Education
Study finds phonics tests made little impact on reading achievement in UK
It comes just months before the government here introduces similar tests.
Over 100 UC students sick with suspected food poisoning
It's the stuff of nightmares for any student on the eve of a big exam. But more than a hundred Canterbury University students have been struck down by what they believe was a dodgy chicken dish served… Audio
Re-evaluating tech in the classroom
Educational technology is not the panacea we've been told it is says Amy Tyson. Audio
Tips to tackle exam season
NCEA exams start on Tuesday, and as you'll remember, it can be a stressful time for students. First Up's Leonard Powell went out to ask exam survivors for some tips on tackling the study season. Audio
Upskilling teachers a better approach to improve students' math ability
Intermediate schools say the $2m trial for catch-up math lessons is a good start.
Principal on govt funding to help pupils struggling with maths
A North Island principal says she's grateful for any financial support the government can give to students struggling with maths. Principal of Whangarei Intermediate Haley Read spoke to Ingrid… Audio
'A little bit nervous' - NCEA exams begin
The Qualifications Authority said 121 exams would be offered over the four-week exam season. Audio
When are teens taught about periods?
Most of the New Zealand teenagers who joined a focus group on periods said they got their first period before understanding what their body was doing.
NCEA exams begin
NCEA and Scholarship exams begin on Tuesday with assessments in Dance, Maths, and Tongan. Education correspondent John Gerritsen asked how they are getting on. Audio
NCEA exams begin: The study tips you need to know
NCEA exams kick off today - First Up sent reporter Leonard Powell to ask advice from exam veterans for students Audio
Buy Once, Buy Well
Too many clothes in your wardrobe? Don't worry you're not alone. But how many wears are you getting out of each item? And could you ditch a few to make some extra money? Katy Gosset looks at how to… Audio
Mike Grimshaw: Some New Zealand university students "functionally illiterate"
University of Canterbury lecturer Mike Grimshaw says students are turning up to university unable to adequately read, write, or think independently. Audio
Commissioner to be appointed after school board steps down in wake of teacher sacking
Four elected parents resigned after a furore into the Onewhero Area School board of trustees' decision to dismiss the teacher over a school rugby trip.
Trial of catch up maths lessons for Years 7 and 8 introduced
The government is spending $2 million on a trial of catch-up maths lessons for children in Years 7 and 8 next year. About two thousand students will take part in the programme which runs for the first… Audio
Govt announces $2m funding for trial of catch-up maths lessons
It will also spend $30m on resources and workbooks for every primary and intermediate school.
School board fires teacher for alleged misconduct, steps down
The Onewhero Area School parent representatives say they have been threatened and accused of racism over their decision.
Massey University stops funding Students' Association
It may be the first time a student union has ever been defunded in New Zealand. Audio
Should teens be pushed to do activities they aren't really into?
There can be a benefit to keeping up with the karate lessons even if they don't want to, clinical psychologist Kathryn Berkett says. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 1 November 2024
In today's episode, The Prime Minister is accusing the opposition of playing politics with youth mental health, in its criticisms of Gumboot Friday founder Mike King, both Donald Trump and Kamala… Audio
Massey Uni to stop funding Students Association
Massey University will stop funding its Students Association from next year, a move that the student body says will set an alarming precedent for the future of independent student unionism in New… Audio
