It's all adding up: More maths gains for Kiwi kids

New independent assessment results show primary and intermediate students made the equivalent of four months' additional progress in mathematics between 2024 and 2026, signalling a turnaround in achievement, Education Minister Erica Stanford says. The latest Progressive Achievement Test (PAT) data, released today by the New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER), show statistically significant improvements in mathematics and reading comprehension and vocabulary. “Our number one priority in education has been raising achievement and closing the equity gap, and these results are incredibly encouraging. “It means more children are building stronger foundations in literacy and numeracy. These are significant gains and another sign that we are finally starting to turn achievement around. “PAT assessments have been trusted by schools and parents for decades, and these results add to other recently released independent reports that our children are making progress. “At a time when many countries are struggling with declining achievement, New Zealand's results are heading in the right direction. The phonics results, Curriculum Insights, recent PISA scores and now the PAT results

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