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Use lower case and a hyphen whether used adjectivally (a 100-level course) or nominally (doing a paper at 100-level). However, use a capital 'L' and a numeral for NCEA levels.

  • The students found the 300-level course much more challenging than expected.
  • Papers at 100-level tend to be held in the largest lecture theatres in order to accommodate all the students.
  • NCEA Level 3 is said to be a demanding qualification.
  • Dr Joseph Bloggs needed to have a guest speaker present to his 200 level course on Friday.

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