The datasets and variables may vary between learning areas. The core variables are listed in Table 2.

Key reports and data are available at the end of the year after the assessment–programme year.
For example, maths was assessed in 2018 and was reported on at the end of 2019.

Researchers will be provided with the final digital data that are submitted to the Ministry of Education annually. Only datasets that have been anonymised will be provided so that no participating student, teacher or school can be identified (i.e., no student NSN numbers, school numbers).

Electronic copies of the data dictionaries that detail the codings used in the datasets, as well as clarifying any differences between the instruments and the variables in the data set, will be provided. Any data matching requests to other datasets will be handled by, and authorised by the Ministry of Education.

The transfer of data will be done securely as outlined in the Data Access Request form.

Please contact David Berg for specific questions about data available for any particular year or learning area, at: david.berg@otago.ac.nz

NMSSA office: Tel 0800 808 561                   Email nmssa.earu@otago.ac.nz