Literacy & Numeracy Publications
Research on teaching and learning in literacy, language and numeracy and analyses of international surveys on adult literacy and numeracy.
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Assessing skills of adult learners in 2011
This is an initial statistical report on the Literacy and Numeracy for Adults Assessment Tool in terms of the extent of its use in 2011, the first full year of implementation, the reading and numeracy profiles of learners when first…
Author(s): Chris Lane, Tertiary Sector Performance Analysis, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: February 2013
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Engagement is key
This report presents the findings of a small scale piece of qualitative research with nine providers delivering programmes to young people. The purpose of this research is to understand the experiences of implementing the Assessment Tool. This report supplements the…
Author(s): Jacqui Haggland, Ahikiwi Research and Consulting and Dee Earle, Tertiary Sector Performance Analysis, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: February 2013
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Literacy skills of young adult New Zealanders
This report explores how the literacy of young adults (aged 16-24) in New Zealand varies according to a wide range of factors. Literacy here refers to literacy in English only, and the main aspect of literacy considered is document literacy,…
Author(s): Chris Lane, Tertiary Sector Performance Analysis and Reporting, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: June 2011
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Factors linked to young adult literacy
This report explores the factors linked to the literacy of young adults (aged 16-24) in New Zealand using statistical modelling. Literacy here refers to literacy in English only, and the particular aspect of literacy considered is document literacy, which refers…
Author(s): Chris Lane, Tertiary Sector Performance Analysis, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: June 2011
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Literacy and numeracy at work: Skills, education and job tasks
This report looks at the use of literacy and numeracy skills at work, and how this relates to the skills and education of employees. It uses data from the Adult Literacy and Lifeskills (ALL) survey to look at how well…
Author(s): Dee Earle, Tertiary Sector Performance Analysis, Ministry of Education
Date Published: February 2011
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Digital information literacy: Supported development of capability in tertiary environments
This report describes a project to explore what digital information literacy is and how it could be most effectively applied in tertiary education. It provides an initial definition of digital information literacy based on a review of the national and…
Author(s): Bronwyn Hegarty and Merrolee Penman (Otago Polytechnic), Oriel Kelly (Manukau Institute of Technology), Lynn Jeffrey (Massey University), Dawn Coburn and Jenny McDonald (University of Otago)
Date Published: August 2010
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Adult literacy and numeracy in New Zealand: A regional analysis
This report analyses the distribution of literacy and numeracy skills among people aged 25 to 65 in New Zealand in 2006, using data from the Adult Literacy and Life Skills (ALL) Survey. It investigates whether there were geographical concentrations of…
Author(s): Chris Lane, Tertiary Sector Performance Analysis, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: July 2010
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Adult literacy and numeracy in New Zealand: Key factors
This report explores a range of factors associated with English literacy and numeracy among people aged 25-65, using data from the Adult Literacy and Life Skills (ALL) Survey 2006. It finds that three key factors can account for a large…
Author(s): Chris Lane, Tertiary Sector Performance Analysis, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: July 2010
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Numeracy for adults: Latest findings from teaching and learning research
This report identifies critical factors for successful numeracy learning in tertiary education. It is based on the latest teaching and learning research from New Zealand and overseas. It sets out the practical implications of these findings for how providers teach…
Author(s): Gill Thomas and Jenny Ward, Maths Technology Limited.
Date Published: July 2010
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Numeracy for adults: Building skills with online learning links
This report describes a project that supplemented workplace learning with online numeracy activities. It found that simple online tasks that trainees completed in their own time helped them to improve their numeracy skills.…
Author(s): Gill Thomas and Jenny Ward, Maths Technology Limited.
Date Published: June 2010
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'One size does not fit all': How five tertiary education organisations embed literacy, language and numeracy: case study findings
This report describes how a wānanga, a polytechnic, two private training establishments and an industry training organisation teach literacy, language and numeracy skills as part of their programmes.…
Author(s): Linda Leach, Nick Zepke, Penny Haworth: Massey University, and Peter Isaacs.
Date Published: June 2010
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'One size does not fit all': How five tertiary education organisations embed literacy, language and numeracy: Summary report
This report summarises the findings of a project on how different tertiary education organisations teach literacy, language and numeracy skills as part of their programmes.…
Author(s): Linda Leach, Nick Zepke, Penny Haworth: Massey University, and Peter Isaacs.
Date Published: June 2010
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Literacy and life skills for Pasifika adults: Results from the ALL Survey
The 2006 ALL survey was designed to measure the distribution of literacy and numeracy skills among the adult population of New Zealand. The ALL survey included an oversample of Pasifika adults. This design feature has allowed meaningful insights into the…
Author(s): Elliot Lawes, Research Division, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: August 2009
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The ALL Survey: The effect of first language and education on literacy, employment and income
The report uses data from the 2006 Adult Literacy and Life Skills (ALL) survey to look at New Zealanders who have English as an additional language. It explores their literacy and numeracy skills and educational qualifications and the effect of…
Author(s): Dee Earle, Tertiary Sector Performance Analysis, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: September 2009
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Skills and education: How well do educational qualifications measure skills?
This report, based on the Adult Literacy and Life Skills (ALL) Survey 2006, examines the link between English literacy and numeracy skills and educational qualifications by looking at the characteristics of people who have high levels of qualifications but low…
Author(s): Roger Smyth and Chris Lane, Tertiary Sector Performance Analysis, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: September 2009
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Hangaia te mātāpuna o te mōhia: learning foundations for Māori adults
Hangaia te mātāpuna o te mōhio can mean to build the precious gift of knowledge or to build the well-spring of learning. It symbolises the experience of Māori adults as they re-enter education to develop their literacy, language and numeracy.…
Author(s): Professor Stephen May, Waikato University
Date Published: August 2009
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Literacy and life skills for Pasifika adults: Further investigation: Results from the ALL Survey
This report, which complements Literacy and Life Skills for Pasifika Adults, investigates the extent to which the distribution of English literacy among Pasifika adults is associated with changes in the distribution of their educational attainment and familiarity with English.…
Author(s): Elliot Lawes, Research Division, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: August 2009
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Literacy and life skills for Māori adults: Results from the ALL Survey
The 2006 ALL survey measured skills in prose literacy, document literacy, numeracy and problem solving. The ALL survey included an oversample of Māori adults. This design feature has allowed meaningful analyses of the distribution of literacy and numeracy skills among…
Released on Education Counts: September 2009
Author(s): Paul Satherley and Elliot Lawes, Research Division, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: August 2009
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Literacy and life skills for Māori adults: Further investigation: Results from the ALL Survey
This report, which complements Literacy and Life Skills for Maori Adults, investigates the extent to which the distribution of literacy among Maori adults is associated with a range of potential explanatory factors.…
Released on Education Counts: September 2009
Author(s): Paul Satherley and Elliot Lawes, Research Division, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: August 2009
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Mā te huruhuru ka rere te manu: how can language and literacy be optimised for Māori learner success?
This report explores success in literacy and language learning for Māori adults. It captures the perspectives of Māori tutors and students who were or undertaking, or considering, tertiary education at introductory, foundation or certificate level.…
Author(s): Hera White, Tania Oxenham, Marion Tahana, Kim Williams and Kimi Matthews, Waikato Institute of Technology
Date Published: August 2009
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