Fact sheet - Assessment for learning (PDF, 78 KB)
Fact sheet - Formal assessment tools (PDF, 129 KB)
National standards and NZC (PDF, 74 KB)
Overall teacher judgment (PDF, 88 KB)
Special education needs (PDF, 107 KB)
Plain language reporting (PDF, 77 KB)
National Administration Guidelines (PDF, 51 KB)
Fact sheet - Changes to student management systems (PDF, 50 KB)
Fact sheet - Monitoring (PDF, 90 KB)
National Standards introductory webinar December 2009 (PowerPoint, 4 MB)
These fact sheets provide key information on aspects of the National Standards, including their development and design, tools and resources schools can use, and the role of different parts of the education system.
To suggest a fact sheet topic, please email national.standards@minedu.govt.nz
Assessment for learning
Assessment is a powerful process that can either optimise or inhibit learning, depending on how it’s applied.
Background papers
The following documents provide the background for the development of the National Standards.
The role of formal assessment tools
The primary purpose of assessment is to improve students’ learning and teachers’ teaching as both respond to the information it provides.
Moderation
Teachers sharing expectations and understanding of standards with each other to improve the consistency of their decisions about student learning.
National Standards and the New Zealand Curriculum
Teachers will be able to use the National Standards as they design and review school curriculum.
Overall teacher judgment
Drawing on and applying evidence gathered up to a particular point in time in order to make an overall judgment about a student’s progress and achievement.
Role of boards
School boards have particular responsibilities for the use of National Standards in 2010.
English language learners
In addition to reporting to parents and students in relation to National Standards it is recommended that schools initially also report progress and achievement in relation to the English Language Learning progressions.
Special education needs
For children who have special education needs, as with all students, showing progress in relation to the standards will be as much a focus as showing achievement.
Plain language reporting
Helps parents, families and whānau be clear about where their children are at, how to support their learning, and be aware of any problems early.
National Administration Guidelines
A separate NAG (NAG 2A) has been inserted to cover the reporting requirements that relate specifically to National Standards.
Training and professional development
The range of materials available to support principals and teachers to understand the reading, writing, and mathematics standards.
Changes to student management systems
What improvements will be made to student management systems to support schools to implement National Standards?
National Standards references
Reference material used in the development of the National Standards.
Overview of monitoring and evaluation framework
A framework for generating good information about the implementation and outcomes of National Standards.
National Standards introductory webinar December 2009 (PowerPoint, 4 MB)
This Powerpoint introduces the National Standards and provides you with some initial information. It looks at the purpose of the standards, how they relate to the New Zealand Curriculum and Te Marautanga o Aotearoa, and what you might need to consider as you begin working with the National Standards.
It does not address the specifics of how you might do things in your school as each school is unique. Each school will decide how they will use the National Standards to support their on-going implementation of The New Zealand Curriculum.
Ongoing professional development and support will be available in 2010 as your school works to implement the standards. Please contact your local School Support services provider or regional ministry office for more information. There is also more information available on the TKI web-site.
Published on: 10 Nov 2009
