Question 1

What is NCEA AS 91195 about?

Accepted Answer

This standard asks you to read a passage of Latin text and explain what's happening, showing you understand both the story and the grammar. You need to answer questions about specific parts of the text, provide short Latin quotes as evidence when asked, and demonstrate that you understand Latin structures like tenses, cases, and sentence types.

Question 2

What do students need to do for AS 91195?

Accepted Answer

1. Read the passage carefully and understand the main narrative or story being told 2. Answer detailed questions about specific points in the text, explaining what words or phrases mean in the context 3. Provide relevant Latin evidence (short phrases, not whole sentences) when the question asks for it, along with English translations 4. Identify and explain grammatical features like tenses, moods, cases, and sentence structures when asked 5. Include all important details in your answers, such as describing whether nouns are singular or plural, or recognising words like 'easily' or 'a certain'

Question 3

What's the difference between Achieved, Merit, and Excellence for AS 91195?

Accepted Answer

Achieved: You answer most question parts and show you understand the basic story, providing Latin evidence and translations when asked, and identifying some grammatical features correctly. Merit: You answer all parts of most questions with grammatical knowledge, give only the specific Latin words needed as evidence without extra quotes, accurately translate adjective-noun pairs, and explain why particular structures are used. Excellence: You answer all question parts with full details, demonstrate excellent knowledge of grammar including subtle distinctions like singular/plural forms (especially neuter plurals), keep responses in the same voice as the original passage, and make careful vocabulary choices from the glossary.

Question 4

What mistakes do students typically make in AS 91195?

Accepted Answer

1. Quoting too much Latin—when asked for evidence, give only the key phrase needed (e.g., two words), not the whole sentence or clause 2. Missing small but important words in your English explanation, such as 'easily', 'a certain', or adverbs that change the meaning 3. Not paying close attention to whether nouns and adjectives are singular or plural, or not recognising neuter plural forms, which often separates Merit from Excellence responses

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