MCAULEY HIGH SCHOOL ASSESSMENT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS 2019
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McAuley High School
Assessment Information
for Students
2019
Assessment Information for Students 1
INFORMATION ABOUT ASSESSMENT FOR NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Students in Years 11, 12 and 13 are issued with an Assessment booklet early in Term 1. It contains
the following information:
National Certificate of Educational Achievement
NCEA is the academic qualification offered at McAuley High. Students at McAuley High School are
able to study for NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3 and Scholarship examinations.
For information on how NCEA works, students and parents are advised to go to
www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea to look for specific requirements for NCEA levels 1, 2 & 3, University
Entrance and the requirements for certificate endorsements and Scholarship.
McAuley High School also offers students study towards the National Certificate in Tourism and the
following Vocational Pathways.
• Creative Industries
• Service Industries
• Social and Community Services
How many credits do I need to gain an NCEA?
NCEA Level 1 NCEA Level 2 NCEA Level 3 University Entrance
80 credits at any 60 credits at Level 2 or 60 credits at Level 3 NCEA Level 3
Level above
plus 20 credits* from plus 20 credits* from 14 credits in 3 University
Level 1 Level 2 approved subjects
10 credits in Literacy Level 1 Literacy and Level 1 Literacy and 5 Reading credits and 5
numeracy credits numeracy credits Writing credits from
approved Standards
10 credits in 10 level 1 credits in
Numeracy Numeracy
www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications.standards/awards/university-entrance/approved-subjects/
www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications.standards/awards/university-entrance/literacy-requirements-2/
* Credits are allowed to count for more than one level of NCEA
University Entrance
University Entrance (UE) is the minimum requirement to go to a New Zealand university. You need
to be aware that different universities and different courses may have higher entry requirements.
You are advised to check with the Careers’ Department to find the entrance requirements of any
course you are interested in studying in the future.
University Entrance (UE) will continue to be the minimum requirement to go to a New Zealand
university. To be awarded UE you will need:
• NCEA Level 3
• Three subjects - at Level 3 or above, made up of:
o 14 credits each, in three approved subjects
• Literacy - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of: 5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing
• Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of:
o achievement standards - specified achievement standards available through a range of
subjects
o or unit standards - package of 3 numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627 - all three
required).
Assessment Information for Students 2Most universities will rank you on your best 80 credits at Level 3 or higher. You are competing with
all of New Zealand for limited places in a university.
Once you have met the requirements for University Entrance it will appear on your Record of
Achievement.
It is important that you check the entry criteria of the tertiary institution you wish to apply to. Some
universities have further criteria than that above.
Scholarship
Scholarship is a monetary award to recognise top students. It does not give you extra credits.
Scholarship students are expected to demonstrate high-level critical thinking, abstract and
generalised thought, to integrate, synthesise and apply knowledge, skills and understanding and
ideas in complex situations.
Students will be selected and recommended by the HOD to enter Scholarship.
There is an additional entry fee for Scholarship and an additional exam in most cases. (2018: $30)
Certificate Endorsements
If you perform consistently above the 'Achieved' level, your result(s) can be 'endorsed' to reflect
your high achievement. If you gain 50 credits at Excellence, your NCEA will be endorsed with
Excellence. Likewise, if you gain 50 credits at Merit (or Merit and Excellence) your NCEA will be
endorsed with Merit. Endorsement awards are shown on your Record of Achievement.
Course Endorsements
Course endorsement provides recognition for a student who has performed exceptionally well in an
individual course.
Students will gain an endorsement for a course if, in a single school year, they achieve:
• 14 or more credits at Merit or Excellence, and
• At least 3 of these credits are from externally assessed standards and 3 credits are from internally
assessed standards. Note: the externally assessed standard requirement does not apply to
Physical Education, Religious Studies and Level 3 Visual Arts.
• A course endorsement can only be awarded in one calendar year.
How many credits should I aim for?
There are entry requirements to get into different courses in Years 12 and 13, and many university
courses are looking for a minimum number of credits at a Merit/ Excellence level in particular
subjects. You MUST aim to get more than the minimum requirement to pass your certificates so
that you have plenty of choices available to you when it comes to choosing courses in the future.
Assessment tasks – what and when?
The assessment tasks are written to meet national guidelines and external moderation
requirements. You gain credits by meeting standards in assessments which take place during the
year (Internals) and also in exams (Externals) in November/December. Some Visual Arts and
Technology External Standards are assessed by portfolio, and there is a Mathematics External in
September at Level 1, The Tongan External examinations are held in September. Each task will
include criteria to explain what is needed to achieve success. Conditions of assessment will be
clearly stated in each assessment task.
You will be given an Assessment Outline (see example below) at the start of the year in each of your
subjects which will tell you which Standards are being assessed each term, how many credits they
are worth, how they will be assessed Internal or External (NCEA exam) and give you a guideline as
to the time of each assessment. This outline will also let you know if there is a Further Assessment
Opportunity for each Standard.
Assessment Information for Students 3Your teachers will confirm for you the actual dates of each assessment. A range of assessment types
will be used – some may be ongoing such as portfolios, assignments or research projects, while
others will take the form of practicals, speeches, tests etc. Each assessment is designed to suit the
topic or skill that is being assessed.
It is good practice to have a year calendar and mark when your assessments and the school practice
exams are on. If you find several assessments are due at the same time, the beginning of the year is
the time to discuss this with your teachers, not the day before.
Students are urged to record their result for each Standard on the Assessment Outline page to track
their progress towards the qualification.
SAMPLE Assessment Outline
Assessment statement for: 13 Painting (13 PTG) Teacher in charge of this course: Ms V Carney
Level 3 University approved subject: Yes
NCEA 22 credits (8 internal, 14 external) Course Endorsement Available: Yes
AS Type of Further
Number Assessment Assess’ Career Student
Term Title (NZQA) Level Credits When
inc. (I) - Internal Opportunity Pathways results
version (E) - External Yes/No
Wk 8 91446 Produce a systematic folio T4 Creative
3 14 Folio (E) No
Term 3 V2 of work Wk 2 Industries
Use drawing to
demonstrate
Wk 9 91451 T4 Creative
understanding of 3 4 Workbook (I) No
Term 3 V2 Wk 2 Industries
conventions appropriate to
painting
OPTIONAL 4 credits Internal
Use drawing to
demonstrate
Wk 9 91467 T4 Creative Student
understanding of 3 4 Workbook (I) No
Term 3 V2 Wk 2 Industries results
conventions appropriate to
sculpture
Approved Pathway
13 PTG University Entrance
22 credits
painting Fine Art School
Why should I complete every assessment?
You must treat each assessment as an opportunity to gain credits towards your certificate. Students
who work well during the year often complete their qualification before the External Exams. They
can then focus on aiming for Merit and Excellence grades in their final examinations. You also must
attempt all available Standards, both Internal and External, to the best of your ability in order to
have the best chance of getting entry into your chosen course in future years.
Can I have another go? Further Assessment Opportunity
At McAuley High School there is a clear expectation that you complete all of your work to the best of
your ability, regardless of whether there is a FAO or not.
Not every assessment can offer a FAO. Some Internal Standards have one further assessment
opportunity (FAO).
Assessment Information for Students 4Resubmission
This is offered when a teacher judges that a mistake has been made by the student which the
student should be capable of discovering and correcting themselves. In such cases, a teacher may
consider it appropriate to allow a student to resubmit a specific part of the assessment. No more
than one resubmission should be provided. It must take place before the assessor gives overall
feedback to the student on the work done. The work should be closely supervised to ensure
authenticity.
Check your Assessment Statement and listen to the advice given by your teacher about assessments.
Further Assessment Opportunity (previously called Reassessment)
This occurs when a completely new, quality assured assessment is provided to students after their
first assessment, and after additional teaching and learning has taken place. This could be a new
test or research topic. Not all Internal assessed Standards will offer a further assessment
opportunity. A maximum of one further opportunity may be offered to the student entered for that
Standard. The same opportunity will be offered to all students including any student who
legitimately missed or did not complete the first assessment. Further opportunity conditions must
be consistent with those of the first opportunity. Students will be awarded the higher grade of the
two opportunities from Not Achieved to Excellence.
Check your Assessment Statement and listen to the advice given by your teacher about assessments.
What if I miss a deadline?
All assessments have deadlines that must be met to enable marking and moderation to occur and
grades to be reported in a timely manner. If you fail to meet a deadline for an assessment outside
of an acceptable reason, your parents will be notified by the HOD and/or your Dean. You will still
be required to complete all of the work associated with that assessment. Work handed in after the
due date without an extension, MAY be marked for guidance only, in negotiation with the teacher.
However, a Not Achieved result will be reported.
What if I know that I will be away on an assessment day?
If you know that you are going to be away when an assessment is on or when an assignment is due
you must give an explanation in writing to your teacher before the date of the assessment. The
note must contain the contact details of your parent / caregiver so that the Head of Department is
able to verify the circumstances. In some cases you may be able to sit the assessment at another
time, you may be asked to sit a similar assessment or you may be given an extension. If you are
absent because you are on holiday with your family, driver’s licence test, wagging or attending a
non-medical appointment you will not be given another opportunity. Work for some assessments
can only take place on a given day, e.g. a field trip or science experiments. If you miss that day, then
you have missed the assessment opportunity.
What if I cannot help being absent on an assessment day because I am sick, attending a funeral,
on a school field trip or have another serious reason stops me attending school?
You should get your parent or caregiver to phone the school in the morning to let the office know
that you will be absent. If you are unwell you must bring a doctor’s certificate to explain your
absence. For other reasons, such as a funeral of a close family member, evidence will need to be
provided to the school that clearly shows you were not able to attend during the time of the
assessment. The Head of Department will consider the matter and decide if you should be given an
extension, another assessment opportunity, or a grade based on assessment already recorded. If
the Head of Department is not certain that you should be given special consideration because of
your absence, they will speak to the Deputy Principal about the matter.
Assessment Information for Students 5What if I am sick for the school practice exams?
Practice external exams are very important because if you are legitimately absent at the end of the
year, the grades you gain in the practice exams will be used to determine if you can be granted a
‘Derived Grade’ for NCEA. You will need to sit the exam as soon as you return with the doctor’s
certificate.
What if I am away on holiday? Self-interest leave
If you plan to take self-interest leave your parents /guardians must write to the Principal requesting
leave before the leave is taken. This is a Ministry of Education requirement.
You will need to discuss with each subject teacher if any assessments are due during the leave. It is
important you and your parents are aware, self- interest leave may result in you missing out on
Internal assessment credits.
What if my computer crashes, my printer runs out of ink?
It is your responsibility to continually save your work. If your printer is out of ink, print at school or
email your work to your teacher.
Checking results
Each student is expected to check their results on their Assessment Outlines.
Students can check their results on the KAMAR system
School reports will have all the finalised results recorded on them
Students are encouraged to check their NZQA results on the NZQA website: www.nzqa.govt.nz
periodically, using their learner login. The school does not have access to these.
If a student finds their grade is incorrect, they should see their teacher first.
NSN Number
Students have a personalised NSN number. When you log into NZQA for the first time you will be
asked to generate a password. Keep this safe. Once you have your NSN number and registered on
NZQA website you will be able to view your results, look at your Record of Achievement and also
make a request for an official Record of Achievement. You may have one of these free per year.
Withdrawing students from Standards
McAuley High does not condone the practice of withdrawing students. However, there are some
exceptional circumstances. A student or teacher may instigate a withdraw discussion. Withdrawing
is thoroughly discussed with the teacher, Deputy Principal, Principal, student and parents before a
final decision is made. It is always our mission to support students through assessment issues. All
considerations regarding this procedure are made before September and reported to NZQA.
Authenticity – submitting work that is your own
It is essential that the work that you submit for assessment is all your own. This means you must
not:
• copy work from any other source such as a book or from the internet without referencing it*
• copy or use the work of any other learner either at this school, past or present, or from another
school
• making up or fabricating data in research assignments
• impersonating someone else in an exam
• “loan” some of the work you are not using for assessment to another student. Eg photos in
Photography.
Assessment Information for Students 6Teachers will ask for a range of evidence to show that work submitted is your own. They could ask
you to include a * Bibliography or reference list with your work which lists the sources that you
have used in your assessment. They may also use your drafts as evidence that the final piece of
work was done by you.
Breach of Assessment Rules
Different subject areas will use a variety of systems to ensure that the work you submit is
authentic. If your teacher believes that the work is not all yours, you will be asked to produce your
draft work and discuss the work with your teacher. Students are expected to put all assessments
done on the computer through TURN IT IN. If the teacher is still not sure that the work was done
completely by you, you may have to discuss the matter with the Head of Department and the
Principal Nominee. You must also not allow your work to be seen, copied or used by another
student and submitted as their own. This could equally mean your work is awarded Not Achieved.
This is a serious offence and will be reported to Ms McLaughlin (PN) who will interview the
students concerned, keep a record of their explanation and write to the parents to explain to them
what steps have been taken by the school in investigating the matter and the outcome. Students
are eligible to appeal.
It’s not fair - Appeals
If you believe that a grade you receive during the year is not correct, or a ruling is unfair, you have
the right to appeal it. You, or your parent, must talk to your teacher about it within one week of
getting your final grade. If you are still not happy with the outcome, you should complete the
appeals form that is at the back of this booklet, then talk to the Head of Department who may
consult with Ms McLaughlin (Principal Nominee). The school may call on an outside expert to
verify a grade under appeal. You will be notified in writing by Ms McLaughlin of the final decision.
Retention of work
Your teacher will keep your internal assessment material into the next year. This is for the purpose
of external moderation by NZQA. Both the Department and school will comply with the Privacy
Act.
Privacy Act
No student’s personal details, entry or results data should be shown to anyone who does not need
to see them without the student’s express permission.
Some Visual Arts folios may be on display but no names will be published.
How do I keep track of my credits?
You can keep track of your credits (including Merit and Excellence results) using your NZQA login
and your assessment outlines that you have been given for each subject. Your Form teacher and
Dean will help you track how many credits you have gained.
Before you leave in Term 4 you will be asked to confirm and sign off your results. You must let
your teacher or Ms McLaughlin know if you think there has been a mistake with any of your results
so the matter can be investigated and the results amended if necessary. NZQA will send you a
card with Learner Login information which will enable you to check your entries and results on the
NZQA website – results are sent to NZQA by the school on a weekly basis.
Assessment Information for Students 7What if I have a special learning need? – Special Assessment Conditions Students with evidence of long term issues affecting learning, may be eligible for special assistance in assessments. Some students may require enlarged examination papers because they have poor eyesight; they may require extra time to complete papers or be assigned a Reader/Writer for external standards. If you think that you might require extra assistance you must speak to Ms McLaughlin or Ms Brown (SENCO) at the start of Term 1 so that a proper assessment of your needs can be carried out by the school or other outside experts. The deadline for all Year 11 and new SAC applications is around the end of Term 1. NCEA Exams How much does NCEA cost? The cost for NCEA is $76.70 per student. An invoice for the NCEA fees will be sent to your parents at the beginning of Term 2 and the money needs to be paid by the end of July. All students will be sent the information about applying for Financial Assistance to have their fees reduced to $20 if their parents have a Community Services Card or are on a Benefit. Families are advised to annually check their daughter’s eligibility for financial assistance through www.nzqa.govt.nz/financial assistance. There is also a reduction in fees available for families that have more than one student sitting NCEA. If NCEA fees are not paid, NZQA will not release your results. Late applications cannot be processed by NZQA. See Mrs Mabey for more information. MCAT Maths exam Although MCAT is classed as an External exam it is conducted in classrooms at school. The school’s internal assessment policies must be applied to students who miss an MCAT assessment session, or who breach examination rules. If you are absent for medical or emergency reasons, a medical certificate will be required. If approved, you are eligible for a Derived Grade. Practice Exam Procedures Students must bring their own pens, pencils, calculators, rulers etc to the exam room in a clear plastic bag. Water in clear plastic bottles is permitted to be brought into the exams. No watches, paper or food is allowed in the exam room. An emergency clear plastic bag which contains your cell phone (turned off), wallet, keys and other emergency items may be taken into an exam room. Students must follow all instructions given by Exam Supervisors. Students will be notified of the times during which they are allowed to leave the exam room. If students breach the exam conditions they will be given a Not Achieved grade as the student will be considered to have been cheating. Parents will be notified. You may appeal the decision using the appeals Procedure. External Exam Procedures As above. If there is a breach of the exam rules during NCEA exams in November/December, NZQA will investigate the matter and report their findings to the school (where appropriate) and the affected students. What if I am sick or away for NCEA exams? Practice external exams are very important because if you are sick at the end of the year the grades you gain in the practice exams will be used to determine if you can be granted a ‘Derived Grade’ for NCEA. If you are sick during the NCEA exams in November you must contact Ms McLaughlin urgently – this may mean that you can get a Derived Grade based on your Practice Externals. You need to collect a form from Ms McLaughlin and take it to your doctor or other appropriate person to be filled in. Ms McLaughlin will contact NZQA on your behalf to apply for any Derived Grades. Assessment Information for Students 8
Derived Grade
A derived grade is a mark generated from evidence of relevant earlier work. It is only available for
external assessment like NCEA exams and is not available for Scholarship.
There are specific circumstances set by NZQA (not the school) as to what situation allows for a
derived grade. If you are seriously ill, have an immediate family bereavement or traumatic event
leading up to or stops you from sitting an exam, you may be eligible for a Derived Grade.
The process is:
As soon as possible, collect a Derived Grade form from Ms McLaughlin.
If ill, get your doctor to fill out her/his section and return to Ms McLaughlin.
If a death, you will need to provide proof ie death notice, funeral pamphlet.
If accepted, a grade based on your practice exams will be used. If you got NA in the practice exams,
you would get NA, so there is no point going further with the application.
When will I get my results?
Students should go to the NZQA website www.nzqa.govt.nz and use their NSN to register for a
Learner login. This enables a student to view their results as soon as they are reported. In January,
students can access their results for internal and external assessment from the previous year using
their online login. Hard-copies are not automatically sent out but can be ordered before 31
December of the year in which the results were gained.
Students have the right to request:
• a review, if a processing error has occurred or
• a reconsideration, if they believe an error in marking has occurred.
Records of Achievement and Certificates for NCEA and University Entrance will be printed on
request (via your Learner login), and will be mailed to those who have requested them in April, once
all late results and reconsiderations and reviews are complete.
Assessment Information for Students 9Assessment Information for Students 10
McAuley High School Missed assessment application form Fill in the top section, attach appropriate letters or certificates and hand to your subject teacher who will pass it on to the HOD. Name: Date of application: Missed assessment details: Subject: Name of teacher: Standard number and title: Type of assessment (practical, assignment, test, etc.) Date of assessment or due date: Reason for missing assessment: (please tick one) Illness: medical form must be completed by a doctor. Family/personal trauma: documentation must be attached (e.g. letter from parent, counsellor, School sporting / cultural activity: __________________________________________________ Signature of teacher-in-charge of activity: ____________________________________________ Decision by HOD Extension granted. New due date: __________________________________________________ New assessment date granted. New date: ____________________________________________ Application denied. Comment: __________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ The reason for this decision has been explained to me and I accept the decision. Signed: ___________________________________ (student) Signed: ___________________________________ (PN or HOD) Date: ______________ Assessment Information for Students 11
McAuley High School Assessment Appeal Form Name: _________________________________________________ Class: ______________ Number of Standard being appealed: ___________________ Standard title: ____________________________________________________________________ Subject: ____________________ Teacher who marked work: ___________________________ Grade awarded for Standard: ___________________ Date work returned to student: _________________ Date of Appeal: ___________________ Reason for Appeal: Student Signature: ______________________ Caregiver’s Signature: ____________________ OFFICE USE ONLY Teacher Response: Head of Department Response: Deputy Principal Curriculum Response: Final Decision: Assessment Information for Students 12
Please remember, throughout all this assessment, we are a
Mercy school, we show aroha and we are here to help you.
Supporting students through assessment.
Come prepared. Bring the right equipment and books to school, including a means of recording
your assessment dates.
Organise your time. Start assignments earlier rather than later. Teachers will be pleased to get
work handed in before the deadline.
Procedures. Be aware of what to do if you can’t hand in your work or be present for an
assessment.
Enjoy a balanced life. Study and part time work should be balanced with time for rest.
Remember, your main obligation is to achieve at school not your job.
McAuley staff involved in assessment areas:
Ms Brown Special assessment Conditions
Ms Houghton Everything curriculum
Courses
Ms McLaughlin NZQA questions
External exams including exam clashes
Complaints and Appeals
Derived Grade
Mrs Mabey NCEA fees payments
Financial assistance applications
Lost exam entry slip
The Principal Leave requests
Ms Fiaola University entry criteria
Your Dean Course selection
KAMAR results
NSN number
Support
Assessment Information for Students 13Selected Information from the NZQA Website - www.nzqa.govt.nz Understanding NCEA www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/understanding-ncea/ Course Endorsements www.nzqa.govt.nz/providers-partners/assessment-and-moderation-of-standards/managing- national-assessment-in-schools/course-endorsement/ NCEA Rules and Procedures www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/ncea-rules-and-procedures/ Results Publication www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/ncea-results/results-publication/ Guide to Online Results www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/ncea-results/results-publication/ Reviews and Consideration www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/ncea-results/reviews-and-reconsiderations University Entrance www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/awards/university-entrance/ Approved Subjects for University Entrance www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/awards/university-entrance-subjects/ University Entrance to Australian Universities www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/awards/university-entrance/entrance-to-australian- universities/ Literacy Requirements for University www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/awards/university-entrance/literacy-requirements/ Entrance to Overseas Universities www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/awards/university-entrance/entrance-to-overseas- tertiary-courses/ Review of University Entrance www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/awards/university-entrance/review-of-university- entrance/ Scholarship www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/awards/new-zealand-scholarship/ Assessment Information for Students 14
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