Research and Readings
NZ Readings and Research
Reviving the Flames of Excellence: Igniting a System that Learns (2023)
The paper by Michael Absolum, Adrienne Carlisle and Mary Chamberlain outlines our current education woes, then presents a learning framework, analyses the extent to which the key elements in the framework are present across our compulsory education system, and proposes actions that will ensure that our education system delivers real value for all learners. Click here for the article.
Improve education provision in Aotearoa: By building assessment and learning capability
The article by Professor Jenny Poskitt proposes building assessment and learning capability to provide clarity on the what, when and how of teaching and learning to enable the education system to celebrate ākonga diversity and agency through life wide and lifelong learning.
You can find the article here in the New Zealand Annual Review of Education.
Click here for more recent articles and reports written by Professor Poskitt.
NZ Readings and Research
Transforming Education: The Impact of 110 Kāhui Ako (2024)
A report by the New Appointments National Panel illuminates the current Kāhui Ako landscape, highlights its impact and identifies eight key areas of transformation. You can find it here.
Considering the assessment landscape in 2024
Charles Darr and Graeme Cosslett of NZCER comment usefully on current directions in assessment. Find the article here.
Excellence – a competence to mastery model – NZQA discussion paper (2023)
A NZQA discussion paper explores the NCEA grades Achieved, Merit and Excellence. You can find it here.
Writings on Education during the COVID years (2020 – 2022)
Educators write about doing the best for students under extreme circumstances. Find the articles here.
Thoughts on Curriculum and Assessment from a NZ teacher in London
Sue Leslie on the differences between the NZ and English curriculum and assessment systems. Click here for Sue’s article.
Recent International Research
C. Wyatt‑Smith · L. Adie · L.R. Harris – British Educational Research Journal
Accessibility in assessment for learning: sharing criteria for success (2023)
The articles without links are available on application from the authors, through an academic institution or for purchase,.
Mediating teachers’ assessment work (2023)
L. Adie · J. Gallagher · C. Wyatt‑Smith · N. Spina · C. DeLuca – AARE
Assessment Position Papers
Trends in assessment: An overview of themes in the literature Rose Hipkins and Marie Cameron (2018)
This report, commissioned by the Ministry of Education, outlines findings from a literature review of trends in assessment policy and practice.
Notes from the presentation at NZARE Conference, November 2018 by Dr. Rosemary Hipkins: Are the 2011 National Assessment Principles still fit for purpose?
Ministry of Education Position Paper: Assessment (2011)
This Assessment Position Paper, produced by the Ministry of Education and released in 2011, outlines its vision for assessment. It describes what the assessment landscape should look like if assessment is to be used effectively to promote system-wide improvement within, and across, all layers of the schooling system. The paper places assessment firmly at the heart of effective teaching and learning.
Ministry of Education Position Paper: Assessment (Schooling Sector) 2011 (PDF 5 MB)
Directions for Assessment in New Zealand (DANZ)
Michael Absolum, Lester Flockton, John Hattie, Rosemary Hipkins and Ian Reid (2009)
Published in March 2009, the paper was written to provide broad advice to the Ministry of Education to guide and inform the design of new and improved strategies, policies, and plans for assessment.
Assessment Publications – NZ
Assessment Matters, NZCER Press, Wellington.
This is a refereed, international journal that pushes the thinking in assessment in education research, policy, and practice. It provides a forum for discussing, debating, and communicating developments and advances in matters relating to assessment in the field of education.
BES – Best Evidence Synthesis Iterations
The New Zealand Ministry of Education’s best evidence synthesis iterations draw together, explain, and illustrate through vignette and case studies, bodies of evidence about what works to improve education outcomes, and what can make a bigger difference for the education of all our children and young people.
Education Counts: Publications
A list of available Ministry of Education reports.
Up to date news of education matters from NZCER.
Education Review Office (ERO) – Our research | Ā Mātou Rangahau
In this section of the ERO website you’ll find education system evaluations, effective practice reports, resources and guides.
set: Research Information for Teachers
set magazines, published by NZCER, are an assessment research resource for teachers.
