NCEA TERM 3, 2024
Term 3 can indeed be a challenging time for students in Year 11, 12, and 13 with all the assessments and deadlines. Here’s a brief overview of what each of these entails:
Common Assessment Activities (CAAs): Last year, new Common Assessment Activities (CAAs) for literacy and numeracy were introduced across all secondary schools in New Zealand. Achieving these CAAs is essential for earning literacy and numeracy credits required to pass NCEA Level 1. Many of our Year 11 students have already completed these assessments successfully this year. For those who have not yet achieved their CAAs in literacy and/or numeracy, there will be another opportunity to complete them during Week 8 and Week 9 of this term.
Derived Grade Examinations (DGE): Derived Grade Examinations (DGE), which serve as practice exams similar to ‘mock exams,’ are a long-standing practice in schools across the country. These exams are held under formal examination conditions in the hall. The DGEs will be conducted from Thursday of Week 9, starting on the 19th September, through the end of Week 10. Depending on circumstances these results may be used as a student’s result for the NZQA Examinations held in November.
Completion of Internal Classes: This involves finishing up all internal assessments, which are assessments completed during the school year and contribute to the overall NCEA credits. Internal assessments need to be submitted and marked before the end of the term. Teachers will be contacting students to complete these internal assessments through the week of DGE. If there are any clashes please contact the School.
It’s a busy period, and effective time management, organisation, and stress management are crucial for students to navigate through it successfully. Are there specific aspects of these assessments you're concerned about or need advice on? Please contact teachers or the guidance team.
Clashes with Learning Outside the Classroom
We recognise the valuable experiences that students gain from participating in learning opportunities outside the classroom, whether they are related to assessments, cultural events, or sporting activities. However, it's important for students to attend their classes in order to prepare adequately for their assessments. Balancing these commitments is crucial for ensuring that students are well-prepared and successful in their academic pursuits.
Attendance
Success in school often hinges on consistent attendance, particularly in subject-specific classes. To encourage this, we have implemented attendance incentives under the “Show Up & Shine” rewards. It’s essential for students to be present and actively participate in their classes to make meaningful progress. Regular attendance not only supports individual achievement but also contributes to overall academic success.
Study for Seniors
Study is time for students to prepare for their upcoming assessments. They can go over their learning from class and understand what is required for the assessment. For this term, we have approved Year 11, 12 & Year 13 students to have study leave during the DGE period.
Normal classes will continue to run during CAAs. There is no study leave for students during this period.
Students who have an exam in the morning for DGE can go home after their exam. Parents must make arrangements for their child to be collected after their exam. It is not acceptable for students to catch a ride with other students. If students need to stay back at School to catch the bus, then they must go to the library and remain there for the rest of the day. Students must attend in their School uniform during all their assessments.
Arriving for CAA and DGE
Students should make their way to C Block first thing in the morning by 8:45am. The classroom rolls will be taken at this time.
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