NAPLAN (National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy) has undergone significant changes for 2023. As a teacher, it is essential to understand these changes to prepare your students for the upcoming tests. New assessment standards One of the most significant changes to NAPLAN is the introduction of new assessment standards. These new standards have replaced…
The NAPLAN (National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy) exam period can be a stressful time for students, as it is a high-stakes test that can have significant implications for their academic future. As teachers, we have a responsibility to support our students during this time and ensure that they are equipped with the tools…
International Women’s Day is a special occasion for us at Education Perfect. We’re proud to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women all around the world. We take this day to reflect on the progress we’ve made towards gender equality, and acknowledge the work that still needs to be done. The day…
The founders of Education Perfect, Shane and Craig Smith have always sought to influence positive change. Their new focus has become the ocean, with Craig qualifying as a scuba diving instructor, and Shane developing an interest in underwater photography – experiences that have opened their eyes to the importance of sustainability in our oceans, and…
The shift to online learning and learning from home has impacted so many young lives over the past few years. It is important we recognise how this change has affected our learners. This article, written by Education Perfect’s Head of Digital Learning for International Schools, Helen Prior, delves into this topic. With 14 years of…
“With only a handful of weeks until the end-of-year, teachers face two challenges: providing a seamless transition back into the classroom and assessing each student’s individual learning deficits.” This article written by our very own Head of School Engagement for ANZ, Maree Carr, explores how teachers can prepare for the return to school following lockdown. Maree…
International Literacy Day is upon us once again and with it the annual outrage regarding falling literacy rates of some group or another. As usual, standardised testing comes under scrutiny and literacy rate comparisons are pushed around in the media. Literacy, along with numeracy, creativity, critical thinking and communication skills are vital aspects of education…
‘E kore au e hoki i te waewae tūtuki. Ka koke whakamua noa atu!’ I will not turn back because of minor obstacles. I will press ahead to the desired goal! I am a proud Kiwi of mixed ethnicities who happened to be born in Aotearoa within a small coastal community, who, at the time, were…
How to Facilitate Effective Reading Programs in Secondary Schools For most of us, reading is a relatively simple concept. In fact, up until recently, most educators involved in secondary schools wouldn’t have spent too much time worrying about whether or not their incumbent students have basic reading skills. Unfortunately, times have changed. We are now…
Teenagers are an interesting age group that high school teachers have voluntarily chosen to engage with on a daily basis. If home schooling hasn’t been enough proof, surely parents already know that you have to be a special kind of person to volunteer for that gig. And of all the tasks that teachers and parents…
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