Assessments, Examinations and Certification

Assessments and Examinations

At MVTTC we understand that assessment plays a major role in how trainees learn, how they are motivated to learn, and how teachers teach. We further understand that the most important part of assessment is the interpretation and use of the information that is gleaned for its intended purpose. Assessment at MVTTC is conducted formatively (i.e. continuously) and summatively (i.e. final validation assessment) as per criteria and schedules set. Additionally, students are assessed through teaching practice, project, Practical skills orientation attachment/practice and research work.

Examinations Components

Examinations shall have two components that are assessed separately namely continuous assessment and end of Semester examinations. The candidates shall be required to attain a pass in both of the components.

Weighting of Assessment Components

The overall score shall be 100% and shall be composed of Continuous Assessment and end of Semester Examination components. Weighting of assessment components shall be:-

(a) Continuous Assessment (70%)

  1. Two (2) group assignment which contribute 15% of the CA
  2. Three (3)Individual assignment which contribute 20% of CA
  3. Two(2) written Test each carry 15%
  4. Attendance contributes 5%

(b) End of the Semester Examination
Semester examination shall contribute 30% of total assessment weighing

Passing Conditions

The passing score for each assessment component out of 100% at the respective NTAs levels and for Certificate of Assistant Vocational Teacher shall be as follows:-

50% whereby 30 out of 60 marks (50%) for continuous assessment and for end of semester examination shall be 20 out of 40 marks (50%) to make the overall marks 100% for Certificate of Assistant Vocational Teacher.

50% whereby 35 out of 70 Marks (50%) for continuous assessment and for end of semester examination shall be 15 out of 30 Marks (50%) to make the overall marks 100% for NTA level 5.

45% where by 31.5 out of 70 Marks (that is 45%) for continuous assessment and for end of semester examination shall be 13.5 out of 30 Marks (that is 45%) for NTA level 6.

Practical skills orientation and Teaching Practice

All Practical skills orientation and Teaching Practice shall be carried out after the semester two of the respective academic year. The assessment shall be done as per stipulated Guideline and the results shall be compiled for the respective semester the academic year.

Trainees Research Work

Research Data Collection and Research Data Analysis are covered in Semester I and. II, respectively, for NTA level 6.

  1. Research Data Collection module addresses the project proposal with preliminary data collection and is carried out in semester I for NTA 6 and
  2. Research Data Analysis module covers the data collection, organization, analysis and the final report done in semester II for NTA 6.

Research work Evaluation

Students Research (Research Data Collection and Research Data Analysis modules) shall be assessed like other module(s);

  1. Evaluation of the research shall be done as guided in the research guidelines for NTA6 program.
  2. A student failing in ‘Research Data Collection’ in semester I cannot proceed to Research Data Analysis module in semester II, shall have to re-take the whole Research work when next offered.

A teacher trainee failing in ‘Research Data Analysis’ module in semester II shall be required to re-take the whole Research Work when next offered. The score given to previous Research Data Collection in that case shall be nullified.

Conditions for the Award

A candidate shall qualify for the award registered for if:-

  1. has successfully completed all modules for the award and achieved a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) equivalent to pass
  2. has passed all Practical skills orientation and teaching practice modules.
  3. has passed research work (where applicable).
  4. has paid the required fees.
  5. has fulfilled any other terms and conditions established by the Council.

Scoring and Grading System

NTA Level 5 Scoring and Grading System

The Technician certificate in Technical and Vocational Teacher Education grading shall adapt the following system which articulates grades, description and grade points.

(a) Definitions of Letter Grades corresponding Grade Points

Technician Certificate in Technical Vocational Teacher education NTA Level 5
Grade Description Grade Point
A Excellent: Independent, efficient, accurate work of extra ordinary outstanding quality 4.0
B Very Good:  Independent, efficient, accurate work of  acceptable quality 3.0
C Good:  work of  acceptable quality 2.0
D Poor: falls short of most of the critical competencies 1.0
F Very poor: Falls short of all critical competencies 0.0
I Incomplete 0.0
Q Disqualified 0.0

NB: Candidates with grade A, B and C will qualify for the NTA level 5 award.

(b) Ranges of scores for different Grades

Grade Description Score Range GPA CLASS of award
A Excellent 80 -100 3.5 – 4.0 First Class
B Very Good 65 – 79 3.0 – 3.4 Second Class
C Good 50 – 64 2.0 – 2.9 Pass
D Poor 40 – 49
F Very poor 00 – 39
I Incomplete
S Supplement
Q Disqualified
TS Technical Supplementary

NTA Level 6 Scoring and Grading System

The Ordinary Diploma in Technical and Vocational teacher Education grading shall adapt the following system which articulates grades, description and grade points.

(a) Definitions of Letter Grades corresponding Grade Points

Diploma in Technical and Vocational Teacher Education (NTA Level 6)
Grade Description Grade Point
A Excellent: Independent, efficient, accurate work of extra ordinary outstanding quality 5.0
B+ Very Good:  Independent, efficient, accurate work of  acceptable quality 4.0
B Good:  Independent, accurate work of acceptable quality 3.0
C Average: work of acceptable quality 2.0
D Poor: falls short of most of the critical competencies 1.0
F Very poor: Falls short of all critical competencies 0.0
I Incomplete 0.0
Q Disqualified 0.0

(b) Ranges of scores for different grades

Grade Description Score Range GPA CLASS of award
A Excellent 75 -100 4.4 – 5.0 First Class
B+ Very Good 65 – 74 3.5 – 4.3 Upper Second Class
B Good 55 – 64 3.0 – 3.4 Lower Second Class
C Average 45 – 54 2.0 – 2.9 Pass
D Poor 35 – 44
F Very poor 00 – 34
I Incomplete
S Supplement
Q Disqualified

Procedure for calculating Grade Point Average (GPA)

All core modules’ credits shall be included in calculating GPA.

NTA Level 5 Computation of the Cumulative GPA (CGPA)

The computation of the Cumulative GPA (CGPA) for NTA Level 5 will be based on the following formula.

Range of Marks Grade Grade Point Equation For The Grade Point
80 – 100% A 4.0 S(Letter Grade Points x Credit)
65 – 79% B 3.0
50 – 64% C 2.0 S Credits
40 – 49% D 1.0
0 – 39% F 0

 NTA Level 6 Computation of the Cumulative GPA (CGPA)

Range of Marks Grade Grade Point Equation For The Grade Point
75 – 100% A 5.0 S(Letter Grade Points x Credit)
65 – 74% B+ 4.0
55 – 64% B 3.0 S Credits
45 – 54% C 2.0
35 – 44% D 1.0
0 – 34% F 0