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News and blogs

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Wellbeing@School - free introductory webinars in March

A pair of booklets for PAT Pāngarau | PAT Mathematics

Assessment news: Everything you need to know about PATs for Term 1

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The importance of rational number understanding in primary school

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Update to PAT Pānui | Reading Comprehension scale scores for 2026

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Some light holiday reading: Everything NZCER released this year!

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Upcoming webinar: AI use in Aotearoa primary schools [Recording available]

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What counts as learning in the age of AI? Webinar recording and slides

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What do School Boards have to say about equity?

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PAT pricing updates and new PLD - Assessment News, Term 4 2025

A pair of booklets for PAT Pāngarau | PAT Mathematics

PATs: Understanding a trusted tool in a changing assessment landscape

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New NZCER webinar - What Counts as Learning in the Age of AI? Essential Questions from the Field

Exterior of a primary school classroom with grass and trees

What do primary teachers want to change? Class sizes and support staff