PaCT stories
Calls for review of national standards
Mon, 21st Oct 2013
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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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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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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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Leading teaching associations have rejected the Government's plan to make the PaCT mandatory by 2015, citing concerns over teaching quality and professionalism.