During term two (May 19 - 30), young men in Year 10 will begin their NCEA journey with the Literacy and Numeracy common assessment tasks - standards that must be achieved to earn an NCEA qualification. Young men in Years 11, 12 and 13 who have not yet gained their Literacy and/or Numeracy qualifications will also sit these assessments. Below is information for you and your son.

For Whānau

I don’t know anything about the Literacy and Numeracy co-requisite. Where can I get more information?

› Literacy and Numeracy in NCEA — A guide for students and whānau 2024-2025 (pdf. download at the bottom of this article)

› NCEA Co-requisite

I don’t really understand what literacy and numeracy mean. Where can I find out?

› Literacy — Learning

› Numeracy — Learning

Gaining qualifications has changed since I was at school. How do I learn more about the new system?

› Whānau pocket guide NCEA (pdf. download at the bottom of this article)

We are a Pasifika family. How do we learn more about the NCEA?

› NCEA ma le Pacifica

I want my ākonga to do well in their assessment. How do I help them get ready?

› Ōku wawata: My aspirations (pdf. download at the bottom of this article)

My child is neuro-diverse and needs help with assessments. How do I find out about the help available?

› Special Assessment Conditions — Information for students and whānau (pdf. download at the bottom of this article)

For Students

I am worried about sitting my assessment on a computer. What should I do?

› Prepare for digital assessment as student

I don’t know what will be in the assessment or what it will look like. Where can I find out?

› Past Literacy and Numeracy exams and exemplars — NZQA

I am really nervous about the assessment. What can I do?

› Managing exam pressure — NZQA

I have physical, emotional, sensory, medical or learning needs. What help can I get with my assessments?

› Special Assessment Condition Changes — Information for Students, Whānau and Teachers