VCE and VCAL students sitting a revamped general achievement test this year will be assessed on their ability to decipher hypothetical scenarios such as a hotel guest’s negative online review, a ...

Standardised tests - such as those often referred to in primary schools as the Sigmas, Micras and Drumondras - routinely attract bad press, not least at this time of year when 2nd, 4th and 6th class ...