Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 1, 2023 3:31:48 GMT 12
NEW NCEA TESTS POORLY DESIGNED FOR MĀORI, PACIFIC STUDENTS – REPORT
An independent evaluation says it is likely the design of new NCEA maths and writing tests is unfair on Māori and Pacific teenagers.
It says the difficulty of the tests appears to be about right, but their design and digital nature could be contributing to lower pass rates for some groups.
Some teachers and principals are worried the tests will be too difficult for some students and Māori and Pacific students will be particularly disadvantaged.....
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/new-ncea-tests-poorly-designed-for-maori-pacific-students-report/GTG5NOQMMFDFTN66LP7624MHSM/
An independent evaluation says it is likely the design of new NCEA maths and writing tests is unfair on Māori and Pacific teenagers.
It says the difficulty of the tests appears to be about right, but their design and digital nature could be contributing to lower pass rates for some groups.
Some teachers and principals are worried the tests will be too difficult for some students and Māori and Pacific students will be particularly disadvantaged.....
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/new-ncea-tests-poorly-designed-for-maori-pacific-students-report/GTG5NOQMMFDFTN66LP7624MHSM/