通常在新西兰11年级时进行的NCEA一级考试将被废除。11年级学生将被要求学习英语和数学，并参加一项"Foundational Skills Award"测试--这是新增的关于基础能力掌握程度的测试，用于记录学生在读写能力、数学计算方面的成绩。

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