Question 1

What is NCEA AS 91113 about?

Accepted Answer

This standard asks you to listen to three different spoken Cook Islands Māori conversations or stories and show that you understand what's happening and what the speakers mean. You need to listen carefully, pick out the important information, and explain how different ideas connect to each other.

Question 2

What do students need to do for AS 91113?

Accepted Answer

1. Listen carefully to each spoken text and take notes on the main ideas and important details 2. Identify key information that answers the specific question being asked 3. Connect different pieces of information from the passage together in your response (not just list separate facts) 4. Use specific evidence from the text to support what you say about the meaning 5. Show that you understand meanings that aren't directly stated — what the speaker is really implying or suggesting

Question 3

What's the difference between Achieved, Merit, and Excellence for AS 91113?

Accepted Answer

Achieved: You understand the general meaning of what's being said and can identify some key ideas from the passage, though your response may list facts separately without connecting them together. Merit: You connect different ideas from the passage together and use specific examples to explain your understanding, though you may not always provide enough detailed evidence to fully justify why you think that. Excellence: You understand the deeper, implied meanings in the text and comprehensively explain how different parts of the passage connect together, using detailed and accurate evidence to fully justify your conclusions.

Question 4

What mistakes do students typically make in AS 91113?

Accepted Answer

1. Copying listening notes or direct quotes from the passage into your answer without explaining what they mean or how they connect to the question 2. Not addressing all parts of the question — read each question carefully and make sure you answer everything it's asking 3. Simply listing separate facts from the passage instead of showing how ideas link together or connect to prove your point

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