A2006/036 - 11 September 2006

Level 3 Visual Arts external assessment compassionate consideration process

The following information about compassionate consideration for Level 3 Visual Arts external assessment is included in this circular:

• policy statement
• eligibility criteria
• application process
• application form (to be photocopied as required)
• sample of folio label to be fixed to folios for compassionate consideration.

Application form & samples:

Schools are responsible for implementing policies and procedures for compassionate consideration for Levels 1 and 2 Visual Arts external standards as assessment takes place in schools. There is no compassionate consideration process for Scholarship.

Compassionate consideration is available for candidates entered in Level 3 Visual Arts external assessment in 2006. Processes and due dates differ from the compassionate consideration process for examinations because of the need to identify folios for review at the assessment venue.

Compassionate consideration applications for Level 3 Visual Arts external assessment are made through the Principal’s Nominee and the folio of work must be labelled as subject to a compassionate consideration on arrival at the venue. Completed application forms are sent to NZQA are to arrive no later than Thursday 16 November 2006.

The application form contains sections to be completed by the candidate, a medical practitioner (if required) and the school. Only one application is required for one or more Level 3 Visual Arts external standards, but each folio must carry a coloured label identifying it as a compassionate consideration application. Labels will be mailed to schools by Friday 20 October 2006.

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Previous circulars

• 035 - 11 September 2006 - Videotapes in external assessment of Dance for 2006
• 034 - 25 August 2006 - Digital capture of audio evidence for assessment and external moderation of Languages
• 033 - 25 August 2006 - Moderation of Te Reo Maori and Te Reo Rangatira Korero achievement and unit standards
• 032 - 11 August 2006 - National Certificate in Agriculture (Level 2)
• 031 - 30 June 2006 - Requirements of Biology 90718 - Describe applications of biotechnological techniques
• 030 - 23 June 2006 - 2006 Timeline for Visual Arts end of year verification and marking
• 029 - 23 June 2006 - Current review of Putaiao unit standards Levels 1-4
• 028 - 23 June 2006 - Maori Performing Arts – new and reviewed unit standards and assessment support material
• 027 - 16 June 2006 - Submission Date for Graphics and Technology Portfolios
• 026 - 16 June 2006 - Authentication of material submitted for external assessment
• 025 16 June 2006 - Guidelines for the Submission of Visual Arts Moderation Material using Electronic Media
• 024 - 9 June 2006 - Update of calculators prohibited in 2006 examinations
• 023 - 9 June 2006 - Application for Multiple Sittings for Level 1 Information Management
• 022 - 9 June 2006 - Updated History assessment specifications
• 021 - 26 May 2006 - Moderation of internally assessed languages writing standards
• 020 - 26 May 2006 - Moderation of internally assessed Technology standards
• 019 - 12 May 2006 - Updated assessment specifications
• 018 - 28 April 206 - External Assessment Marking in 2005
• 017 - 28 April 2006 - Accessing past exam papers online
• 016 - 28 April 2006 - Assessment for Secondary School Qualifications through the Medium of Te Reo Maori
• 015 - 11 April 2006 - Mathematics assessment updates
• 014 - 11 April 2006 - 2006 Scholarship Accounting examination changes
• 013 - 7 April 2006 - Assessment Specifications for the External Assessment of Level 1, 2 and 3 Achievement Standards for 2006
• 012 - 7 April 2006 - Guide notes: Assessment of the Perspectives in Senior Social Studies
• 011 - 24 March 2006 - Moderation of Level 2 and 3 Languages conversation achievement standards
• 010 - 24 March 2006 - Update on review of university entrance standard
• 009 - 17 March 2006 - Revised appendices to support Physical Education standards
• 008 - 10 March 2006 - Visual Arts packaging of material for moderation of internal assessment for all levels
• 007 - 10 March 2006 - Application process for Visual Arts verification and marking 2006
• 006 - 24 February 2006 - Moderation of 90050 - Present a technological solution that addresses the requirements of a brief
• 005 - 10 February 2006 - Preparing visual submissions for moderation for NQF qualifications
• 004 - 10 February 2006 - Updated Assessment Guidelines for languages and the demise of audio tapes
• 003 - 10 February 2006 - Guidance for Teachers of Levels 1 – 3 Accounting
• 002 - 10 February 2006 - Achievement Standards Review 2005/6
• 001 - 3 February 2006 - Astronomy standards now in the Base Scope of Accreditation for Secondary Schools (BSAS)

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