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Format of the 2006 assessment in Statistics and Modelling21 July 2006 - SC2006/008The English Statistics and Modelling Scholarship examination paper in 2006 will follow exactly the same format as a similar style of questioning to last year’s paper. The examination has six questions. Each question will be marked out of 8 giving an overall total of 48 possible marks. The questions contain a mixture of content from all Level 3 Statistics and Modelling achievement standards. The 2006 Statistics and Modelling examination is to be conducted on Saturday 2 December 2006. The examination writing teamThe examining panel in 2006 are a highly qualified and experienced group of both Tertiary and Secondary teachers. They are well respected by teaching Mathematicians. Some members of the writing group are also involved in the marking panel. The marking processIn 2005 markers came together regularly as a group throughout the marking process. Extensive checkmarking was carried out to ensure the full panel is marking to the same standard. This process will be repeated in 2006. Over January, NZQA will work alongside the Scholarship Technical Advisory Group, comprising Professor Gary Hawke, Head of the School of Government at Victoria University, Professor John Hattie, Faculty of Education, University of Auckland and Professor Terry Crooks, Director of The Educational Research Unit, University of Otago, to determine the cut off points for the award of Scholarship. NZQA will be advised by the panel leader in this process. The results of the 2006 Scholarship examinations will be distributed to candidates by mid February 2007. EnquiriesA PDF Previous Circulars are available through the menu to the right above. Please refer any enquiries relating to this circular to your School Relationship Manager.
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