Principals fear new NCEA literacy and numeracy requirements

RNZOtago Daily TimesThursday 16 January 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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North Canterbury principals are concerned that new literacy and numeracy standards could result in students leaving school without any qualifications. Under the new rules, students must pass reading, writing, and numeracy tests to receive NCEA at all levels. While students can resit these tests, educators worry about the impact on those who fail.

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First reported by RNZ, Thu 16 Jan 2025, 12:26pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 16 hours
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