Question 1

What is NCEA AS 91005 about?

Accepted Answer

This standard asks you to explain what caused a historical event and what happened as a result of it. You need to pick a specific event (like the 1981 Springbok Tour or Gallipoli) or a broader historical movement (like the suffragettes), then describe both the causes that led to it and the consequences that followed, supporting your answer with specific details like names, dates, and examples.

Question 2

What do students need to do for AS 91005?

Accepted Answer

1. Select a specific historical event or movement and identify it clearly 2. Describe the causes — explain what factors or conditions led to the event happening 3. Describe the consequences — explain what happened as a result of the event 4. Use specific supporting evidence like names, dates, statistics, or examples to back up your explanation 5. Present your answer in chronological or narrative order that shows the sequence of events

Question 3

What's the difference between Achieved, Merit, and Excellence for AS 91005?

Accepted Answer

Achieved: You describe what caused the event and what its consequences were, using relevant supporting details and showing chronological order. Merit: You explain causes and consequences with greater depth, showing clearer connections and using well-chosen supporting evidence to develop your points. Excellence: You provide a thorough explanation of both causes and consequences, with detailed supporting evidence that demonstrates sophisticated understanding of how they connect to each other.

Question 4

What mistakes do students typically make in AS 91005?

Accepted Answer

1. Not providing specific supporting evidence — students describe events in vague terms without naming people, dates, or concrete examples 2. Confusing causes with consequences or failing to clearly separate the two — mixing up what led to the event with what happened after it 3. Presenting events out of chronological order or without narrative flow — jumping around in time rather than telling the story in a clear sequence

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