Assessment and Examination Rules for Schools with Consent to Assess 2012

• Introduction
• 1. Definitions
• 2. Abbreviations Commonly Used in these Rules and Procedures
• 3. Role of Principal's Nominee
• 4. General Assessment Rules and Procedures
• 5. School-Based Assessment Rules and Procedures
• 6. NZQA-based Assessment Rules
• 7. Certification Rules and Procedures

Introduction

1. These Rules are made under section 253 (1) (j) of the Education Act 1989 in respect of assessment and examinations carried out in relevant schools.
2. The Assessment and Examination Rules and Procedures for Secondary Schools 2011 expire at the end of 31 January 2012.
3. These Rules will be effective from 1 February 2012 until the end of 31 January 2013.
4. These Rules specify the general requirements for the assessment and examination in relevant schools involving the:
   1. New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF) and standards on the Directory of Assessment Standards (DAS)
   2. New Zealand Scholarship (2012)
   3. New Zealand University Entrance.
5. The principles of fairness, validity and transparency of assessment practice for all candidates are fundamental to the administration of qualifications in relevant schools and underpin these Rules.