C ranking system new zealand
In New Zealand, the ranking system for schools is based on the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) and the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) framework. Here's an overview of the ranking system:
NCEA Levels:
- NCEA Level 1: Typically taken in Year 11 (ages 15-16)
- NCEA Level 2: Typically taken in Year 12 (ages 16-17)
- NCEA Level 3: Typically taken in Year 13 (ages 17-18)
NCEA Achievement Standards:
- Each subject has a range of Achievement Standards, which are assessed internally by the school and externally by NZQA.
- Students can achieve one of three grades:
- Merit (B): 50-64 credits
- Excellence (A): 65-84 credits
- Not Achieved (N): 0-49 credits
NCEA Points System:
- Each Achievement Standard is worth a certain number of points, based on the grade achieved:
- Merit (B): 2 points
- Excellence (A): 3 points
- Not Achieved (N): 0 points
- Students can accumulate points across multiple Achievement Standards in a subject.
School Leaver Rankings:
- The overall ranking of a school is based on the percentage of students who achieve NCEA Level 3 qualifications, including University Entrance (UE) and other Level 3 credits.
- The ranking is usually expressed as a percentage, with higher percentages indicating better performance.
University Entrance (UE):
- UE is a set of NCEA Level 3 credits that are required for entry to most New Zealand universities.
- UE is typically achieved by completing a combination of Level 3 credits in specific subjects, such as English, mathematics, and science.
Tertiary Entrance Rankings:
- Some universities and polytechnics use a tertiary entrance ranking system, which takes into account a student's NCEA Level 3 results, as well as other factors such as their subject choices and academic performance.
It's worth noting that the ranking system in New Zealand is not as rigid as some other countries, and schools are encouraged to focus on individual student achievement and progress rather than solely on league tables.