National Standards
National Standards in reading, writing and mathematics provide signposts that give teachers, children, parents, families and whānau a clear idea of where children are at in their learning and what they have to do next.
From 2010, schools with children in Years 1-8 will be using National Standards in reading, writing and mathematics. Schools will report to parents, families and whānau in writing at least twice a year on their child's progress and achievement in these areas, in relation to the National Standards.
In this section
- About National Standards
- Information for parents, families and whānau about National Standards including frequently asked questions, children with special education needs, English language learners, curriculum and NCEA
- Getting to know the teacher
- Getting to know the teacher helps you work together to better support your child's learning
- How children's progress and achievement is assessed
- How teachers assess children's progress and achievement in reading, writing and maths.
- Reporting how your child is doing
- Schools reporting to parents, families and whānau on how their children are doing is an important part of National Standards
- Consultation with parents, families and whānau
- Between May and July 2009, 2,146 parents, families and whānau throughout New Zealand had face-to-face discussions with the Ministry of Education about National Standards and reporting to parents
- Ngā Whanaketanga Rūmaki Māori – Māori-medium National Standards
- Draft Ngā Whanaketanga Rumaki Māori (National Standards for Māori-medium education settings) have been developed by Māori-medium leaders in te reo matatini (literacy) and pāngarau (numeracy)