Recently, findings from the study into student achievement in maths and science, TIMMS, otherwise referred to as the Trends in International Maths and Science Study.
New Zealand’s findings show that the achievement gap regarding maths results has relatively stayed the same since 2018, although the overall gap has increased since 2002.
This comes as the government has pushed heavily to increase maths statistics in the country, over concerns New Zealand’s maths statistics are not on par with other countries overseas.
News and Editorial Director, and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Education and Social Work at the University of Auckland, Dr Lisa Darragh, about New Zealand’s statistics in the TIMMS and whether the government is rightfully concerned about where our maths statistics are.
They also discussed Darragh’s thoughts on ability grouping in primary school maths, and how this practice can impact the achievement gap with high and low-achieving students.
New Zealand and Australian species are among the most vulnerable to extinction in a warming world, according to a global analysis of 30 years of research.
The research found that Amphibians; species from mountain, island, and freshwater ecosystems; and species inhabiting South America, Australia, and New Zealand face the greatest threats.
If global warming reaches 1.3°C, 1.6% of species are threatened globally, with risks escalating to nearly 30% of global species at 5.4°C.
Producer Evie spoke to Senior Lecturer in Science Ecology at the Victoria University of Wellington, Julie Deslippe about the research and what it could mean for Aotearoa’s ecosystem.
Featuring That's The Spirit with Peter Lineham and a chat with Andwahn and Caru about their new EP Haunterwhich released this Friday past. Whakarongo mai nei!
Matthew Crawley chats to local legends Andwahn and Caru about their latest release on local Tāmaki Makaurau output Glass Half Full. Their EP Haunter dropped last Friday, listen back to hear about the release party, their collaboration and friendship, and of course the massive tunes on this latest drop.
Only one more show after this one before the bFM Kids' Show Christmas Show!
Thanks to the wonderful NZ Maritime Museum - Hui te Ananui a Tangaroa - for sponsoring the show!
Playlist
We talk about advent calendars, falling out of bed, picnics and early christmas get togethers... plus we continue with our chapter book - we'll finish it next week!
Thanks to the wonderful NZ Maritime Museum - Hui te Ananui a Tangaroa - for sponsoring the show!
Dr. Mark - freshly returned from an epic musical journey to Canada - Hanging out, & performing with amazing New York Latin players - Mark goes the full Latin with some delicious Latin Jazz selections - While Miss Dom takes a 100% deep summer plunge, & plays a bunch of exciting new releases from a bunch of Jazzwise ladies, Singers & players - DJ Sassy brings her own party - which includes lashings of Peach Tea Cooler - & hosts the 95 BFM Jazz Show Gig Guide - Tis the season & such - The Jazz Crew also bring a touch of festive sparkle [🎷] [🎷] [🍾] [🥂] [💥]
Playlist
Charlie Halloron, The Tropicales, Cyrille Aimee - Ocaso Marino
Crystal Chen - Kiss It Better
Rachel Therrien - Yemaya A Montreal
Ruben Blades, Cheo Feliciano - Nina
Emma Jean Thackray - Black Hole
Nubyagarcia - Set It Free
John-Paul Muir - Home Now
Ganavya ft. Esperanza Spalding - A Love Chant
Ganavya ft. Esperanza Spalding - A Love Supreme : Alice Coltrane
Nala Sinephro - Continuum 9
Nestor Torres - Quimbara
Hopetoun Brown - Burning Fuse
Rachel Therrien, Gabriel Chakarji, Roman Filiu - Mojo
Amy Gadiaga - Full Sun
Edsel Gomez - Paisaje
Yazmin Lacey - Feels
Ezra Collective Ft. Yasmin Lacey - God Gave Me Feet For Dancing
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