NZ education sector demands a review of national standards, citing lack of confidence and effectiveness, per Principals' Federation spokesperson.
The Ministry of Education has backtracked on its decision to make the Progress and Consistency Tool (PaCT) mandatory for every primary school student in 2015.
NZ school principals and NZEI speak out against PaCT assessment tool, fearing harm to student learning and teacher autonomy.
Leading teaching associations have rejected the Government's plan to make the PaCT mandatory by 2015, citing concerns over teaching quality and professionalism.
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