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Thursday, March 4, 2010
Learning @ School Presentation
Last week I took ten students to Rotorua to share our School's ultranet website. The students were amazing! Check out the presentation.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
NZ Education
I’m not going to enter into the standards debate..... However this data is something to be proud of
PISA 2006 (at age 15 - 57 countries)
Mathematics literacy:
New Zealand score unchanged from the 2003 and 2000 assessments
Five countries higher than NZ (Chinese Taipei, Finland, Hong Kong-China, Korea, Netherlands)
NZ indistinguishable from Switzerland, Canada, Japan, Belgium, Australia (and others)
NZ well ahead of UK and USA
NZ had 14% at Level 1 proficiency or lower, compared to OECD average of 21%
Reading literacy:
New Zealand score unchanged from the 2003 and 2000 assessments
Three countries higher than NZ (Korea, Finland, Hong Kong-China)
NZ indistinguishable from Canada, Ireland (and others)
NZ ahead of Australia, Sweden, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Japan, UK, Austria, Germany, France, Norway…
NZ had 15% at Level 1 proficiency or lower, similar to Australia at 13%, compared to OECD average of 20%
Scientific literacy:
New Zealand score unchanged from the 2003 and 2000 assessments
Two countries higher than NZ (Finland & Hong Kong-China)
NZ indistinguishable from Canada, Chinese Taipei, Japan, Australia, Netherlands, Korea (and others)
NZ ahead of 46 countries, including UK and USA
NZ had 14% at Level 1 proficiency or lower, similar to Australia at 13%, compared to OECD average of 19%
TIMMS 2006 (for Year 5 students)
NZ mathematics score unchanged from 2002, improved from 1994
NZ science score decreased from 2002 but unchanged from 1994
PIRLS 2006
NZ reading literacy score unchanged from 2001 (no earlier comparison on same metric)
NEMP 1995 to 2008 (Years 4 and 8 in 15 curriculum areas)
Remarkable consistency in performance. No clear trends, with occasional fluctuations.
PISA 2006 (at age 15 - 57 countries)
Mathematics literacy:
New Zealand score unchanged from the 2003 and 2000 assessments
Five countries higher than NZ (Chinese Taipei, Finland, Hong Kong-China, Korea, Netherlands)
NZ indistinguishable from Switzerland, Canada, Japan, Belgium, Australia (and others)
NZ well ahead of UK and USA
NZ had 14% at Level 1 proficiency or lower, compared to OECD average of 21%
Reading literacy:
New Zealand score unchanged from the 2003 and 2000 assessments
Three countries higher than NZ (Korea, Finland, Hong Kong-China)
NZ indistinguishable from Canada, Ireland (and others)
NZ ahead of Australia, Sweden, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Japan, UK, Austria, Germany, France, Norway…
NZ had 15% at Level 1 proficiency or lower, similar to Australia at 13%, compared to OECD average of 20%
Scientific literacy:
New Zealand score unchanged from the 2003 and 2000 assessments
Two countries higher than NZ (Finland & Hong Kong-China)
NZ indistinguishable from Canada, Chinese Taipei, Japan, Australia, Netherlands, Korea (and others)
NZ ahead of 46 countries, including UK and USA
NZ had 14% at Level 1 proficiency or lower, similar to Australia at 13%, compared to OECD average of 19%
TIMMS 2006 (for Year 5 students)
NZ mathematics score unchanged from 2002, improved from 1994
NZ science score decreased from 2002 but unchanged from 1994
PIRLS 2006
NZ reading literacy score unchanged from 2001 (no earlier comparison on same metric)
NEMP 1995 to 2008 (Years 4 and 8 in 15 curriculum areas)
Remarkable consistency in performance. No clear trends, with occasional fluctuations.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Blogging great for literacy..
I was really interested to read this article during the holidays. Looking at how the students are taking to using our Ultranet page I am not surprised at the outcomes that they suggest.
Technology boosts literacy skills
By Zoe Kleinman
Technology reporter, BBC News
Children who blog, text or use social networking websites are more confident about their writing skills, according to the National Literacy Trust.
A survey of 3,001 children aged nine to 16 found that 24% had their own blog and 82% sent text messages at least once a month.
In addition 73% used instant messaging services to chat online with friends.
However, 77% still put real pen to paper to write notes in class or do their school homework.
Of the children who neither blogged nor used social network sites, 47% rated their writing as "good" or "very good", while 61% of the bloggers and 56% of the social networkers said the same.
"Our research suggests a strong correlation between kids using technology and wider patterns of reading and writing," Jonathan Douglas, director of the National Literacy Trust, told BBC News.
"Engagement with online technology drives their enthusiasm for writing short stories, letters, song lyrics or diaries."
Mr Douglas dismissed criticisms about the informal writing styles often adopted in online chat and "text speak", both of which can lack grammar and dictionary-correct spelling.
“ The more forms of communications children use the stronger their core literary skills. ”
Jonathan Douglas, National Literacy Trust
"Does it damage literacy? Our research results are conclusive - the more forms of communications children use the stronger their core literary skills."
'Love and kisses'
He said that children needed to learn to distinguish between different writing styles but that in his opinion it was no different from learning when to end a letter "yours sincerely" or "yours faithfully" - and when "love and kisses" would be acceptable.
However not all teachers share the view that encouraging children to spend a lot of time online in the classroom has its advantages.
"Most primary school teachers are doubtful about hooking children up to computers - especially when they are young," said John Coe, general secretary of the National Association for Primary Education.
"They see enormous advantages in the relationship between teacher and child. Sometimes the computer is closer to the child than the teacher by the age of 13."
Mr Coe said he was in favour of using computers for research purposes in classrooms and that he agreed that all forms of communication helped young people to develop core literacy skills.
"Young people aged nine and upwards are texting like crazy - inside and outside the classroom," he said.
"It is a form of reading and writing. It might not be conventional but they are communicating, so there is a general gain."
He added that the NAPE was looking into ways in which this passion for texting might be incorporated into teaching methods.
Story from BBC NEWS:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/2/hi/technology/8392653.stm
Technology boosts literacy skills
By Zoe Kleinman
Technology reporter, BBC News
Children who blog, text or use social networking websites are more confident about their writing skills, according to the National Literacy Trust.
A survey of 3,001 children aged nine to 16 found that 24% had their own blog and 82% sent text messages at least once a month.
In addition 73% used instant messaging services to chat online with friends.
However, 77% still put real pen to paper to write notes in class or do their school homework.
Of the children who neither blogged nor used social network sites, 47% rated their writing as "good" or "very good", while 61% of the bloggers and 56% of the social networkers said the same.
"Our research suggests a strong correlation between kids using technology and wider patterns of reading and writing," Jonathan Douglas, director of the National Literacy Trust, told BBC News.
"Engagement with online technology drives their enthusiasm for writing short stories, letters, song lyrics or diaries."
Mr Douglas dismissed criticisms about the informal writing styles often adopted in online chat and "text speak", both of which can lack grammar and dictionary-correct spelling.
“ The more forms of communications children use the stronger their core literary skills. ”
Jonathan Douglas, National Literacy Trust
"Does it damage literacy? Our research results are conclusive - the more forms of communications children use the stronger their core literary skills."
'Love and kisses'
He said that children needed to learn to distinguish between different writing styles but that in his opinion it was no different from learning when to end a letter "yours sincerely" or "yours faithfully" - and when "love and kisses" would be acceptable.
However not all teachers share the view that encouraging children to spend a lot of time online in the classroom has its advantages.
"Most primary school teachers are doubtful about hooking children up to computers - especially when they are young," said John Coe, general secretary of the National Association for Primary Education.
"They see enormous advantages in the relationship between teacher and child. Sometimes the computer is closer to the child than the teacher by the age of 13."
Mr Coe said he was in favour of using computers for research purposes in classrooms and that he agreed that all forms of communication helped young people to develop core literacy skills.
"Young people aged nine and upwards are texting like crazy - inside and outside the classroom," he said.
"It is a form of reading and writing. It might not be conventional but they are communicating, so there is a general gain."
He added that the NAPE was looking into ways in which this passion for texting might be incorporated into teaching methods.
Story from BBC NEWS:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/2/hi/technology/8392653.stm
Friday, December 18, 2009
Events centre link
http://www.mpdc.govt.nz/news-a-events/have-your-say.html#StanleyAve
If you wish to make an online submission follow this link here.
If you wish to make an online submission follow this link here.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
End of Year Picnic
Over the next few weeks I intend to 'catch up' with the events of the last few weeks. It has been a little hectic to say the least!!
Today the whole school enjoyed a trip to WaterWorld at Te Rapa. It was a wonderful day designed to celebrate a year of learning and fun. It was great to see students from year 0-8 enjoy time together. Thanks to the large amount of helpers who made the day so much fun!
Today the whole school enjoyed a trip to WaterWorld at Te Rapa. It was a wonderful day designed to celebrate a year of learning and fun. It was great to see students from year 0-8 enjoy time together. Thanks to the large amount of helpers who made the day so much fun!
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Waikato Full Primary Athletics
Yesterday I had the pleasure of accompanying twelve Stanley Avenue Students to an athletics meet held at Porritt Stadium in Hamilton. Over 40 schools from the greater Waikato region brought athletes to participate. Each of our students represented the School will talent and pride. 2009 saw some amazing results. Our students received three of the top four trophies with Meg Skilton, Taine Sweeney and Kerrod De Boer winning top overall athlete in their age groups.
Taine Sweeney- 1st 800m and 1500m
Meg Skilton- 1st 200m, 800m, 3rd Long Jump, 3rd Shot-put
Kerrod De Boer- 1st Long Jump, 2nd 100m, 2nd 200m
Campbell Millward- 1st 200m
Maddie White- 4th 1500m, 4th 800m
Taine Sweeney- 1st 800m and 1500m
Meg Skilton- 1st 200m, 800m, 3rd Long Jump, 3rd Shot-put
Kerrod De Boer- 1st Long Jump, 2nd 100m, 2nd 200m
Campbell Millward- 1st 200m
Maddie White- 4th 1500m, 4th 800m
Stanley Avenue School went on to win the top overall school at the event. Meg set a record for the 800m and Kerrod a record in the long jump.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
National Standards
This is an interesting interview with John Hattie. He is being credited with the research that has driven the governments push toward national standards. This revealing talk asks us to think carefully so that we learn from other countries mistakes.
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