Articles tagged with Make It Write
New Maths, English & Science Resources Boost NZ Student Achievement and Engagement
1 month ago | 271 viewsThe Government is introducing new Maths, English, and Science resources, including a Writing Acceleration Tool for Years 6-10, digital maths materials for Years 9-10, and hands-on science kits for primary schools, aiming to raise student achievement and close equity gaps. These initiatives, supported by professional development and extensive funding, align with curriculum standards and target improving literacy and numeracy levels, with a goal of 80% of Year 8 students meeting expected benchmarks by 2030. Additionally, specialized resources and support are being developed for Māori-medium education, and widespread teacher and school engagement is planned to ensure effective implementation.
Tags: Erica Stanford Education Minister Scribo House of Science Education Perfect Make it Write Budget 2025 Te Marautanga o Aotearoa Curriculum Insights and Progress StudyKiwi Kids' Writing Achievement Boosted with Government's 'Make It Write' Action Plan
7 months ago | 732 viewsThe Government is launching a Writing Action Plan to improve writing achievement among Kiwi kids. New data from 2024 reveals declining writing performance as students progress through school, with only 24% of Year 8 students meeting curriculum benchmarks. Initiatives like the Writing Acceleration Tool and Handwriting Teacher Guidance aim to address these challenges and ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed academically and beyond.
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