaughton, Shelly MacDonald and Michael Keith, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: January 2002
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School Entry Assessment: June 1997-Dec 2000
To achieve early success at school, a child needs to link what is being taught with past experiences and existing knowledge, understandings and skills. Teachers help children to make these links by learning about each child through observation and assessment,…
Author(s): Di Davies, Research, Ministry of Eductaion.
Date Published: 2001
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TIMSS 1998/99: Trends in year 9 students' mathematics and science achievement
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…
Author(s): Megan Chamberlain and Maurice Walker, Comparative Education Research, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: 2001
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TIMSS 1998/99: Preliminary achievement result
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
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Making a difference in the classroom: Effective teaching practice in low decile, multicultural schools
The AIMHI Project is a School Support initiative set up to raise the achievement of Māori and Pacific Island students in eight low decile secondary schools. The project began in 1996 and since that time major collective and individual school…
Author(s): Jan Hill and Kay Hawk, Institute for Professional Development and Educational Research, Albany Campus, Massey University.
Date Published: March 2000
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Māori participation and performance in education: A summary by Anne Else
This is a summary by Anne Else of a report prepared for the Ministry of Education in May 1997 entitled Māori Participation & Performance in Education: A Literature Review and Research Programme. The original report was authored by Simon Chapple,…
Author(s): Anne Else, Report for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: May 1997
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Towards making achieving cool: Achievement in multi-cultural high schools (AIMHI)
Eight decile one schools with high ratios of Pacific Island students were selected to be part of a developmental project called AIMHI.…
Author(s): Kay Hawk and Jan Hill, Educational Research and Development Centre (ERDC) and Massey University. Report prepared for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: December 1996
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