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Tests For Students From First Year Of School Announced

The Government has announced new assesment for students from the first year of school.

Education Minister Erica Stanford said from 2025 phonics tests with children will begin at 20 weeks and 40 weeks of schooling.

Twice-yearly "progression monitoring" for reading, writing and maths would also be introduced for children in years three through eight.

Stanford said the assesment was intended to give parents certainty about their childrens' learning.

New student assessment

The Government has announced new assessment for students from year one.

Education Minister Erica Standford said from 2025 phonics tests with children will begin at 20 weeks and 40 weeks of schooling.

Twice-yearly "progression monitoring" for reading, writing and maths would also be introduced for children in years three through eight.

Stanford said the assessment was intended to give parents certainty about their children's' learning.

"Currently, the first glimpse at student achievement is when children sit NCEA. It’s far too late to learn in Year 10 or 11 if they have not been adequately prepared with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed."

Stanford said the Curriculum Insights and Progress Study will also be expanded from 2025 to assess reading, writing and maths annually for Years 3, 6 and 8.

Assessment options

Schools will be given a choice of which assessment tool to use.

Those using the New Zealand Curriculum will use either e-asTTle or Progressive Assessment Tests (PATs).

For te reo Māori, the tools will be either e-asTTle or Te Waharoa Ararau.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has begun by saying the education system is not delivering the outcomes the government wants.

"Last year about 11,000 kids left school without gaining a secondary qualification, and under our government, that changes."

Education Minister Erica Stanford said they need to know "as early as possible" where a student needs additional support.

"I'm really proud to announce that this government is going to give parents certainty."

She said the phonics tests for 5-year-olds were "simple" but crucial in identifying those who needed additional help.

The Government has announced new assesment for students from the first year of school.

Education Minister Erica Stanford said from 2025 phonics tests with children will begin at 20 weeks and 40 weeks of schooling.

Twice-yearly "progression monitoring" for reading, writing and maths would also be introduced for children in years three through eight.

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