Principles of assessment and aromatawai - draft for consultation from nzqa

 NZQA has released draft principles for assessment and aromatawai for consultations. 

The consultation process closes at the end of May. The principles will cover all educational sectors / NZQA qualifications from school to tertiary. Consultation feedback will be used to develop the final guidance documents and develop contextualised resources.

Of note is the inclusion of aromatawai, the teaching, learning and assessment approaches based on Maori values, beliefs and aspirations. The six underpinning kaupapa are -  Rangatiratanga, Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga, Pūkengatanga, Kaitiakitanga, Te Reo.

The five principles of assessment are that they are valid, reliable, informative (i.e. with an emphasis on the formative), equitable and authentic.

All in, good synergy between aromatawai and the usual assessment principles. Addition of equitable allows for more personalised assessments to be conducted.