Question 1

What is NCEA AS 91826 about?

Accepted Answer

This standard asks you to analyse and explain the culture of a group of people – whether that's an iwi (tribe), age group, sports team, or any community with shared practices and beliefs. You need to describe the key features of their culture, connect them to how the group operates, and compare their culture to other groups using good evidence. You'll also need to think about what internal and external factors might change how that culture looks over time.

Question 2

What do students need to do for AS 91826?

Accepted Answer

1. Identify and explain the main features of a group's culture (things like their values, beliefs, language, customs, art, and practices) 2. Show how these cultural features connect to the way the group organises itself and what it believes in 3. Compare this group's culture to another group's culture, using evidence that actually supports your comparison 4. Discuss both internal factors (like the group's own values and philosophy) and external factors (like the environment, politics, or economic changes) that might shape or change their culture 5. Use reliable sources to back up what you say (interviews, historical records, news reports, data, or traditional stories)

Question 3

What's the difference between Achieved, Merit, and Excellence for AS 91826?

Accepted Answer

Achieved: You explain the main features of the group's culture and link them to how the group operates, with some supporting evidence. Merit: You explain the key cultural features and their connection to the group's organisation, compare the culture to another group's using well-chosen evidence, and discuss some factors that might affect it over time. Excellence: You thoughtfully analyse the cultural features and their links to how the group functions, make careful comparisons to other cultures with detailed evidence, and show clear understanding of how both internal and external forces could change the culture in the future.

Question 4

What mistakes do students typically make in AS 91826?

Accepted Answer

1. Not using enough reliable evidence to back up points – vague or off-topic examples rather than specific sources that actually relate to the group being studied 2. Comparing cultures at a shallow level without explaining why the differences exist or what they reveal about each group 3. Focusing only on obvious external factors (like technology or politics) and missing internal cultural values that shape how a group responds to change

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