Question 1

What is NCEA AS 91114 about?

Accepted Answer

This standard asks you to have real conversations in spoken Cook Islands Māori where you share information and explain your opinions to other people. You need to handle different types of situations—formal and informal—and show you can keep a conversation going naturally, using the language appropriately and respectfully.

Question 2

What do students need to do for AS 91114?

Accepted Answer

1. Have genuine, unrehearsed conversations in Cook Islands Māori (not just reading from a script) 2. Share information and give reasons to support your own ideas or the ideas of others 3. Use appropriate language, body language, and cultural courtesies for the situation and the person you're talking to 4. Keep conversations going by asking questions, clarifying meaning, agreeing or disagreeing, and using interactive strategies like fillers and prompts 5. Speak clearly enough that your pronunciation, pace, and delivery don't block understanding

Question 3

What's the difference between Achieved, Merit, and Excellence for AS 91114?

Accepted Answer

Achieved: You have conversations in Cook Islands Māori where you share information and justify opinions, even if there are some bumps in pronunciation, pace, or stress—listeners still understand overall. Merit: You choose language carefully that fits the situation and audience, and you handle the interaction smoothly using good strategies (asking questions, seeking clarification, encouraging) with only minor stumbles in consistency. Excellence: You choose language skilfully and consistently to match the situation and audience, maintain the conversation smoothly and naturally, and inconsistencies in delivery don't interrupt understanding at all.

Question 4

What mistakes do students typically make in AS 91114?

Accepted Answer

1. Not demonstrating genuine negotiation of meaning—staying too scripted or rehearsed instead of responding naturally to what the other person says 2. Failing to justify opinions with evidence or explanations—just stating what you think without backing it up 3. Not using appropriate cultural conventions and interactive strategies (like courtesies, asking for clarification, or encouraging the other person)

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