National Monitoring Study of Student Achievement (NMSSA) NMSSA monitors achievement in Years 4 and 8. All learning areas of the New Zealand Curriculum are covered over a five-year cycle. |
Best Evidence Synthesis (BES) The Best Evidence Synthesis Mathematics and Pāngarau (BES) synthesises New Zealand evidence and international research about quality mathematics teaching. Published in 2007, it is part of a research programme funded by the Ministry of Education to inform policy and practice in New Zealand. |
Education Review Office (ERO) Two recent reports from the Education Review Office: |
Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) TIMSS is an international study on student achievement in mathematics and science. It involves New Zealand students in Years 5 and 9, every four years. |
Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) PISA is an international study that assesses how well 15 year-olds are prepared to meet the challenges of today’s society. It includes an assessment of mathematical literacy and is carried out every three years. Latest results are available for 2018. |
Numeracy Development Projects reports Annual evaluation reports and compendium papers on each section of the Numeracy Development Projects (2000-2010). |