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The literature about 21st century learning argues that we need to think differently about education. Rather than simply “knowing about” things, we want students to be able to do new things with what...
| Year published: 2011 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Set article NZCER is committed to developing new assessment tools for use by New Zealand schools. Here we describe three of the development projects that are currently underway that may be of interest to...
| Year published: 2009 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Set article One of the hot topics at a small science education conference I recently attended was the Nature of Science strand of the new curriculum. There was considerable discussion about the kind of support...
| Year published: 2009 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Set article Using assessment information formatively to contribute to teaching skills and knowledge that underpin the key competencies. The example used is from a study of 600 student...
| Year published: 2007 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Set article A look at the range of assessment tools available, what they do, and how to select the most appropriate tool for your assessment needs.
| Year published: 2006 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Set article Traditionally, the beginning of the school year sees a flurry of assessment activity. In many schools this includes the use of standardised tests such as the Progressive Achievement Tests...
| Year published: 2004 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Set article The banks provide tools for formative assessment. Recently developed resources support self- and peer-assessment. Recent small-scale research projects provide information to support...
| Year published: 2004 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Set article