A move back to basics will be a standard requirement of the curriculum
Support those educational approaches that work and either fix or end those that have failed
An educational system that teaches children how to think and how to succeed
An educational system that teaches our children right from wrong, one that teaches them respect, and decency

Evaluate NCEA to improve its assessment practices and its implementation
Develop easily accessible information for learners, parents, and employers to increase understanding of the NCEA
Include a change to the implementation and assessment practice of NCEA so that it allows children to show a breadth and depth of knowledge rather than just performing isolated tasks
Research and develop ways for NCEA results to become internationally recognised qualifications for our children

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Set clear national standards in reading, writing, and maths
Require primary schools to use assessment programmes that compare the progress of their students with others across the country
Give parents the right to see all assessment information, and get regular reports about their child’s progress

Conduct an immediate inquiry into, and maintain an ongoing review of NCEA assessment systems
Consider the practical implications of removing unit standards from NCEA

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Introduce a minimum number of standards for each subject that must be externally assessed
Improve communication between examiners and teachers and students on what each achievement standard requires
Ensure that all assessment tasks provided by NZQA have been pre-moderated
Increase opportunities for external assessment of students' work throughout the year
Establish consistent policies on reassessment