• The Numeracy CAA, along with the Literacy CAAs (Reading & Writing), all need to be passed by students in order to gain an NCEA qualification at any level.​

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• In other words, you cannot gain NCEA Level 1, 2 or 3, without achieving all 3 CAAs (there are some exceptions to this).

• Yes, you will get:

  • 10 credits for passing the Numeracy CAA.​

  • 5 credits for passing the Literacy (Reading) CAA.

  • 5 credits for passing the Literacy (Writing) CAA.

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• Because these 3 CAAs are all 'Unit Standards', the best you can get on them is Achieved (you can't get Merit or Excellence credits from them).​

• You will complete the test on a computer. You won't have access to the internet/AI/notes/etc.

• You get full use of a calculator.

• If you are entitled to Special Assessment Conditions (for example if you have Dyslexia), you will also have access to a reader-writer.

• The Numeracy CAA test requires students to master the Mathematics & Statistics skills at Level 4 of the New Zealand curriculum.

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• Namely, these are Number, Geometry & Space, Location & Navigation, Measurement, Statistics & Data, and Probability.

• The test is designed to be completed in 60 minutes, however, you are allowed as much time as you need to finish it (so long as it is completed in one session). 

• If you need extra time, make sure you communicate this to your teacher.

• Don't beat yourself up. It's a tough test and nearly half of students fail the first time around.

• You get to re-attempt the CAAs (including the Numeracy CAA) as many times as you like, but you will need to wait until the next testing round. There are two testing rounds per year: one in May (Term 2) and one in September (Term 3).