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The case of Emily: A focus on students as they transition from primary to secondary schooling
This is one of three reports on a study which followed a diverse group of New Zealand students as they made the transition from primary to secondary schooling, progressed through Year 9 and on in to Year 10.…
Author(s): Shelley Kennedy and Sharon Cox, Research, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: September 2008
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Students’ achievement as they transition from primary to secondary schooling
This is one of three reports on a study which followed a diverse group of New Zealand students as they made the transition from primary to secondary schooling, progressed through Year 9 and on in to Year 10.…
Author(s): Sharon Cox and Shelley Kennedy, Research Division, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: September 2008
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An evaluation of the CAS Pilot Project 2006-2007
This is the final report on the findings of the CAS project.…
Author(s): Alex Neill & Teresa Maguire from New Zealand Council for Educational Research. Report prepared for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: August 2008
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National Education Findings of Assess to Learn (AtoL) Report
This report describes the impact that the Ministry of Education’s professional development Assess to Learn Project has had on teachers, students and schools in New Zealand.…
Author(s): Dr Jenny Poskitt (Massey University) & Kerry Taylor (Education Group Limited).
Date Published: July 2008
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Review of the International Student Levy
This publication is an independent review of the International Student Levy (ISL or the Levy) which currently applies to primary and secondary state and state-integrated schools that receive tuition fees from international-fee paying students studying in New Zealand.…
Author(s): Price Waterhouse Coopers
Date Published: July 2008
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The economic impact of export education
This publication/resource contains material which was developed with funding from the Export Education levy and managed by Education New Zealand on behalf of the Ministry of Education (© Crown).…
Author(s): Commissioned by Education New Zealand and Ministry of Education and prepared by Infometrics, NRB and Skinnerstrategic
Date Published: 30 June 2008
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Successful Home-School Partnerships
The purpose of this research project is to improve understanding of the key elements of successful home–school partnerships, and how these partnerships operate in different school settings. The project has two parts—a review of evidence, and an empirical research component.…
Author(s): Ally Bull, Keren Brooking & Renee Campbell
Date Published: June 2008
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Information and Communication Technologies Professional Development (ICTPD) School Clusters Programme
This page provides evaluations of the Information and Communication Technologies Professional Development (ICTPD) teacher professional development initiative. The ICTPD School Cluster programmes in New Zealand are aimed at increasing teachers’ ICT skills and pedagogical understandings of ICTs, at increasing the…
Author(s): Various
Date Published: Various
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TELA: Laptops for Teachers Evaluation: Final Report Years 9-13
The purpose of this evaluation was to investigate the impacts of the Laptops for Teachers Scheme: TELA (referred to from here as the TELA scheme) on teachers’ work over a period of four years (2003-2006) and to record emerging changes…
Author(s): Bronwen Cowie, Alister Jones, Ann Harlow, Clive McGee, Bev Cooper, Mike Forret, Thelma Miller and Ben Gardiner. Report prepared for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: June 2008
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Te Rau Awhina: Good practice examples of Māori and Pasifika private training establishments
This study was designed to investigate the practices of nominated Māori and Pasifika Private Training Establishments (PTEs) in relation to teaching & learning, and programme design & development. It also investigated for what reasons the nominated Māori and Pasifika PTEs…
Author(s): Dr Jane Marshall, Kathryn Baldwin and Dr Roger Peach, Research and Knowedge Services, New Zealand Qualifications Authority.
Date Published: June 2008
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Literature review on the experiences of Pasifika learners in the classroom
There are new challenges for education systems in knowledge societies. All learners need to be well served by their education to develop the requisite capabilities and sense of belonging and wellbeing to succeed and contribute to wider communities. This requires…
Author(s): Dr P. Bruce Ferguson, Dr. R. Gorinski, T. Wendt Samu & Dr D. Mara
Date Published: June 2008
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TELA: Laptops for Teachers Evaluation: Final Report Years 7 & 8
The purpose of this evaluation was to investigate the impacts of the Laptops for Teachers Scheme: TELA (referred to from here as the TELA scheme) on teachers’ work over a period of three years (2004-2006) and to record emerging changes…
Author(s): Bronwen Cowie, Alister Jones and Ann Harlow with Mike Forret, Clive McGee and Thelma Miller. Report prepared for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: June 2008
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Post-school choices: How well does academic achievement predict the tertiary education choices of school leavers?
This report examines the association between academic achievement at secondary school and participation in the various types of tertiary education. This new research supports the government's goal of improving outcomes for young people. It provides a complement to the report…
Author(s): Scott Ussher, Tertiary Sector Performance Analysis and Reporting, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: May 2008
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How does achievement at school affect achievement in tertiary education?
This report explores the relationship between academic achievement at secondary school and first-year achievement in tertiary education. The analysis uses a measure known as 'expected percentile' and school qualification to explain the performance of school leavers in their first year…
Author(s): David Scott, Tertiary Sector Performance Analysis and Reporting, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: May 2008
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The experiences of international students in New Zealand: Report on the results of the national survey 2007
The research builds on the previous survey of international students conducted in 2003 and provides the opportunity to understand international students’ experience of life in New Zealand.…
Author(s): Researched for the Ministry of Education by Deloitte
Date Published: May 2008
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Advanced trade, technical and professional qualifications: identifying demand
Demand for people in the workplace with advanced skills is increasing. Having more people with advanced qualifications is one part of the solution. This report finds that the areas of study where there is high unmet demand for advanced qualifications…
Author(s): David Earle, Tertiary Sector Performance Analysis and Reporting, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: May 2008
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Students' transition between school and tertiary education: 2nd edition
The purpose of this document is to report on recent trends in school leavers’ transition between school and tertiary education.…
Author(s): Marian Loader and Jacinta Dalgety, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: April 2008
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Evaluation of the Literacy Professional Development Project
The Literacy Professional Development Project (LPDP) began in March 2004. The LPDP has a focus on improving teacher content knowledge in literacy, pedagogy and practice, and building effective professional learning communities. The project provides schools with an evidence-based professional development…
Author(s): S. McDowall, M. Cameron, & R. Dingle (NZCER) with A. Gilmore, & L MacGibbon (University of Canterbury)
Date Published: December 2007
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Literacy Professional Development Project: Identifying effective teaching and professional development practices for enhanced student learning
The Literacy Professional Development Project (LPDP) began in March 2004. The LPDP has a focus on improving teacher content knowledge in literacy, pedagogy and practice, and building effective professional learning communities. The project provides schools with an evidence-based professional development…
Author(s): Judy Parr, Helen Timperley, Paul Reddish, Rebecca Jesson and Rebecca Adams
Date Published: December 2007
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PISA 2006: How ready are our 15-year-olds for tomorrow’s world?
This document provides a summary of the results from New Zealand’s participation in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2006. This assessment involved almost 5,000 New Zealand 15 year-old students, looking at their performance in science literacy (main focus),…
Author(s): Maree Telford and Robyn Caygill, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: December 2007
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