Reading
Understanding and using information from texts.
- Finding and using information
- Inference
- Vocabulary
How we prepareWeekly reading with short response practice.
Years 9 and 10
Online NCEA Readiness for New Zealand Students
Get your child ready for NCEA literacy and numeracy. Live online lessons build the reading, writing and maths skills the co-requisite assessments check.
What NCEA Readiness Covers
The co-requisites check basic literacy and numeracy. We build the skills first, then practise the format.
Writing
Writing clearly for a purpose.
- Organising ideas
- Language and tone
- Spelling and punctuation
How we prepareShort writing tasks with feedback against the standard.
Numeracy
Everyday maths and problem solving.
- Number and operations
- Measurement and data
- Reasoning with numbers
How we preparePractice with real-life problems, with a focus on showing working.
What to Focus on by Year
Pick your child's Year and try a question.
Year 9
Build strong everyday reading, writing and number skills.
- Reading for information
- Writing a clear paragraph
- Percentages and fractions
Try a sample question
What is 20% of 150?
The correct answer is C (30).
Year 10
Practise the assessment format and fill any gaps.
- Timed reading and responses
- Writing for a purpose
- Multi-step numeracy problems
Try a sample question
A jacket costs $80. It is 25% off. What is the sale price?
The correct answer is B ($60).
Understanding the Results
Each co-requisite is reported on its own, as Achieved or Not Yet Achieved.
See Where Your Child Sits- AchievedThe student has met the standard for that co-requisite.
- Not Yet AchievedThe student can sit the assessment again.
- Next StepsYour child's school can explain how the results count towards NCEA.
NCEA Readiness Questions From Parents
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Message Us on WhatsAppWhat are the NCEA co-requisites?
They are literacy and numeracy requirements that students must meet to earn NCEA. They are assessed through online assessments at school.
Can my child sit them more than once?
Yes. Students can sit the assessments more than once. Ask your school for dates.
When should we start preparing?
A couple of months before the test window is a good start, with a little practice each week.
Is NCEA changing?
The government has announced changes to NCEA. Check with your child's school and NZQA for the latest.
How will I know if my child is improving?
Regular quiz results and parent reports show progress skill by skill.
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