Follow the steps below to prepare for the live Te Reo Matatini me te Pāngarau TAPA assessments.
Resources for ākonga
Create your login and check your details are correct
New to NCEA?
Ākonga new to NCEA will need to create a new MyNZQA account. Here's some information about creating and activating an account:
Create or active a new MyNZQA account
Log in to your account to check your details
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How to access your external assessments
You can access your external assessment by selecting the Complete your online assessment option on the log in page.
Check your device and prepare for digital assessments
Check your device
Device set up is an important part of getting ready for a digital exam.
Read our information on how to make sure your device meets the specifications for a digital exam.
Digital exams device check (external link)
There are a few things you should know:
- devices must have an attached keyboard
- iPads are not suitable
- only the Chrome web browser can be used.
Digital exam preparation for ākonga
Find out about what to expect on the day of a digital assessment including:
- how to do simple things in Assessment Master, like cutting and pasting and highlighting text
- getting familiar with the look and feel of the platform and how to use it.
Digital exam preparation for students
Sample assessments
There are sample TAPA assessments you can use for practice.
Resources for kaiako
Assessment specifications
Read the Te Reo Matatini me te Pāngarau assessment specifications:
Tūmahi Aromatawai Pātahi (TAPA) - Te Reo Matatini me te Pāngarau
Oral responses
Notes for oral presentation and PDF back-ups can be found in the school portal.
You can download PDF booklets from 3.30 pm on the business day before the assessment.
Log in to the school portal (external link)
Note that for Te Reo Matatini 32415, Reo Whakaputa, the Tūmahi Kōrero component is an oral submission only and must be completed and submitted through the digital submission process.
Instructions for Tūmahi Kōrero, Te Reo Matatini Reo Whakaputa 32415
Guidance for assessing and submitting the Tūmahi Kōrero component for Te Reo Matatini Reo Whakaputa standard 32415 is on the TAPā page.
Go to the TAPā page
Instructions for Tūmahi Kōrero, Te Reo Matatini Reo Whakaputa 32415 [PDF, 173 KB]
Online digital submission guides
Digital submission guides cover how to upload student files to NZQA via the Digital submissions feature in the school provider portal.
You’ll use this feature for submitting the Tūmahi Kōrero component for Te Reo Matatini 32415, Reo Whakaputa, for example.
Assessment Master guidance
Assessment Master guidance is available in the providers portal.
After you log in, select the Assessment Master guidance page.
Log in to the providers portal (external link)
You'll find:
- useful tutorial videos which provide an excellent overview of how Assessment Master works
- Administrator and Supervisor guides with step-by-step instructions for each role and links to support videos.
- job aids, summarised guides that help staff navigate Assessment Master
- A step-by-step guide explaining how providers prepare for and deliver digital assessments using Assessment Master.
Information is available in English and te reo Māori.
You may need to ask your school's Principal's Nominee for access to the school provider portal.
Other useful resources
Pūtake eLearning courses
Training is available in English and te reo Māori to help staff operate Assessment Master.
These courses offer simulations, allowing staff to practise key tasks. Access to Pūtake is given through ESL (Education Sector Login).
Assessment timetable
Derived grades
Derived Grades are not available for Te Reo Matatini me te Pāngarau.
Find out more about derived grades
Special Assessment Conditions (SAC)
Find out more about Special Assessment Conditions
Breaches
Need help?
Help with Assessment Master logins
For assistance with Supervisor or Administrator logins for Assessment Master contact us at:
assessment.service.centre@nzqa.govt.nz
Data entry queries
If you have questions about data entry, please email us:
Our contact centre
For help any time before the day of assessment, please call us on 0800 697 296
For urgent help on the day of assessment call us on 0800 222 230.