Understanding Year 11-13 Reports

Achievement Standards appear on the report as Not Achieved (NA), Achieved (A), Achieved with Merit (M) or Achieved with Excellence (E). These are both internally assessed by the school and externally assessed (by national examinations at the end of the year). Students are learning towards the externally assessed standards throughout the year. The grade and credits gained will be reported to the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) and will appear on the students’ Record of Achievement.

Unit Standards appear on the reports as Not Achieved (NA) or Achieved (A). These are internally assessed (throughout the year in school) and credits gained will be reported to the NZQA.

Descriptors

In order for a student to earn an Achievement or better, all aspects of the standard must be satisfactorily completed.