1. Tawa College NCEA Information Evening 2010

2. Introduction Anne West Principal Nominee Term 1, 2010

3. Information on NCEA 1, 2, 3 and other Qualifications Day One information Tawa College Assessment Procedures Assessment procedures Use of the web-site

4. Credit Accumulation Students are assessed against standards that are assigned a credit value.

5. There are two types of standards: Achievement Standards - can be awarded at an Achieved, Merit or Excellence level

6. Unit Standards Achieved is generally the highest award The standard is broken down into elements Students need to show proficiency in each element

7. Level 1 NCEA requirements A total of 80 credits Including: 8 literacy credits level 1 8 numeracy credits level 1

8. Level 2 and 3 NCEA Level 2 80 credits – 20 of these at level 1 Level 3 80 credits – 20 of these at level 2

9. Endorsement certificates Excellence – 50 excellence credits Merit – 50 merit or above credits

10. 14 credits in Mathematics at Level 1 or higher 4 credits at Level 2 or above in Reading 4 credits at Level 2 or above in Writing University Entrance from 2004 14 credits at level 3 or higher in no more than 2 domains or ‘approved subject’ area 14 credits at level 3 or higher in an ‘approved subject’ area 14 credits at level 3 or higher in an ‘approved subject’ area

11. Examples of Approved Subjects at Tawa College (these are not course names) Accounting Biology Chemistry Classical Studies Computing Design (Practical Art) Drama Economics English French Geography Graphics Health History History of Art Japanese Mathematics with Calculus Statistics and Modelling Media Studies Music Painting (Practical Art) Photography (Practical Art) Physical Education Physics Printmaking (Practical Art) Science Sculpture (Practical Art) Social Studies (Legal Studies) Technology Te Reo Rangatira or Te Reo Māori

12. New Zealand Scholarship A monetary award recognising top students Does not earn credits; is not a qualification Scholarship awards appear on Record of Learning

13. Information on NCEA 1, 2, 3 and other Qualifications Day One information Tawa College Assessment Procedures Use of the web-site

14. How do students know? Day One information: What is to be assessed including the credit value. Indication of when assessment will occur. Is the assessment internal or external?

15. Internal or External Assessment External assessments are run by NZQA. The school has no control over the timing or how the assessment will be conducted.

16. Information on NCEA 1, 2, 3 and other Qualifications Day One information Tawa College Assessment Procedures Use of the website

17. Internal Assessment Tawa College Assessment Procedures

18. School assessment policy Each students will receive a copy in week 5 Covers procedure for absences from assessment cases of sharing of work concerns about grade awarded

19. Absence from an assessment Illness Student needs - to apply for an assessment opportunity - Collect form from office - Requires a written note Pre-arranged Absence Discuss with class teacher/Principal Deliberate absence results in a Not Achieved grade

20. Extension of time Must be pre-approved Valid reason

21. Sharing of work If students share work for an individual assessment both are given a Not Achieved grade

22. Re-submission or re-assessment Re-submission If there are slight errors or omissions students may be offered the opportunity to review their assessment and re-submit

23. If practical at least one re-assessment opportunity is offered. Emphasis is on “Do it once – do it right” There is no re-assessment opportunity in externals Re-assessment

24. Concerns about grade awarded Talk to teacher (within days) Review by HOD Review by Principal Nominee

25. Information on NCEA 1, 2, 3 and other Qualifications Day One information Tawa College Assessment Procedures Use of the website

26. Reporting results Assess to NZQA website to review marks that have been submitted

27. Use of web-site Students are encouraged to check the website on a regular basis. Tawa College submits a file every two weeks from May but it can be as frequent as twice a week later in the year. If a problem – please ask.

28. More information NZQA website (for parents / for students) www.nzqa.govt.nz Tawa College website Anne West awest@tawacol.school.nz Ph: 232 8184 Ext 838