SecQual Circular [ NZQA ]

S2009/022 - 3 July 2009

New Rules & Procedures for Further Assessment Opportunities

In March of this year the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) distributed a consultation document regarding further assessment opportunities in schools (see SecQual circular S2009/008). The intention was to reduce current diversity of understanding of what is sometimes referred to as "reassessment", and consequently to reduce any credibility issues, perceptions of unfairness, and possible over-assessment of students.

A substantial number of teachers responded to the consultation. In general, respondents' feedback was very positive and comment sought further clarifications. This feedback has been considered by a wide range of sector representatives and some changes have been made.

A key change has been to change the status of the proposed guidelines to NZQA Assessment & Examination Rules and Procedures. From mid-2009 schools will be asked to begin implementation of these new rules and procedures into their school wide policies and procedures. These requirements will become a part of the 2010 Assessment and Examination Rules and Procedures. In 2010, NZQA will report on the implementation of these rules and procedures as part of its Managing National Assessment system reviews and as required.

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020 - 11 June 2009 - 2009 National School Qualifications - Examination Centre Manager Recruitment
019 - 5 June 2009 - Special Assessment Conditions
018 - 26 May 2009 - NCEA Brochures
017 - 8 May 2009 - Fees and Financial Assistance - 2009
016 - 8 May 2009 - Alignment of Standards with the NZ Curriculum - Update
015 - 1 May 2009 - Top Art folio exhibition - full venue listing
014 - 1 May 2009 - Assessment Reports for the 2008 NCEA and Scholarship Examinations
013 - 29 April 2009 - 2009 National School Qualifications: Candidate Information Sheets
012 - 24 April 2009 - Memorandum of Agreement and Rebates for National Qualifications
011 - 3 April 2009 - New Statistics Online for Schools
010 - 30 March 2009 - Top Art folio exhibition on tour
009 - 27 March 2009 - Update: Assessment Specifications for the External Assessment of Levels 1, 2 and 3 Achievement Standards and Scholarship for 2009
008 - 13 March 2009 - Draft Guidelines for Further Assessment Opportunities
007 - 13 February 2009 - Survey of Teachers - NCEA External Assessments 2008
006 - 30 January 2009 - Feedback on the 2009 Top Art Touring Schedule
005 - 30 January 2009 - Key Dates for National Secondary School Qualifications 2009
004 - 30 January 2009 - School Information Collection 2009
003 - 30 January 2009 - Circular Distribution: Proposal to discontinue hard copy distribution
002 - 16 January 2009 - 2008 National Qualifications Framework Results Release
001 - 9 January 2009 - 2009 Examination Timetable

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