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How, if at all, will the SMART assessment tool be used in implementing the government’s new Reporting to Parents and Whānau expectations?

Answered Question 36065 (2026)
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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How, if at all, will the SMART assessment tool be used in implementing the government’s new Reporting to Parents and Whānau expectations?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

Answer

Regulations are being revised to require schools to report to parents and whānau on their child’s progress and achievement, including results from twice yearly assessments such as the SMART Tool or Progressive Achievement Tests for Year 3-8 students.