set 1995: no. 1

Researchers and teachers both overseas and in New Zealand are all but unanimous that children should be encouraged to read during and outside school hours. It would appear that New Zealand primary and intermediate teachers are making every attempt to encourage children to read at school. Most New Zealand primary and intermediate classrooms place an emphasis on exposing children to print.

How much do your students read? Here is a quick way of finding out. Note: this TRT has been designed with New Zealand children in mind. An adaptation could be made for Australian readers, see the previous set item "Measuring Print Exposure in New Zealand Classrooms" for details, and notes.

An interpretation of the new curriculum framework from an assessment point of view.

Flexible seating arrangements to suit all types of learning.

From 1996 all schools will operate under a 4 term structure, unless they apply for a variation. Words of advice from a 4 term trial which will help schools prepare for the change and give pointers to those wishing to retain the status quo.