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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Skills, qualifications and wages: An analysis from the Adult Literacy and Life Skills survey
This study used data from the Adult Literacy and Life Skills survey to look at the extent to which hourly wages can be explained by skills and qualifications across industries and occupations. Hourly wages can be viewed as a measure…
Author(s): Dee Earle, Tertiary Sector Performance Analysis and Reporting, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: May 2009
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The Adult Literacy and Life Skills (ALL) Survey: Education, work and literacy
This report presents an overview of New Zealanders’ skills in relation to educational and labour force characteristics and compares results from the 1996 International Adult Literacy Survey (IALS) with results from the 2006 ALL survey. It was originally published in…
Author(s): Paul Satherley, Elliot Lawes and Saila Sok, Research Division, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: 9 May 2008 (Revised version April 2009)
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The Adult Literacy and Life Skills (ALL) Survey: Gender, ethnicity and literacy
This report is the third in a series of four that investigate the initial results of the ALL survey. It presents an overview of New Zealanders’ skills in relation to gender and ethnicity, and any changes since 1996.…
Author(s): Paul Satherley & Elliot Lawes, Research Division, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: September 2008
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The Adult Literacy and Life Skills (ALL) Survey: Age and literacy
This report is the fourth in a series of four that investigate the initial results of the ALL survey. It presents an overview of New Zealander's skills in relation to age, and any changes since 1996.…
Author(s): Paul Satherley and Elliot Lawes, Research Division, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: August 2008
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The ALL Survey: Overview and international comparisons
This report is the first in a series of four that investigate the initial results of the ALL survey. It examines any changes in literacy and numeracy skill between the 1996 International Adult Literacy Survey (IALS) and the Adult Literacy…
Author(s): Paul Satherley, Elliot Lawes and Saila Sok, Research Division, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: March 2008
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The Adult Literacy and Life Skills (ALL) Survey: An introduction
This publication is intended as an introduction to the ALL survey. It explains the nature of the ALL survey, its application and how the ALL survey results will be presented. It contains none of the ALL survey results.…
Author(s): Paul Satherley and Elliot Lawes, Research Division, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: September 2007
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The Adult Literacy and Life Skills (ALL) Survey: Further investigation
This fact sheet is a sequel to that entitled The Adult Literacy and Life Skills (ALL) Survey: Headline results and background.…
Author(s): Comparative Education Research Unit, Research Division, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: December 2007
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The ALL Survey: Headline results and background
This fact-sheet provides the first headline results of the Adult Literacy and Life Skills (ALL) Survey together with some background information.…
Author(s): Comparative Education Research Unit, Research Division, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: December 2007
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The Adult Literacy and Life Skills (ALL) Study: An Introduction Poster
This poster is intended as an introduction to the ALL study. It seeks to explain the nature of the ALL study, its application, and how the ALL results will be presented. It contains none of the ALL results itself.…
Author(s): Paul Satherley and Elliot Lawes, Research Division, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: September 2007
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He tini manu reo: learning te reo Māori through tertiary education
This report examines the size and impact of the provision of te reo Māori courses through tertiary education over the period from 2001 to 2005, in order to provide an information base for considering future directions for supporting te reo…
Author(s): Dee Earle, Tertiary Sector Performance Analysis and Reporting, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: April 2007
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Adult Foundation Learning
In this section you will find research reports produced relating to adult literacy, numeracy and language. Want more information on Adult Foundation Learning? The Ministry of Education website has more information relating to adult literacy, numeracy and language.…
Author(s): Various
Date Published: Various
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Assessment for foundation learning
The purpose of this research study is to contribute to an understanding of what is required to enhance the assessment capability of tertiary education providers of learning in literacy, numeracy, and language.…
Author(s): Tertiary Education Learning Outcomes Policy, Ministry of Education
Date Published: July 2006
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Pedagogy in Practice
An observational study of literacy, numeracy and language teachers. Researchers observed a group of literacy, numeracy and language tutors teaching adults to gain an insight into some current teaching practices in New Zealand.The Summary Report "Acts of Teaching" can be…
Author(s): John Benseman, Alison Sutton and Josie Lander, Auckland UniServices Ltd.
Date Published: December 2005
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Working in the light of evidence, as well as aspiration
This literature review considers research into the effective teaching practices in literacy, numeracy and language teaching. Auckland Uniservices conducted a literature review on behalf of the Ministry of all original research studies into effective adult literacy teaching practices. The researchers…
Author(s): Tertiary Education Learning Outcomes Policy, Ministry of Education
Date Published: November 2005
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Analysis of New Zealand Data from the International Adult Literacy Survey
The Ministry of Education commissioned Massey University researchers to conduct further analysis of the 1996 International Adult Literacy Survey (IALS) data to determine whether certain demographic factors predict or are associated with low levels of literacy. This research provides a…
Author(s): Tertiary Education Learning Outcomes Policy, Ministry of Education
Date Published: July 2005
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Foundation learning in Aotearoa/New Zealand
This study aimed to identify the breadth, volume and characteristics of foundation learning provision as it occurs in New Zealand across a wide range of contexts, involving diverse providers.…
Author(s): John Benseman, Alison Sutton and Josie Lander, Auckland UniServices Ltd.
Date Published: January 2003
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Through language to literacy
A Report on the Literacy Gains of Low-level and Pre-literate Adult Learners in Literacy Classes.…
Author(s): Nikhat Shameem, Keryn McDermott, Jeannie Martin-Blaker and Jenny Carryer: Auckland University of Technology and the School of English and Applied Linguistics, UNITEC.
Date Published: March 2002
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Adult Literacy in New Zealand: Results from the International Adult Literacy Survey
Adult literacy is considered to be vital to the economic wellbeing of developed countries. The increasing complexity of our society and the need for a more flexible and highly-educated workforce mean that individuals need to be able to comprehend and…
Author(s): Maurice Walker, Karl Udy and Nicholas Pole with assistance from Steve May, Glenn Chamberlain and Fiona Sturrock
Date Published: 1996
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