PaCT stories
Calls for review of national standards
Mon, 21st Oct 2013
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national standards
NZ education sector demands a review of national standards, citing lack of confidence and effectiveness, per Principals’ Federation spokesperson.
PaCT no longer mandatory
Mon, 15th Jul 2013
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ministry of education
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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.
PaCT under fire again
Fri, 12th Jul 2013
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ministry of education
NZ school principals and NZEI speak out against PaCT assessment tool, fearing harm to student learning and teacher autonomy.
PaCT sent packing by teachers
Wed, 19th Jun 2013
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ministry of education
A computerised national standards assessment tool, which is expected to be compulsory for every primary school student in 2015, has been given a red light by leading teaching associations.