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Curriculum and assessment

Cross-curricular course takes flight

2 September 2021

A cross-curricular NCEA science and maths course at ASHS has resulted in deep learning about the physics involved in the principles of flight.

Education environments

My Turangawaewae – exploring identity through the arts

7 July 2021

A Creatives in Schools project took students and staff at Sylvia Park School on a learning journey encompassing the arts, mathematics, tikanga and identity.

Future of space science in good hands

30 June 2021

The NASA Scientist for a Day – Kaipūtaiao NASA mō te Rā competition encourages teachers to use space as context for learning across the curriculum

Curriculum and assessment

Providing future-world pathways into STEM careers

8 April 2021

Education Gazette looks at what schools can do to encourage students to pursue study and career pathways in the fields of STEM

Curriculum and assessment

Competition stimulates interest in STEM and space careers

15 February 2021

A NASA Scientist for a Day writing competition for Years 7-10 students is now open for entries.

Curriculum and assessment

Antarctic Academy provides cross-curricular learning

5 November 2020

An online cross-curricular programme designed to inspire the next generation of explorers to consider the plight of Antarctica and its unique wildlife

Health and wellbeing

Project 20/20: STEAM learning in action

14 August 2020

Developers of a vision screening programme that is already providing a rich learning opportunity for a group of Dunedin students

Awards and scholarships

Robotic rubbish bins earn student top prize

14 August 2020

Education Gazette sat down with Thomas James, the winner of the 2019 Prime Minister’s Future Scientist Prize, to talk about his design journey and aspirations

Maths Craft brings maths to the masses

31 July 2020

University of Canterbury mathematicians are promoting the playful side of mathematics teaching and learning through public outreach.

Māori and Pacific education

Making the most of Matariki

16 July 2020

Celebrating Matariki provides an opportunity to explore the values, key competencies and principles of The New Zealand Curriculum.

Curriculum and assessment

Full STEAM ahead Embracing hands-on learning

18 May 2020

Lunchtime at Taupaki School: students of all ages descend on the school’s dedicated STEAM classroom and well-resourced technology block

Curriculum and assessment

Students have their say

18 May 2020

Students from Northcote Intermediate have had their say about the redevelopment of their suburb as part of the school’s STEAM project-based learning programme.

Curriculum and assessment

International maths and science study a rich resource for Kiwi teachers

14 February 2020

A 4-yearly study that benchmarks the achievement of students in Years 5 and 9 in maths and science against their international counterparts.

Curriculum and assessment

Curriculum Progress Tools provide big picture

14 February 2020

A new way of recording progress should result in more informed teachers who can meet the needs of students better, says a group of maths teachers.

Curriculum and assessment

Kids love data-tracking their sleep patterns

31 January 2020

A sleep study that teaches tweens and teens about the importance of sleep sounds like a parent’s dream.

Taking maths into the hearts of communities

22 November 2019

A method of teaching which encourages group problem solving in culturally centred contexts is improving engagement and outcomes in mathematics learning.

STEM in blast-off mode

8 November 2019

With skill shortages in the fields of science, technology, engineering and maths, Engineering New Zealand has developed a fun programme

Institute of Awesome: school camp reimagined

8 November 2019

A former outdoor education camp in 40 hectares of regenerated bush in Raglan will re-open its doors in 2020

Harnessing the power of the wind

8 November 2019

New STEM resources will help students discover how Emirates Team New Zealand uses the wind to help them bring home the America’s Cup.

Young New Zealand scientists win international tournament

8 November 2019

A New Zealand secondary school team took home the gold medal at a prestigious international science competition earlier this year.

Bee study supports differentiated learning

28 October 2019

A bee colony installed at Avalon Intermediate has been a source of enjoyment, observation and learning for students, teachers and two Massey University research

Creating a generation of changemake-hers

1 August 2019

Students at Wainuiomata High School were visited by ‘GirlBoss’ Alexia Hilbertidou on her tour of New Zealand.

Solving real-world problems takes students to Hong Kong

1 August 2019

Four New Zealand students have gone through to the final round of an international maths modelling event in Hong Kong.

No streaming of mathematics students

27 June 2019

Non-streaming of mathematics in NCEA Level 1 has achieved a marked increase in the number of Māori and Pacific students studying and achieving in the subject at

Nationwide conversations on curriculum

25 January 2019

A shared commitment to great curriculum learning outcomes for students saw educators from around the country getting together in 2018.