NZQA Exams, Information and Organisation

Exam Admission Slips:

These will be distributed to students tomorrow. Students must have their exam admission slip with them to enter an exam. If a student loses their Admission Slip, they can print a new copy from their NZQA login and get it signed by Ms Armstrong. If they can’t do this, they will need to see Ms Armstrong in person.

Students need to check their exam admission slip carefully and contact Ms Armstrong if there are any mistakes.

Year 9 and 10 students sitting NZQA exams will be given their Admission Slips by Ms Armstrong.

Candidate Information Sheet:

This has information, rules and instructions from NZQA. Students should read through this information. A copy is attached.

Exam Reporting Times/Procedure:

Morning exams start at 9:30 am, and afternoon exams at 2:00 pm.

Students should arrive at school 30 minutes before their exam starting time – 9:00 am for a morning exam or 1:30 pm for an afternoon exam.

Students need to check the noticeboard outside the Science Block or the notieboard beside Mr Read’s office to find out what room they are in and should be waiting outside the correct room by 9:10 am (morning exam) or 1:40 pm (afternoon exam).

Students who have Special Assessment Conditions need to meet at the main office area by 9:10 am (morning exam) or 1:10 pm (afternoon exam).

If students arrive more than 30 minutes after the official start time, they cannot sit he exam.

Uniform:

Students are allowed to wear mufti.

Watches:

No watches (digital or analog) are allowed inside the exam room.

Exam rules:

Students must follow the instructions of any supervisor.

Bags are not allowed at the desks – the exam supervisors will instruct students to leave them outside or at the front/back of the room.

Pens (blue and black only) and other stationery must be in a clear plastic bag.

Only approved calculators are allowed – memories will be checked and cleared before the exam starts.

Students are not allowed to have any electronic devices, paper, notes in any form or a watch of any type at their desk.

Students cannot borrow equipment from someone else during the exam.

Students are allowed an ‘emergency pack’, a clear plastic bag containing items such as a phone, keys, money etc. This must be in a clear plastic bag, stored under the chair, and not be touched or opened during the exam.

Phones must be in bags or the emergency pack and must be turned off. Students are not allowed to have a phone on them even if it is turned off.

Food and Drink:

Food and drink are allowed with the following restrictions:

Clear plastic drink bottles only with no stickers.

Small amounts of food are only packed in a clear plastic bag.

No hot drinks or hot food.

No peanuts/tree nuts.

Food must be able to be eaten silently.

Lollies etc, must be unwrapped before entering the exam room.

Derived Grades:

· In some cases, there may be a legitimate reason why a student can’t sit an exam – accident, injury, sickness, bereavement etc.

· In these situations, a student may be able to apply for a derived grade. They will need to meet NZQA’s criteria for awarding a derived grade.

· Any student in this situation needs to contact Ms Armstrong as soon as possible – preferably before the exam.

· Any accident, injury, sickness etc, will require a form to be filled in by a medical professional. Students will need to collect a copy of the form from Ms Armstrong, take it to the appropriate medical professional and then return it.

· If a derived grade is approved and awarded, it will come from an authentic school result for that standard – usually from school exams.

If there are any questions please make contact with Ms Armstrong jarmstrong@kavanagh.school.nz