This article clarifies the confusion between constructivism as a learning theory and the process of constructing knowledge.

Being aware of validity and how it can be threatened can help teachers make decisions about what assessments are worth making and what they can be used for ...

Here you will find our Pūrongo ā-tau (Annual Reports), Te Rautaki a Rangahau Mātauranga o Aotearoa 2021–2025 (the NZCER Strategy), as well as our recent Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Education.

Statistical investigations | Te tūhuratanga tauanga: Understanding progressions in The New Zealand Curriculum and Te Marautanga o Aotearoa ...

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Junior Science: Thinking with Evidence Science: Thinking with Evidence STAR Reading Test Supplementary Spelling Assessments (SSpA) BURT Word Reading Test Te Urungi - te reo Māori assessment ...

Supporting vulnerable students, having too much asked of their school and recruiting quality teachers are among the biggest issues facing secondary schools in Aotearoa, new NZCER research has found.

As schools gear up for Term 1, assessment will be at the forefront of many teachers' minds. NZCER offers many options for assessing literacy and mathematics, from our suite of Progressive Achievement ...

As one of the fastest-moving developments in education, the role of AI is a topic that has posed significant questions for educators in Aotearoa and abroad. NZCER is pleased once again to host ...

We framed our session as an opportunity to explore climate transitions. One of the challenges of climate change is that it can feel big, scary, overwhelming, and outside of our control. Talking about ...

Supporting students with learning, social, emotional and wellbeing needs are the top issues for primary principals in Aotearoa. The findings come from Uiuinga ā-Motu o ngā Kura, the National Survey of ...

From sandbagging and school closures to blown-off roofing, more frequent extreme weather is impacting schools, families, and communities across Aotearoa. For the first time in 2024, we asked about ...