Wednesday, December 8, 2010

OECD study confirms gap between high and low achievers

URL: OECD study confirms gap between high and low achievers:
Anne Tolley | Education
Education Minister Anne Tolley says the findings of an international study by the OECD show that more needs to be done to lift achievement for all New Zealand students.The 2009 results from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) compare the performance of 15-year-olds in reading literacy, maths and science.“We have a lot to be proud of, as this study confirms our top students are among the best in the world,” says Mrs Tolley. ... read more

Report at    http://www.oecd.org/document/12/0,3343,en_2649_201185_46623628_1_1_1_1,00.html
MOE page at    http://www.educationcounts.govt.nz/data_collections/pisa_research/pisa_2009