However, another teacher said his students had coped well with the exam – and said the excellence question should be difficult. “Calculus had new excellence questions that were drastically different from the previous year and the algebra section contained very difficult questions compared to past papers,” she said. The parent said questions since 2020 had all been notably easier and she questioned how wildly the standard had suddenly changed. “This has created an environment where students are second-guessing their abilities.”Another parent said students should be challenged – but not blindsided. A petition has also been set up calling for consistency in NCEA exam content.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 07, 2024 08:33 UTC