Promoting Success for Māori Students: Schools’ Progress (June 2010)* 05/10/2010

Appendix 3: Self-review questions for schools – promoting the success of Māori students

How effectively do staff understand and apply the principles of Ka Hikitia - Managing for Success?
What actions has the school taken to directly improve the success of Māori students (as a result of Ka Hikitia – Managing for Success)?
What evidence does the school have to show that these actions have made substantial improvements to the engagement and achievement of Māori students?
How effectively does the board understand and apply Ka Hikitia – Managing for Success as part of its decision-making processes?

What processes does the school use to gather feedback from Māori students about their learning?
How effectively do these processes support Māori students to confidently share their feedback and opinions?
What feedback have Māori students provided about whether the curriculum is engaging and relevant?
What feedback have Māori students provided about the quality of teacher-student relationships?
What action has the school taken as a result of this feedback?
How well does the school monitor and report on the effectiveness of these actions?
How well does the school promote and make te reo Māori and tikanga Māori accessible to all students across the curriculum?
How well does the school foster supportive student leaders and/or role models for Māori students?
How well are Māori students supported to develop and reach goals for their learning?
How well are Māori students supported to develop career pathways that help them reach their potential?

What processes does the school use to consult and engage with the whānau of Māori students?
How effectively do these processes support whānau to confidently share their feedback, concerns and opinions about what is happening in the school?
How does the school involve whānau in supporting their students and the school activities?
How effective are these processes and how can these be strengthened further?

How well does the school support Māori students to feel they can be successful learners?
What specific initiatives has the school implemented to support Māori student presence at school?
How does the school evaluate the effectiveness of these initiatives to improve Māori student presence?
What data does the school have about truancy, stand-downs, suspensions and exclusions over time for all students over time (e.g. the last 5 years)?
How does the school use the analysis of this data about truancy, stand-downs, suspensions and exclusions (over time) to improve the presence and engagement of Māori students?

How well does the school analyse assessment information to provide useful information about the academic achievement of Māori students over time?
What trends or patterns are evident in the academic achievement of Māori students over time?
How does the school use this information to improve the academic achievement of students?
What specific initiatives has the school put in place to raise the academic achievement of Māori students?
How well does the school monitor and report on the effectiveness of these initiatives?
How well does the board use information about the achievement of Māori students in its decision making?