Question 1

What is NCEA AS 91773 about?

Accepted Answer

You're creating a digital technology solution that solves a specific technology-related problem that matters to your community or society. You'll develop the actual product (like software, a website, a database, a spreadsheet tool, or a video), show that it actually works, and explain how your solution addresses the real-world issue you identified.

Question 2

What do students need to do for AS 91773?

Accepted Answer

1. Create a working digital technology product (software, website, database, spreadsheet, animation, video, or similar) that solves your chosen technology problem 2. Choose and clearly describe a specific technology-related issue that affects your community or society—for example, improving how a local business operates, addressing a health issue, helping with environment management, or creating something the community needs 3. Show that your digital product actually works by testing it and demonstrating that it addresses the problem you identified 4. Evaluate and improve your product by identifying what works well, what needs fixing or changing, and what could be better 5. Present creative thinking in how you developed and improved your solution

Question 3

What's the difference between Achieved, Merit, and Excellence for AS 91773?

Accepted Answer

Achieved: You create a working digital product and show it solves a real technology problem that matters, with evidence it actually works as intended. Merit: Your product directly matches what the problem needs, you thoroughly test and improve it based on feedback, and you show genuine quality and thinking in how you developed it. Excellence: Your solution is well-matched to the real problem, you evaluate it carefully and make meaningful improvements, and you demonstrate creative and thoughtful design throughout the whole process.

Question 4

What mistakes do students typically make in AS 91773?

Accepted Answer

1. Not testing the final product properly to show it actually works and solves the problem stated 2. Choosing a technology problem that's too vague or too broad rather than something specific and manageable 3. Failing to show evaluation and improvement work—students need to identify what could be better and explain what they'd change

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