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Technology in years 7–10: Case studies

23/09/22

See how three middle schools have integrated the revised technology learning area into their local curriculum. 

These video case studies show great examples of ākonga working together on challenging, authentic technology projects. The videos are accompanied by written resources that annotate each story, and unpack the key technology concepts, what and how ākonga are learning, and the steps that schools have taken to make their technology teaching a success. 

View the videos and read the case studies at Technology Online.

These case studies were developed by The Ministry of Education in partnership with the New Zealand Association of Intermediate Middle Schooling (NZAIMS).

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Leading mathematics teaching and learning in years 1–8

01/09/22

You will have recently seen some new maths resources arrive at your schools. The resources have been designed to provide teachers and leaders with information about what is needed for ākonga in Years 1-8 to receive rich learning experiences and a full diet of maths education. A balanced maths diet is a quick reference sheet for teachers to support your curriculum design. The Leading mathematics teaching and learning in years 1-8 brochure supports school leaders on how to best support maths teaching in your school. These resources are part of the Ministry’s 2022 maths support package.

Download the brochures:

Leading mathematics teaching and learning in years 1–8 (PDF, 1 MB)

Maths poster (PDF, 2 MB)

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mathematics

The Science Learning Hub – Pokapū Akoranga Pūtaiao

26/08/22

The Science Learning Hub – Pokapū Akoranga Pūtaiao links New Zealand scientists with school students, teachers, and community audiences. They are a national project funded by the New Zealand Government to make examples of New Zealand science, technology and engineering more accessible and visible. To do this, they use a range of media to tell the stories of New Zealand research and development. Wrap-around teacher resources demonstrate how these stories can be used as contexts for creating relevant, engaging classroom programmes in science and STEM.

They have over 10,400 resources that showcase cutting-edge science and demonstrate how the stories of science can be used to enrich school teaching and learning, making it more relevant, engaging and meaningful. Below are a few examples of resources that have recently been developed with Otago University for the Aotearoa in Space Exhibition. Many more are available on their website.

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  Videos: Space whakapapa and So you want to work in space?
• Articles: Aotearoa New Zealand in space – an introduction and Te ao Māori – space whakapapa
• Activities: Creating a space treaty and Build a satellite for a mission
• Interactive applications and videos: Build a satellite and Earth movements satellite mission

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science

technology

Literacy & Communication and Maths Strategy

12/08/22

Te Poutāhū | Curriculum Centre is strengthening our education system to ensure it consistently delivers equity and excellence for our children and young people. That means working towards a system where all ākonga can experience success, secure in their identities, languages, cultures, and values; and where kaiako feel confident and are well-supported in their practice. As part of that process, the Literacy & Communication and Maths Strategy and its accompanying Action Plans have been developed for the early learning and schooling pathway.

The Literacy & Communication and Maths Action Plans identify the changes needed to make the Strategy’s vision a reality over the coming years. The actions have been informed by evidence and developed in collaboration with kaiako, whānau, communities, and iwi, and that collaboration will continue as work on the actions progresses. This includes making sure that the Action Plans align with and advance work already underway to support our ākonga and kaiako, including the refresh of The New Zealand Curriculum, the development of practice and progress tools for Te Whāriki, and changes to strengthen literacy and numeracy in NCEA.

For more information, including Action Plans and Roadmap visit: Ministry of Education: Literacy & Communication and Maths Strategy

If you have any further questions, please email –  Literacy.Communication.Maths@education.govt.nz 

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literacy

mathematics

Nelly in Aotearoa

27/05/22

Nelly the kuaka | godwit travels to Aotearoa New Zealand.

In four episodes, especially developed for years 1–3 learners, Nelly explores different aspects of Aotearoa New Zealand’s histories.

Use the videos with your students and the teaching support material for guidance and activities to help you link each video to your classroom context.

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History

treaty of Waitangi

Literacy & Communication and Maths Strategy addresses inequities

25/03/22

Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga | Ministry of Education is strengthening the national curricula and resources and supports for their implementation so that every child and young person’s progress and achievement is responded to and they can celebrate success in their learning.

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Curriculum

literacy

mathematics

Aotearoa New Zealand's histories

17/03/22

From 2023, Aotearoa New Zealand’s histories and Te Takanga o Te Wā will be taught in all schools and kura. Aotearoa New Zealand’s histories final content and resources can be found at aotearoahistories.education.govt.nz.

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future focus

History

Inclusion

social sciences

Te Marautanga o Aotearoa

New resources add steam to Pasifika Education

07/03/22

Pacific STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Maths) resources encourage students to study STEAM subjects and carry their ancestors' legacy into the future. Five short videos and downloadable posters that illustrate how Pacific peoples were always scientists, technologists, engineers, artists, and mathematicians.

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Curriculum

Inclusion

ka hikitia

Pasifika

Tau Mai Te Reo

More books added to Ā mātou kōrero - Our stories

02/12/21

Three more titles join Aya and the Butterfly, in a series developed to support, reflect, and celebrate the Kiwi Muslim community in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Curriculum

Inclusion

Reflecting on grief, love, and hope with Aya and the Butterfly storybook

05/08/21

Aya and the Butterfly is a new picture book to help children come to terms with grief, cope with change, and build resilience.

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