Professional reading 2

 I read an article on  New Zealand Herald about:

University Entrance Initiative for Māori and Pacific Students:

The UE partnership seeks to enhance the preparation of Māori and Pacific secondary students for university by emphasizing the attainment of NCEA external credits, thereby improving their chances of success and benefiting the wider community.

Key concepts are:

1. Initiative Objective:

   • The initiative aims to ensure Māori and Pacific secondary students obtain a “fit for purpose” University Entrance (UE) qualification. This goal is driving the development of partnerships and new initiatives.

2. Importance of External Credits:

   • Katalina Ma, the pathways program manager, emphasizes the importance of attaining NCEA external credits for university success. Data shared with schools shows a significant advantage for students who enter university with more than 20 external credits, with a 95% success rate in their first year.

3. Partnership Goals:

   • The partnership with schools aims to ensure that learners, their families, and teachers are well-informed and aligned on the importance of attaining external credits.