Maths
Maths education: praise works
If your child thinks they are good at maths, then they probably will be. That's the conclusion of a major international study looking at data from more than 15,000 British and American… Audio
Should NZ offer some academic roles only to women?
If 91 percent of Australian maths professers are men, and 28 percent of maths students are women, how many men should be allowed to apply for a vacancy as a mathematics lecturer at the University of… Audio
Interactive online STEM subject boost for NCEA students
A new online tool in education has been rolled out in Northland to help NCEA students in rural areas, where it can be difficult to attract specialist teachers of STEM subjects. STEM Online NZ is a… Audio
Opening Your 'Maths Eyes'
A new way to try and open people's 'maths eyes' was launched at Waikato University today. It's a 1.6km long trail, with maths problems along the way, and it's free to the public. The project is an… Audio, Gallery
Maths & crafts: Using crochet and origami to teach mathematics
Most of us probably think of things like crocheting and origami as sitting in the field of arts and crafts... but could they also be a pathway to mathematics? Audio, Gallery
Educators disappointed with international test results
Education leaders are disappointed by NZ's scores in an international test of 15-year-olds' skills in reading, maths and science.
Disappointment in international test results
New Zealand has scored its lowest ever ranking in an international test of 15 year old's reading, maths and science skills. Audio
Poor maths result: Kids 'aren't developing problem-solving skills'
Ability grouping - seating children together based on their academic ability - is being blamed for NZ's poor performance in a global maths test.
NZ 10-year-olds worst at maths in English-speaking world
New Zealand children in Year 5 came out worst in the English-speaking world at maths and science in an international test.
Maths teacher who wrote national standard says exam was "disastrous"
A retired maths teacher who wrote the national standard for the subject says a 'disastrous' NCEA exam last month has brought the NZQA into disrepute. Audio
Muesli and sea ice - an unexpected maths tale
Industrial mathematician Mark McGuinness has applied maths to problems as varied as crispy cereal and the freezing of Antarctic sea ice. Audio
Teachers demand apology over maths test
Teachers and parents are demanding an apology from the Qualifications Authority as the fallout over a tough maths exam continues. Audio
Qualifications Authority admits faults over tough maths exam
The Qualifications Authority has admitted it handled the fallout over a maths exam badly and has promised to do a better job in future of communicating with schools. That's good news for the head of… Audio
Ethical considerations in mathematics
Professor Steven Galbraith from the University of Auckland's Mathematics Department on ethical considerations in maths and the changes technology is bringing to some fields of mathematics. His… Audio
Blaming maths teachers for students' struggles 'insulting'
It is insulting that teachers are being blamed for students finding a Year 11 maths exam too hard, a senior maths teacher says. Video
Teachers demand explanation from NZQA on hard math exam
A Wellington school's head of Maths says tough exam could affect future course choices for students. Audio
Maths exams leaves year 11 students in tears
Year 11 maths students were in tears last week after their maths exam shattered their confidence and left them devastated. Audio
MCAT maths exam "too hard"
Maths teachers in Wellington will meet tonight to discuss what action they may take over last weeks MCAT algebra exam for year 11 students. Audio
Andrew Hacker - Who Needs Maths Anyway?
Professor emeritus Andrew Hacker recently published an article entitled 'Is Algebra Necessary?' that caused quite a stir. The article proposed getting rid of compulsory high school maths because… Audio
School maths achievement sliding
Oliver Hartwich of the NZ Initiative think-tank discusses the possibility of making maths and science compulsory NCEA subjects. Audio
