Presentation from term 2 PLD. Literacy and numeracy in science: explaining for understanding. In this video, Linda discusses key insights from NZASE term two workshops, focusing on improving numeracy in science education. She emphasises the importance of contextual understanding and critical thinking in teaching and shares a new unit Linda developed to help teachers tackle […]
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This resource integrates the science concept of forces, fair testing with literacy and numeracy opportunities. Suitable for a range of year groups; suggested curriculum levels 4 to 5. Team Rocket Activity
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This resource integrates literacy and numeracy into an activity on testing conductivity. Suitable for a range of year levels: Years 6-10. Testing for conductivity activity – numeracy and literacy opportunities
Read MoreA science unit with links to numeracy, the New Zealand Curriculum, and Level 1 NCEA assessments.
Read MorePresentation from term 1 PLD, Unpacking Moderation, Writing and Critiquing Assessment Tasks.
Read MoreRecording of the Overseas Trained Teachers webinar from March 2025
Read MoreNZASE L1 google drive
Read MoreA mātauranga Scientist/communicator and Associate Professor/Research Ecologist at the AUT School of Science, specialising in Conservation Biology of endangered species and Kaitiakitanga, John Perrott possesses a rich volume of knowledge on the flora and fauna of Aotearoa New Zealand. In conversation with NZASE science
communicator Sneha Pillai, Associate Professor John Perrott reflects on his journey as a kaitiaki and conservation
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Forensic science can be tasked with identifying the identity of human remains. And the process is fascinating. Guest author Mike Stone explains how scientific analysis of these remains can provide interesting insights into our history.
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