Streaming in NZ schools w/ David Pomeroy and Caitlin Soulsby: October 11, 2022

Streaming, or putting students into high, middle, or low ability groups, is a common practice in schools across Aotearoa. 

In theory, streaming matches students’ needs to the appropriate resources and attention from teachers, but in reality, it can be discriminatory and lead to low self esteem. 

Christina spoke to Dr David Pomeroy, a University of Canterbury education lecturer, and Caitlin Soulsby, the head of Maths at Mana College, about what streaming actually means for rangatahi in Aotearoa.