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Charles Darr appointed as Chief Researcher - media release
14 January 2019
The New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER) is pleased to announce that Charles Darr has been appointed Chief Researcher with a special interest in assessment.
NZCER is looking for a Senior Statistician
10 January 2019
Are you a critical thinker with expertise in statistical analysis? We're looking for a Senior Statistician to join our organisation. You will take a leadership role, managing projects and actively pursuing tender opportunities.
Rosemary Hipkins honoured in New Year list
Dr Rosemary Hipkins' service to science education was recognised in the New Year Honours list when she was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit. The citation summarises her significant and continuing contribution
Learning through Play and Games—a special edition of Set
14 December 2018
NZCER remembers Dr Geraldine McDonald
29 November 2018
NZCER is sad to learn of the passing of Dr Geraldine McDonald CNZM, seen here speaking at our 75th birthday.
Latest research: Trends in assessment
28 November 2018
NZCER's latest research report is Trends in assessment: An overview of themes in the literature, co-authored by Chief Researcher Rosemary Hipkins with Marie Cameron.
Beeby Award to fund resource for teaching statistical investigations
20 November 2018
The 2018 Beeby Award has been awarded to mathematics and statistics educator Dr Pip Arnold.
Media release: Resource supports teaching about mental health
7 November 2018
Those teaching school students about resilience, mental health, interpersonal skills, and wellbeing will welcome a new resource from NZCER Press.
Free webinars: Introduction to NZCER Marking
30 October 2018
Our Education Advisers are offering a free 30min webinar to schools that use the NZCER Marking site. The webinar focusses on how the online reports will support teachers to consider: progress within the NZ Curriculum using scale scores, a curriculum snapshot, and reporting and analysis to support evidence-based decision making.
NZCER Press receive five 2018 Copyright Licensing Education Awards
16 October 2018
NZCER is delighted to have received five 2018 Copyright Licensing Education Awards. Presented at the uLearn 2018 Conference gala dinner, NZCER Press had seven finalists selected across four categories.