DOI: https://doi.org/10.70092/1413183.0325
Authors: Joanne Kiniry, Anastasios Karakolidis, Sharon M. Nelis, Alice Duggan, Rachel Cunningham, Vasiliki Pitsia and David Millar
Title: The National Assessments of Mathematics and English Reading and 2021: Context Report
Abstract:
The 2021 National Assessments of English Reading and Mathematics (NAMER) Context Report offers a comprehensive analysis of the factors influencing achievement in Second class English reading and Sixth class maths in Ireland. Due to pandemic-related disruptions, NAMER 2021 was postponed from 2020 and adapted to reduce the testing burden. Pupils had experienced approximately two months of remote teaching prior to returning to face-to-face instruction in March 2021.
Drawing on data from questionnaires administered to pupils, teachers, and school principals, this report situates performance outcomes within broader educational and socio-economic settings. Key variables examined include, pupil background, language, instructional time and homework, teacher professional development, digital practices in school and home, and school factors such as school gender, planning and COVID-19 impact.
Recommendations stress the need to build on existing good practice in schools as well as the strengthening initiatives to improve liking and confidence in reading and mathematics.
Publication date: 25th April 2025
