NAPLAN a way to measure education, not students, says economist Saul Eslake and AEU

Caitlin Jarvis
August 15 2018 - 5:00am
SNAPSHOT: Tasmanian Education Union president Helen Richardson (centre) believes standardised testing is a challenge for the future of education. Picture: file
SNAPSHOT: Tasmanian Education Union president Helen Richardson (centre) believes standardised testing is a challenge for the future of education. Picture: file

NAPLAN testing is “just a snapshot” of performance and may not have a place in the future of education in Northern Tasmania.

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Caitlin Jarvis

Caitlin Jarvis

Senior Journalist

I have worked in the Tasmanian digital/print media for 11 years, spanning two newsrooms. I have developed a keen interest in agricultural, development and education news, as well as issues-based long-form journalism. Contact me at caitlin.jarvis@examiner.com.au

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