There are new external Level 1 standards for many subjects. Te Ao Haka has new Level 1 to 3 standards.
Derived grades may apply to these new standards if they’re assessed through a 'point-in-time' assessment.
A point-in-time assessment is when:
- NZQA sets the standard’s assessment period or date of assessment, and
- there's only one assessment event for that standard during the year.
Derived grades are available when
- the standard has a point-in-time assessment, and
- schools must collect evidence for derived grades.
If a student can’t attempt the assessment in the set period or date of assessment, a derived grade is available.
Examples
- Digital Technologies 92006
- Te Ao Haka 91978
Derived grades are not available when
- schools have flexibility to manage the assessment over time and meet the set submission date, for example kete manarua (this is an 'over-time submission'), or
- there are multiple assessment events for that standard during the year.
If schools can manage the assessment or offer reassessment opportunities, derived grades aren’t available.
Examples
- Literacy and Numeracy 32403, 32405, 32406, 32412, 32413 and 32415
- Materials and Processing Technology 92014
- Te Ao Haka 91979
- Te Reo Māori 92095
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Check if derived grades are available
Still not sure if derived grades apply to a certain Level 1 external?
You can check by standard number on the Level 1 external assessment table.
Evidence for derived grades
Teachers and kaiako need to:
- give students sufficient opportunities to complete an assessment
- make sure students know if derived grades aren’t available.
Each standard’s assessment specifications detail the assessment’s timing and method. You can find assessment specifications on the subject pages:
Go to the subject pages (external link)
Teachers and kaiako, you should check the standard’s assessment specifications carefully and note any updates.