NZ's Declining Math Rates: October 15, 2021

Over the past 20 years, New Zealand's math rates have declined compared to the rest of the world, causing a great deal of concern. A new report comissioned by the Ministry of Education has identified some of the structural issues causing this decline, and has suggested some ways to improve the rate.

Noah Ferguson-Dudding poke to Professor Gaven Martin from Massey University who chaired the panel leading the report. They discussed how New Zealand's rates have fallen, how the curriculum compares globally, and why streaming in schools may be detrimental to students.