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NCEA exams should have been postponed, say teachers
The secondary teachers union and some school principals say the Qualifications Authority should have postponed yesterday's NCEA exams. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
Officials in the dark over key figure at IANZ
The Qualifications Authority did not know a man with a history of mistreating migrants was a key figure at a failed private international academy, despite a two year investigation.
Dishonesty alleged at failed private tertiary college
The defunct International Academy of New Zealand was passing students it should have failed and gave the Qualifications Authority false information, documents show.
Maths teacher who wrote national standard says exam was "disastrous"
A retired maths teacher who wrote the national standard for the subject says a 'disastrous' NCEA exam last month has brought the NZQA into disrepute. Audio
Teachers demand apology over maths test
Teachers and parents are demanding an apology from the Qualifications Authority as the fallout over a tough maths exam continues. Audio
Many international students failed repeat tests - NZQA
There has been a high failure rate among international students retested because of doubts about an Auckland tertiary institution.
MCAT maths exam "too hard"
Maths teachers in Wellington will meet tonight to discuss what action they may take over last weeks MCAT algebra exam for year 11 students. Audio
NZQA criticised over investigation delays
NZQA has been accused of moving too slowly in investigating courses offered to international students by an Auckland tertiary provider.
PPTA says school qualification system shouldn't be meddled with
As we reported last half hour the PPTA says NCEA could be damaged beyond repair if political meddling doesn't stop. Audio
What does the UE drop mean for universities ?
The vice-chancellor of Victoria University says a dramatic drop in the pass rate for University Entrance is now being seen at tertiary institutions. Audio
UE pass rate drops unexpectedly
The pass rate for University Entrance has taken an unexpected tumble, and education leaders say changes to the qualification are to blame. Audio
Calls for major reform of the Education sector
Bali Haque, former school principal and deputy chief executive of NZQA is calling for radical reform of the education sector; how teachers are evaluated and paid and how schools and the bureacracy areā¦ Audio