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Fiona Mathis
Fiona Mathis is one of a number of students the New Zealand Qualifications Authority is profiling to show how NCEA is working for secondary school students around the country.
Fiona is a Year 13 student doing NCEA level 3 at Forest View High School in Tokoroa. She has her sights firmly set on a career in environmental science, but that hasn't stopped her from exploring a range of options while at
school. Fiona has been able to complete both a National Certificate in Agriculture (level 2) and a National Certificate in Computing (level 2) while doing well in her NCEA studies.
I am planning to go to Canterbury University. I still have to make a definite decision, but I am looking at a Bachelor of Science, majoring in environmental sciences. I've explored lots of options and think that I'd be most suited to this type of career. I also find this area very interesting.
What I'm studying
This year I'm a Year 13 student, doing level 3 geography, economics, classical studies, English and statistics, with Scholarship in some subjects, though this is yet to be confirmed.
In 2002, I completed my NCEA level 1 and a National Certificate in Agriculture (level 2). Last year I completed NCEA level 2 and a National Certificate in Computing (level 2). In 2002, I was placed eighteenth equal in New Zealand for the number of credits I gained. This year I am concentrating on NCEA Level 3.
I think I will sit New Zealand Scholarship in geography, and I'm not sure about economics and classics.
What I love to study, and what I don't
My favourite subject is economics, because it is a mix of all subjects. I find it challenging and interesting.
Maths would be my least favourite, because it doesn't give an opportunity for opinions to be explored.
Preparing for internal and external assessment
I like to approach internal assessments by putting a time frame in place, and then just do as much as I can now, instead of leaving it for "later". If it involves research, then I use mostly books, and the library.
I find internal assessment better because you know exactly what is required of you. External exams need constant study.
When I'm not studying
I am involved in debating, law mooting, the SADD committee, and the radio station. I am also involved with peer support.
Out of school, I love shopping, hanging out with friends and just relaxing.
Last updated: 31 August 2004