Otago exam cheats surge in stats
The number of Otago secondary school pupils caught breaching NCEA examination rules in 2017 has more than tripled compared with the previous year, New Zealand Qualifications Authority data shows.
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Academic hurdle best feeling yet
Academic hurdle best feeling yet
It should be no surprise that Christina Ashton, one of the country's top 100m hurdlers, was jumping for joy yesterday after clearing one of her biggest hurdles to date: NCEA level 3.
Exam no shows still too high: principals
Exam no shows still too high: principals
Pupils skipping NCEA examinations in Otago have dropped dramatically in the past three years, but principals say the numbers are still too high.
NCEA exams start today
NCEA exams start today
Thousands of school students across the country will sit their first NCEA exam this morning.
NCEA statistical picture questioned
NCEA statistical picture questioned
The number of Otago secondary schools failing to meet the national average pass rate in all levels of NCEA continues to rise, recently released statistics from the New Zealand Qualifications Authority show.
NCEA stress cloud clears with results release
NCEA stress cloud clears with results release
Stressed, relieved, delighted, confused, petrified, even a little green - they were just some of the expressions on teens' faces yesterday as they went online to check their NCEA results.
4616 exam papers untouched; pupils stay away
4616 exam papers untouched; pupils stay away
More than 4600 NCEA exam papers were left unanswered in Otago and Southland schools during the 2013 exam season because pupils failed to turn up.
Rich kids get most exam help
Rich kids get most exam help
Pupils from high decile schools continue to get special NCEA exam support at a far higher rate than their decile 1 counterparts, this year's figures show.
Relief as exams come to an end
Relief as exams come to an end
Some may have thought it was dancing near the front gates of Dunedin's Queen's High School, but Leilani Hosking says it could more accurately be described as jumping for joy.
Remedying exam fiasco
Remedying exam fiasco
The New Zealand Qualifications Authority has advised schools how it intends to manage the fallout from the bungled NCEA level 1 German examination and a power failure which interrupted several examination sessions.
Outlook sunny for exams
Outlook sunny for exams
The same thing happens almost every year at this time - when senior secondary school pupils have to stay indoors and study for NCEA examinations, the sun invariably comes out and the mercury rises into the 20s.
Otago, Canty pupils ahead in SAC support
Otago, Canty pupils ahead in SAC support
Pupils in Otago and Canterbury are more likely to get special support in NCEA exams than those in other areas, a new report says.
Pupils among highest in NCEA level 2 stakes
Pupils among highest in NCEA level 2 stakes
The final analysis of the Ministry of Education's 2012 NCEA data shows the percentage of Otago pupils leaving school with an NCEA level 2 qualification remains among the highest in the country - and the rates are continuing to increase.
Schools show NCEA level 3 gains
Schools show NCEA level 3 gains
The number of Otago secondary schools meeting the national average pass rates for NCEA level 3 qualifications appears to be improving, New Zealand Qualifications Authority statistics show.
Ire over NCEA results mix-up
Ire over NCEA results mix-up
The release and quick withdrawal of some NCEA results early this morning has upset students and been described by one as "highly unethical".
Sharp rise in cost of NCEA exam support
Sharp rise in cost of NCEA exam support
The cost of providing special support to pupils sitting NCEA external exams rose by almost $159,000 last year, mainly due to the recognition of dyslexia.
Authority fails online NCEA test
Authority fails online NCEA test
Otago secondary school pupils are still anxiously awaiting their national certificate of educational achievement (NCEA) results after a false alarm yesterday. The New Zealand Qualification Authority released results on its website yesterday morning, before removing the page five minutes later.
Site 'tested' as NCEA results out
Site 'tested' as NCEA results out
The long wait for NCEA exam results came to end for thousands of students today despite a flood of traffic bringing the website to a near-standstill.
More Otago schools below average
More Otago schools below average
The number of Otago secondary schools failing to meet the national average pass rate in NCEA level 1 has increased significantly.
King's top in NCEA rankings
King's top in NCEA rankings
King's High School in Dunedin has achieved the highest NCEA pass rates for state boys' schools in the country, New Zealand Qualifications Authority statistics show.