NZQA Policies

Students please note:

Authenticity of Student Work:

• At the beginning of the course you will be asked to sign an authenticity statement.
• Where you have copied sentences, paragraphs or graphics you must give quotation marks and give the source.
• You will be asked to sign all assessment tasks to say that it is your own work.
• If there is any sign of collaboration then you will receive a No Credit.
• Your teacher may ask to see your log book or work in progress to ensure confidentiality
• In a situation where you and the teacher cannot agree on an assessment decision register an appeal with the HOD of ICT who will investigate the problem.

Deadlines:

• All work must be handed in on the due date unless you have been given an extension by the HOD of ICT or you have a medical certificate. Notification should be 3 days prior to the hand in date.
• If you are aware that you are going to be absent from an assessment task, you must notify your teacher or the HOD ICT in advance. Alternative arrangements can be made to ensure you do not receive a no credit.
• If you are away for a short period of illness then you may be required to sit the assessment or submit an assignment on the day of your return.
• If you are away for a long period of illness you cannot get an assessed mark. However you can apply for "compassionate consideration" provided you have (a ) a doctors certificate and (b) you have covered work related to the same learning outcomes of that achievement standard.
• If for some reason you require an extension you must apply to the HOD at least three days before the due date and supply supporting evidence.

Recording and proof of assessment:

• The teacher will retain all assessment tasks.
• A master copy of assessment grades is stored by your teacher, you are to check the recorded grade and sign the correct column if it is correct.
• It is the responsibility of students to keep their own records.
• Do not sign the master sheet if you question the result of an assessment, until it has been resolved.
• In a situation where you and the teacher cannot agree on an assessment decision register an appeal with the HOD of ICT who will investigate the problem.