2014 No 4, September

This is a one-day event for policy makers, science educators, teachers and the science community.

The conference will explore the aims of science education from primary through to early secondary schooling. It will draw on recent New Zealand research findings about the teaching and learning of science, and highlight examples of innovative practice. The intention is to bring together the knowledge and thinking of those passionate about strengthening the quality of science learning experienced by young students. 

The programme is now available and you can register by clicking the "Register Now" button below. Registrations close 10 October.

For inquiries, contact workshops@nzcer.org.nz.

In addition to the suite of reports and analysis NZCER Marking provides, the service can now offer schools the option of administering all NZCER assessments online. Learn more about the launch of this exciting new era forNZCER Marking by visiting our stand at Ulearn14 this year. Our assessment services team will be showcasing and running demonstrations on the attractive, easy-to-use online platform – so don’t miss us! We’ll be located at stands 49 and 50  in the Rotorua Energy Events Centre from 8-10 October.

NEW BOOK: Constructing your primary school's science curriculum

Need help designing your school's science curriculum? 

This handbook by NZCER's Ally Bull, Chris Joyce, and Rose Hipkins explores what a future-oriented school science curriculum look like in Years 1–8. It shares ideas to help you design a coherent, school-based science curriculum that will meet the needs of your students and community.  Wherever your school is on its curriculum journey, this book will provide inspiring ideas and practical decisions.