SAC provides extra help for approved students when they are being assessed for their NCEA so that barriers to achievement can be removed and they then have a fair opportunity to achieve credits.

Examples of SAC are the use of a writer or computer, rest breaks, Braille or enlarged print on the papers, or the use of a reader. Some assessments such as the co requisite exams have been designed to build in SACs such as flexible timing, assistive technology and they are digital.

Only students approved by NZQA can use SAC for assessments, internal and external, for NCEA.

Who can apply for SACs?

A student may have sensory, physical, medical and / or learning difficulties / disabilities that might be able to be overcome or reduced considerably with appropriate assistance. The school must be able to provide appropriate evidence of this when an application is made to NZQA. Students with ongoing medical conditions e.g concussion, depression, should be managed through SAC’s rather than the derived grade process.

Please contact:

Gaynor Tahitahi

g.tahitahi@mahurangi.school.nz 

Head of Faculty Te Korowai Aroha