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The Numeracy Common Assessment Activity (CAA ) is a one-off digital exam. Once you have passed this exam, you do not need to do it again.
The materials on this page and designed to help you prepare for this assessment. There are also in-person tutorials after school.
Work through the resources slowly. If you get stuck, or need help, email Mrs Stanton at stantonk@rutherford.school.nz
What is the CAA like?
Numeracy Past Papers
The Numeracy CAA is a digital exam that you complete on a device. The assessment has no time limit.
We usually offer you a first attempt at the assessment in Year 10 and you can attempt it until you succeed.
This site contains some past assessments - the paper versions.
NZQA Whānau Guide
Whanau-Pocket-Guide-English.pdfThe numeracy assessment uses questions from a wide range of mathematical topics to assess 3 processes:
What would the working be?
Calculate an answer
Explain/justify and answer.
Numeracy Practice Materials
One of the best ways to prepare for a numeracy or maths exam is to practice questions. This will help you identify what you know well and areas you need some more practice in.
Numeracy Skills Playlist
Some hints on how to answer the 3 processes
Numeracy Preparation.pdfNumeracy Skills Checklist
Numeracy Skills List.docxPage updated
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