Question 1

What is NCEA AS 91763 about?

Accepted Answer

This achievement standard asks you to examine a real conflict or controversy in Aotearoa (New Zealand) that arose because of clashing beliefs, values, or worldviews between different groups of people. You need to explain why the conflict happened and identify the different viewpoints held by the people and groups involved. Think about issues like tikanga (cultural protocols) around tangihanga (funerals), marae practices, gender roles, or interactions between Māori and other groups.

Question 2

What do students need to do for AS 91763?

Accepted Answer

1. Choose and describe a real dispute or conflict that occurred in Aotearoa where cultural beliefs or values clashed 2. Identify the different people and groups who were involved and explain what they each believed or wanted 3. Explain the underlying reasons why these groups had different viewpoints (their values, beliefs, or worldviews) 4. Show what the clash of tikanga actually looked like — whether through arguments, media debate, marae discussions, protests, or other actions 5. Explain the outcomes or effects of the conflict on the iwi, communities, or cultural practices involved

Question 3

What's the difference between Achieved, Merit, and Excellence for AS 91763?

Accepted Answer

Achieved: You describe a real clash of tikanga in Aotearoa, name the groups involved and their different viewpoints, and explain why the conflict happened. Merit: You go further by clearly explaining the underlying values and beliefs that caused each group's perspective, and you describe what actually happened as a result of the clash. Excellence: You thoroughly analyse how the different worldviews led to the clash, show detailed understanding of the impacts on the iwi or community involved, and connect the clash to broader patterns of cultural difference.

Question 4

What mistakes do students typically make in AS 91763?

Accepted Answer

1. Choosing an issue that is too broad or general (like 'colonisation') rather than a specific, concrete conflict that actually occurred 2. Describing only one group's viewpoint instead of clearly identifying and explaining what multiple groups believed and why they believed it differently 3. Not showing the actual clash — just describing the issue without explaining how the conflict was expressed (arguments, protests, media coverage, marae debates, etc.)

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