(North Bergen—June 19, 2015) High Tech Business Computer Application majors from Dr. Syed Abbasi’s class took the state-mandated, nationally-accredited exam, administered by the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI), and finished with a 100% passing rate with distinction, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School.
NOCTI of Big Rapids, Michigan administers job-ready assessments based on nationally-validated, workplace-based standards that measure the skills of students who have completed a program of study within an occupation. The exam measures for occupational competency achieved through a written (cognitive) test of technical understanding and hands-on skills performance (psychomotor) test of technical/manipulative skills.
High Tech Business Computer Application majors took the Business Information Processing (written and performance) test. All of Dr. Abbasi’s students passed the exam, with the average score above 90%.
“I commend my students for their hard work and dedication, and their scores reflect their effort,” declares Dr. Abbasi.
