Question 1

What is NCEA AS 91136 about?

Accepted Answer

This standard asks you to read and understand Japanese texts (written, visual, or both) about everyday, familiar topics. You need to show you can make meaning from what you read, not just translate word-for-word, and back up your understanding with specific evidence from the text itself.

Question 2

What do students need to do for AS 91136?

Accepted Answer

1. Extract and explain relevant information, ideas, and opinions from Japanese texts without just translating directly 2. Support your answers with specific evidence and examples from the texts 3. Make connections between different parts of the texts and draw conclusions 4. Understand the deeper or implied meanings in the text, not just the surface-level facts 5. Respond effectively when images are included by linking them to the written text, not relying on images alone

Question 3

What's the difference between Achieved, Merit, and Excellence for AS 91136?

Accepted Answer

Achieved: You identify key details and information from the text and give basic answers that show you understand the general meaning. Merit: You select specific details from the text and connect them together to show a clear overall understanding, supporting your statements with evidence drawn directly from the text. Excellence: You thoroughly understand the text and its nuances, recognise implied meanings by connecting evidence together, and communicate this understanding with comprehensive answers that show the bigger picture.

Question 4

What mistakes do students typically make in AS 91136?

Accepted Answer

1. Relying on personal knowledge of Japan or images alone instead of using evidence from the actual text to back up your answers 2. Providing generic or surface-level responses without selecting specific details and making connections between different parts of the text 3. Misreading vocabulary (e.g., confusing similar characters like おとうと 'younger brother' with おとうさん 'father') which causes incorrect understanding of the whole passage

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