A briefing to ministers in May stated that literacy and mathematics curricula don't "clearly signal important markers of progress and when to worry". Photo / 123RFA briefing to ministers in May stated that literacy and mathematics curricula don't "clearly signal important markers of progress and when to worry". Photo / 123RFBy Craig McCulloch, RNZEducation officials have warned their ministers that students are "falling through the cracks" because the curriculum does not clearly signal when they need more support. The opposition National Party says the advice proves the Government was wrong to scrap the National Standards programme without any replacement. "The national curriculum provides the framework and learning expectations for our young people right across their time at school.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 01, 2021 20:48 UTC