The Detail podcast speaks to NZME reporter Simon Collins, and Remarkables Primary School principal Debbie Dickson about the steady test decline. New Zealand's primary school competence in reading, mathematics and science have plummeted to their worst recorded level ever. Andy Jackson/Stuff New Zealand's primary school competence in reading, mathematics and science have plummeted to their worst recorded level ever. However, at least a third of maths teachers in New Zealand - not just in primary school, but secondary as well - are not trained in maths, Collins says. While this has its advantages, Remarkables Primary School principal Debbie Dickson says more guidance from central government would be welcome, in making sure all students were reaching baseline levels.

Source: Stuff February 15, 2021 16:02 UTC