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Education Statistics of New Zealand: 2009
Education Statistics of New Zealand: 2009 is a booklet containing basic education statistics. Data relates to roll counts, teacher numbers and institution numbers, as well as, information on government funding, selected education sector indicators, and the strategies Ka Hikitia –…
Author(s): Olivia Dench, Education Information and Analysis, Ministry of Education
Date Published: July 2010
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Profile & Trends 2009: New Zealand's Tertiary Education Sector
This is edition 12 in an annual series on the tertiary education sector. Key findings from the 2009 report are: 469,000 students were enrolled in formal study programmes in 2009, including 43,500 international students. There were 202,000 industry trainees in…
Author(s): Tertiary Sector Performance Analysis and Reporting, Ministry of Education
Date Published: August 2010
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Social and economic indicators of education
This report uses data from the 2008 New Zealand General Social Survey to explore how a range of 30 social and economic indicators vary with education. It provides evidence supporting known economic benefits, and new evidence on a range of…
Author(s): David Scott, Tertiary Sector Performance Analysis, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: August 2010
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Are particular school subjects associated with better performance at university?
This analysis looks at the association of school subject and school achievement on university performance. The school subjects considered are those on the ‘approved list’ of subjects for the New Zealand university entrance requirement.…
Author(s): Ralf Engler, Tertiary Sector Performance Analysis, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: July 2010
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Comparing Modern Apprenticeships and industry training
The Modern Apprenticeships programme was introduced nation-wide in 2001 to address participation problems in workplace industry training by young people. It is aimed at 15 to 21 year olds wishing to participate in formalised workplace-based training, and is intended to…
Author(s): Paul Mahoney, Tertiary Sector Performance Analysis, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: July 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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Changes in Student Allowances in 2009
From 2006 to 2008 the number of student allowances recipients rose by 5 percent each year, reaching 65,700 in 2008. In 2009, the number of recipients increased by 16,900 (or 26 percent) and reached 82,6002. The increase was largely due…
Author(s): Central Forecasting and Modelling Unit, Ministry of Education.
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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'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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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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e-learning for adult literacy, language and numeracy: Case study of a polytechnic
This case study describes how a New Zealand polytechnic uses e-learning to help students with literacy, language and numeracy needs.…
Author(s): Niki Davis, Jo Fletcher and Irene Absalom, University of Canterbury.
Date Published: June 2010
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e-learning for adult literacy, language and numeracy: Summary of findings
This report summarises the main findings of a research project on how e-learning can help to improve adults’ literacy, language and numeracy skills.…
Author(s): Niki Davis and Jo Fletcher, University of Canterbury.
Date Published: June 2010
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e-learning for adult literacy, language and numeracy: A review of the literature
This report reviews the international literature on e-learning and on adult literacy, language and numeracy. It identifies how to engage adults successfully in e-learning to improve their literacy, language and numeracy skills.…
Author(s): Niki Davis and Jo Fletcher with Dr Barry Brooker, Professor John Everatt, Professor Gail Gillon, Julie Mackey and Dr Donna Morrow, University of Canterbury.
Date Published: June 2010
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2009 Tertiary Education Enrolments
New Zealanders up-skill as more students take on higher study. Strong upward movement in international student numbers.
Author(s): Mieke Wensvoort, Tertiary Sector Performance Analysis, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: May 2010
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Academic performance of first-year bachelors students at university
The study considered a population of first-year bachelors-degree students at university, who had all achieved the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) level 3 and attained the University Entrance standard.…
Author(s): Ralf Engler, Tertiary Sector Performance Analysis, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: May 2010
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International student enrolments in New Zealand 2003-2009
This report summarises the publicly available data, from four main sources, on enrolments of international students within New Zealand education provider sectors from 2003 to 2009. Summary information is also stated on the numbers of approved student visas and permits…
Author(s): International Division, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: May 2010
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Benefits of tertiary certificates and diplomas: Exploring economic and social outcomes
This report examines the economic and social benefits of tertiary certificates and diplomas and provides new evidence of the value of a significant part of the tertiary education system. It makes use of a range of data to look at…
Author(s): Dee Earle, Tertiary Sector Performance Analysis, Ministry of Education
Date Published: May 2010
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Labour market outcomes of skills and qualifications
This paper looks at the employment and income benefits of literacy skills and qualifications.It draws on data from the Adult Literacy and Life Skills (ALL) survey. The results of the analysis show that the benefit of increased literacy without higher…
Author(s): Dee Earle, Tertiary Sector Performance Analysis, Ministry of Education
Date Published: March 2010
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