Associate Professor Alison Gilmore

Smith, J., Crooks, T., Gilmore, A., & White, J. (2010). Social studies assessment results 2009 [National Education Monitoring Project Report 51]. Dunedin, New Zealand: Educational Assessment Research Unit, University of Otago, 54p.

Authored Book - Research

Flockton, L., Crooks, T., & Gilmore, A. (2004). National Education Monitoring Project: Graphs, tables & maps assessment results 2003 (NEMP Report 31). University of Otago, New Zealand: Educational Assessment Reserach Unit, 50p.

Authored Book - Research

Smith, L. F., Hill, M. F., Cowie, B., & Gilmore, A. (2014). Preparing teachers to use the enabling power of assessment. In C. Wyatt-Smith, V. Klenowski & P. Colbert (Eds.), Designing assessment for quality learning. (pp. 303-323). Heidelberg, Germany: Springer.

Chapter in Book - Research

Asil, M., Gilmore, A., & Yilmaz, H. B. (2020). Ethnic differences in students' attitudes to the arts: Providing validity evidence to make comparisons. European Journal of Educational Research, 9(3), 1177-1187. doi: 10.12973/EU-JER.9.3.1177

Journal - Research Article

Moran, K., & Gilmore, A. (2018). Children’s understanding of water safety and perceptions of risk at the beach. New Zealand Journal of Educational Studies, 53, 227-239. doi: 10.1007/s40841-018-0118-3

Journal - Research Article

Gunn, A. C., & Gilmore, A. (2014). Early childhood initial teacher education students' learning about assessment. Assessment Matters, 7, 24-38.

Journal - Research Article

Hill, M., Gunn, A., Cowie, B., Smith, L. F., & Gilmore, A. (2014). Preparing primary and early childhood initial teacher education students to use assessment in teaching. Assessment Matters, 7, 4-23.

Journal - Research Article

Mat Daud, N. S., Gilmore, A., & Mayo, H. E. (2013). Exploring the potency of peer evaluation to develop critical thinking for tertiary academic writing. World Applied Sciences Journal, 21(Special Issue 4), 109-116. doi: 10.5829/idosi.wasj.2013.21.sltl.2144

Journal - Research Article

Smith, J. K., Gilmore, A., Berg, D., Smith, L. F., & Jameson-Charles, M. (2012). What makes performance tasks motivating: Influences of task characteristics, gender and ethnicity. Assessment Matters, 4, 76-94.

Journal - Research Article

Smith, J. K., Smith, L. F., Gilmore, A., & Jameson, M. (2012). Students' self-perception of reading ability, enjoyment of reading and reading achievement. Learning & Individual Differences, 22(2), 202-206. doi: 10.1016/j.lindif.2011.04.010

Journal - Research Article

Soutter, A. K., O'Steen, B., & Gilmore, A. (2012). Understandings and experiences of wellbeing in a New Zealand senior secondary context. Journal of Student Wellbeing, 5(2), 34-67.

Journal - Research Article

Soutter, A. K., O'Steen, B., & Gilmore, A. (2012). Wellbeing in the New Zealand curriculum. Journal of Curriculum Studies, 4(1), 111-142. doi: 10.1080/00220272.2011.620175

Journal - Research Article

Soutter, A. K., Gilmore, A., & O'Steen, B. (2011). How do high school youths' educational experiences relate to well-being? Towards a trans-disciplinary conceptualization. Journal of Happiness Studies, 12(4), 591-631. doi: 10.1007/s10902-010-9219-5

Journal - Research Article

Hill, M., Cowie, B., Gilmore, A., & Smith, L. F. (2010). Preparing assessment-capable teachers: What should preservice teachers know and be able to do? Assessment Matters, 2, 43-64.

Journal - Research Article

Gilmore, A., Crooks, T., Darr, C., Hattie, J., Smith, J., & Smith, L. (2009). Towards defining, assessing and reporting against national standards for literacy and numeracy in New Zealand [Commentary]. Assessment Matters, 1, 135-146.

Journal - Research Article

Gilmore, A., Lovett, S., Clarke, M., & Verstappen, P. (2008). 2020Vision: A case study of school-based curriculum development in a New Zealand primary school. The vanishing school: Towards a sustainable local curriculum. Proceedings of the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE) Conference. Retrieved from http://www.aare.edu.au/08pap/abs08.htm

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper

Asil, M., Gilmore, A., & Liau, A. K. (2019). Understanding students' sense of safety at school. Proceedings of the 5th Asia Pacific Conference on Contemporary Research (APCCR). (pp. 14). Gordon, Australia: Asia Pacific Institute of Advance Research (APIAR). Retrieved from https://apiar.org.au

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Gilmore, A., & Asil, M. (2019). Exploring contexts that enhance the learning for all students: The effect of student wellbeing on achievement and confidence to learn in school. Proceedings of the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE) Conference. 866. Retrieved from https://www.aareconference.com.au/

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Asil, M., Liau, A. K., & Gilmore, A. (2018). Understanding students’ sense of belonging at school: A view from the national monitoring study of student achievement. Proceedings of the New Zealand Association for Research in Education (NZARE) Conference. (pp. 44). Retrieved from http://www.nzareconference.org.nz

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Morrison, C., McKenzie, A., & Gilmore, A. (2016). Health and physical education in New Zealand primary schools. In M. Baguley (Ed.), Proceedings of the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE) Conference. Retrieved from https://www.aare.edu.au/publications-database.php/11155/health-and-physical-education-in-new-zealand-primary-schools

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Gilmore, A. (2014). The NZ national monitoring study of student achievement: Design and lessons learnt. Proceedings of the Joint Australian Association for Research in Education and New Zealand Association for Research in Education (AARE-NZARE) Conference: Speaking Back Through Research. Retrieved from http://aare-nzare2014.com.au/

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Gilmore, A., & Cowie, B. (2013). Developing agility to respond to shifting and competing policy requirements. Proceedings of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting. Retrieved from http://www.aera.net

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Gunn, A., & Gilmore, A. (2013). Early childhood teacher education curriculum and student assessment learning. Proceedings of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting. Retrieved from http://www.aera.net

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Gilmore, A. (2012). The national monitoring study of student achievement: Doing national monitoring the New Zealand way. Proceedings of the Joint International Conference of the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE) and the Asia Pacific Educational Research Association (APERA). Retrieved from http://aare-apera2012.com.au/

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Gunn, A., & Gilmore, A. (2012). What did they learn? Student teachers’ learning about assessment in initial teacher education. Proceedings of the Joint International Conference of the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE) and the Asia Pacific Educational Research Association (APERA). Retrieved from http://aare-apera2012.com.au/

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Hill, M., Gilmore, A., Smith, L., & Cowie, B. (2012). The impact of a dedicated assessment course on developing teacher education students' assessment capability. Earli Sig 1: Assessment and Evaluation Conference: Linking Multiple Perspectives on Assessment. Retrieved from http://www.earli-sig1-conference.org/index.php/conference-program

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Smith, J. K., Berg, D. A. G., Allan, R., & Gilmore, A. (2012). Practical and conceptual issues of dimensionality in writing assessment. Proceedings of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting. Retrieved from http://www.aera.net/

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Smith, L., Cowie, B., Gilmore, A., & Hill, M. (2012). Student and teacher educator perceptions of becoming assessment-capable teachers. Earli Sig 1: Assessment and Evaluation Conference: Linking Multiple Perspectives on Assessment. Retrieved from http://www.earli-sig1-conference.org/index.php/conference-program

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Smith, L. F., & Gilmore, A. (2011). Assessing how primary teacher education students learn to become "assessment capable". Proceedings of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting. Retrieved from http://www.aera.net/

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Gilmore, A. (2010). The tug-of-war between education and politics: What gems inside the black box? Proceedings of the Graham Nuthall Classroom Research Trust International Symposium. Retrieved from http://www.eenz.com/gncrt-sym2010/

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Gilmore, A., & Smith, L. (2010). National literacy and mathematics standards in New Zealand: Keeping our sights on an educationally sound approach. Proceedings of the 7th Conference of the International Test Commission: Challenges and Opportunities in Testing and Assessment in a Globalized Economy. Retrieved from http://www.itc2010hk.com/

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Smith, L., Gilmore, A., Hill, M., & Cowie, B. (2010). Assessing how pre-service teachers learn to become 'assessment capable'. Proceedings of the 7th Conference of the International Test Commission: Challenges and Opportunities in Testing and Assessment in a Globalized Economy. Retrieved from http://www.itc2010hk.com/

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Ussher, B., Cooper, B., Hill, M., Gilmore, A., & Smith, L. (2010). Preparing assessment capable teachers: First steps in a national project. Proceedings of the Australian Teacher Education Association (ATEA) Conference: Teacher Education for a Sustainable Future. Retrieved from http://atea.edu.au/index.php?option=com_jdownloads&Itemid=132

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Smith, J. K., Jameson, M., Gilmore, A. M., & Smith, L. F. (2009). Students' self-perception of reading ability and actual reading achievement. Proceedings of the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting. Washington, DC: AERA. Retrieved from http://convention2.allacademic.com/one/aera/aera09/index.php?

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Gilmore, A., Allan, R., Quinlan, D., Smaill, E., Burgon, J., White, J., Jones, L., & Joyce, C. (2013, November). The National Monitoring Study of Student Achievement: A look behind the scenes. Poster session presented at the New Zealand Association for Research in Education (NZARE) National Conference: Creativity in Research: Generative Inquiries for Educational Futures, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)

Liau, A. K., Asil, M., & Gilmore, A. (2018, July). Attitudes to learning with digital technology: Examining gender, year level and school decile differences. Verbal presentation at the International Conference on The Future of Education (IConFEd), George Town, Malaysia.

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Gilmore, A. (2016, November). Patterns of progress and achievement across the curriculum: What NMSSA can show us about how what our students know and can do. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Association for Research in Education (NZARE) Conference & Annual Meeting: Nōku anō te Takapau Wharanui: The Politics of Learning, Wellington, New Zealand.

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Gilmore, A. (2016, November). The NMSSA database and assessment artifacts: A treasure trove for researchers, curriculum specialists and policy makers. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Association for Research in Education (NZARE) Conference & Annual Meeting: Nōku anō te Takapau Wharanui: The Politics of Learning, Wellington, New Zealand.

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Gilmore, A. (2015, December). Assessing against national standards in New Zealand: What of validity? Verbal presentation at the Australian Association for Research in Education Conference, Freemantle, Australia.

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Gilmore, A., & Morton, M. (2015, September). Valuing equity, appreciating the contexts and consequences of assessment. Verbal presentation at the European Conference on Educational Research (ECER): Education and Transition, Budapest, Hungary.

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Gilmore, A., & Allan, R. (2013, November). How New Zealand children are doing in writing: Findings from the National Monitoring Study of Student Achievement. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Association for Research in Education (NZARE) National Conference: Creativity in Research: Generative Inquiries for Educational Futures, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Gilmore, A., Allan, R., Quinlan, D., Joyce, C., & Ferral, H. (2013, November). How New Zealand children are doing in writing and science: Findings from the National Monitoring Study of Student Achievement. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Association for Research in Education (NZARE) National Conference: Creativity in Research: Generative Inquiries for Educational Futures, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Gilmore, A. (2012, November). The National Monitoring Study of Student Achievement: Doing national monitoring the New Zealand way. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Association for Research in Education (NZARE) Conference, Hamilton, New Zealand.

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Gilmore, A., Smith, J., & Darr, C. (2012, August). Revisioning national assessment in New Zealand. Verbal presentation at the Earli Sig 1: Assessment and Evaluation Conference: Linking Multiple Perspectives on Assessment, Brussels, Belgium.

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Gilmore, A., & Gunn, A. (2011, November-December). Shifting positions on/in assessment: From student to beginning teacher. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Association for Research in Education (NZARE) Conference & Annual Meeting, Tauranga, New Zealand.

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Cowie, B., Hill, M., Smith, L., & Gilmore, A. (2010, May). The power of mixed-methods in examining the preparation of assessment capable teachers. Verbal presentation at the Queen's University International Symposium on Classroom Assessment: Preparing Teachers for Roles and Challenges in Assessment: An International Investigation, Kingston, Canada.

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Gilmore, A. (2010, August). The tug-of-war between education and politics: What gems inside the black box? Keynote presentation at the Graham Nuthall Classroom Research Trust International Symposium, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Gilmore, A., Smith, L., Hill, M., & Cowie, B. (2010, May). Beliefs about assessment: Towards a conceptual framework & initial findings. Verbal presentation at the Queen's University International Symposium on Classroom Assessment: Preparing Teachers for Roles and Challenges in Assessment: An International Investigation, Kingston, Canada.

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Hill, M., Cowie, B., Gilmore, A., & Smith, L. (2010, May). Learning to become assessment capable teachers: A teaching and learning research initiative project (2010-2012). Verbal presentation at the Queen's University International Symposium on Classroom Assessment: Preparing Teachers for Roles and Challenges in Assessment: An International Investigation, Kingston, Canada.

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Lee, A. A., Gilmore, A., & Kaur, B. (2010, August). Future research directions. Panel discussion at the Graham Nuthall Classroom Research Trust International Symposium, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs