CuriosityCreator

Do Exams Really Prove Anything?

Why It’s Time to Rethink Assessment

Sarah Aiono's avatar
Sarah Aiono
Aug 05, 2025
∙ Paid

In the wake of the NZ government’s recent announcements on changes to NCEA, one issue has dominated headlines and social media threads alike: exams. The reforms, which include proposals to adjust the balance between internal assessments and external examinations, have reignited familiar arguments. Some see them as necessary to restore “rigour,” while ot…

User's avatar

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Sarah Aiono.

Or purchase a paid subscription.
© 2026 Sarah Aiono · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture