Coming up in week 5, term 2 are the NCEA co-requisite Literacy/Numeracy (CAA'S)

In Week 5 of Term 2, our Year 10 students will sit the NCEA Co-requisite Literacy and Numeracy assessments (CAAs).

These include three exams:

• Writing
• Reading
• Numeracy

These assessments measure functional literacy and numeracy skills, and students must pass all three to gain NCEA at Levels 1, 2, and 3.

Starting Tuesday 19 May, Year 10 students will sit:

• One assessment per day

• Across three days (May 19–21)

Year 11-13 students who are yet to pass the Co-requisite exams will sit the assessments in Week 6.

This is the first of two opportunities to meet the co-requisite in 2026. A second opportunity will be available in September.

What should students expect?

Some students may find these assessments challenging. We are encouraging Year 10 students to treat this first sitting as a practice opportunity. It is completely normal for students to need a second attempt later in the year.

How are we preparing students?

We are supporting students by:

• Setting up their NZQA online exam accounts
• Familiarising them with the types of questions in each assessment

How can parents help?

You can support your child by:

• Ensuring they bring their device to school and it connects to the school network
• Encouraging them to practise using past papers on our study website: study.rutherford.school.nz