Strengthening literacy and numeracy requirements and assessments in NCEA is one of the seven key change areas of NCEA reform. Schools are working to adapt their practices to this change, support ākonga through this process and lift literacy and numeracy outcomes for their ākonga. A selection of schools have been interviewed from across the country. These case studies provide tangible examples of:

• Effective practices when determining readiness to sit the Common Assessment Activities
• Supporting every teacher to be a teacher of literacy and numeracy
• Shifts in practice to support NCEA literacy and numeracy

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• Title: Green Bay High School’s structured literacy approach
• Description: This approach, grounded in the science of learning, has positively impacted student achievement, especially on the NCEA Co-requisite. The case study offers valuable insights for other schools & kura.
• Video Duration: 8 minutes
• Video URL: https://player.vimeo.com/video/1009685684
• Transcript: English — Descriptive(Visuals of school and students and teachers in classrooms with interview audio.)It's pretty exciting to have made some changes that are impacting on students. It means that they are reaching a level of literacy that means they will be active members of society.When teachers are part of the process of change and co-constructing the how together

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• Title: Green Bay High School’s structured literacy approach (NZSL)
• Description: This approach, grounded in the science of learning, has positively impacted student achievement, especially on the NCEA Co-requisite. The case study offers valuable insights for other schools & kura.
• Video Duration: 8 minutes
• Video URL: https://player.vimeo.com/video/1012912018
• Transcript: English — Descriptive(Visuals of school and students and teachers in classrooms with interview audio.)It's pretty exciting to have made some changes that are impacting on students. It means that they are reaching a level of literacy that means they will be active members of society.When teachers are part of the process of change and co-constructing the how together

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• Title: Te Kura experience with the NCEA Co-requisite
• Description: See how Te Kura are implementing the NCEA co-requisite.
• Video Duration: 5 minutes
• Video URL: https://player.vimeo.com/video/892049725
• Transcript: (Te Rina Leonard

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• Title: FDMC’s experience with the NCEA Co-requisite
• Description: How Francis Douglas Memorial College are embedding literacy and numeracy across their school.
• Video Duration: 5 minutes
• Video URL: https://player.vimeo.com/video/944609445
• Transcript: (Tim Stuck

There are a range of ways to determine ākonga readiness. The case studies below demonstrate effective ways of determining ākonga readiness for the Literacy and Numeracy CAAs. Ensuring ākonga are ready to sit the assessment and feel comfortable when doing so helps to create a positive assessment experience, supporting their self-esteem.

Every kaiako needs to be a teacher of literacy and numeracy in their subject; every kaiako needs to know what they can do to support ākonga to develop their literacy and numeracy skills. The case studies below show schools that have established supports to enable every kaiako to incorporate literacy and numeracy teaching in their subject.

Meaningful literacy and numeracy teaching can be planned or spontaneous. This involves linking authentic and meaningful contexts that are literacy-rich and numeracy-rich from your learning area to the content ideas in Unpacking Literacy and Unpacking Numeracy. This teaching can involve shifts in practice. The case studies below demonstrate schools that have established these practices.

Supporting ākonga in achieving the NCEA Co-requisite

Te Kōpuku High's student-centred approach, underpinned by Kaupapa Māori teaching and learning methodologies, aims to support students in achieving the NCEA Co-requisite. The case study shares unique insights into what makes a positive difference for neuro-diverse students.