Question 1

What is NCEA AS 91802 about?

Accepted Answer

This standard asks you to sign different types of texts in New Zealand Sign Language in real-life situations to share information, express ideas, and give your opinions. You'll be creating multiple pieces for different audiences and purposes, and you need to show that your signing is clear, uses proper grammar and structure, and gets your message across convincingly.

Question 2

What do students need to do for AS 91802?

Accepted Answer

1. Create multiple different text types (various genres and formats) all signed in NZSL for real audiences and genuine purposes 2. Convey clear information, develop and express your own ideas, and justify your opinions through your signing 3. Organize your signed communication in a way that makes linguistic and cultural sense in NZSL, including proper sign order, space use, and facial grammar 4. Demonstrate consistent articulation, vocabulary choice, sign order, facial expression, and fluent pacing despite the natural challenge of signed communication 5. Draft and rework your signed texts over time to improve quality and clarity

Question 3

What's the difference between Achieved, Merit, and Excellence for AS 91802?

Accepted Answer

Achieved: Your signing conveys the information, ideas, and opinions clearly enough to be understood, even if there are some inconsistencies in articulation, vocabulary, sign order, or facial grammar. Merit: Your signing develops and connects information and opinions in a credible way, with a good range of language features chosen to fit your audience and purpose, and the inconsistencies don't get in the way of understanding. Excellence: Your signing carefully integrates information and opinions with controlled, precise language choices that work well for your audience and purpose, and any inconsistencies don't disrupt communication at all.

Question 4

What mistakes do students typically make in AS 91802?

Accepted Answer

1. Students create only one or two text types instead of showing variety across different formats and audiences 2. Students don't properly organize their signed communication using NZSL conventions like correct sign order, spatial reference systems, and facial grammar that match the language naturally 3. Students' signing has too many inconsistencies in basic elements like articulation, vocabulary choice, or fluency that make it hard for the audience to follow what they're trying to say

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