Question 1

What is NCEA AS 91830 about?

Accepted Answer

This achievement standard asks you to investigate a major historical event or change that happened to an Indigenous people, and explain what effects this event had on that community. You need to describe what caused the event, who was affected by it, and what happened to the people as a result—backed up with evidence.

Question 2

What do students need to do for AS 91830?

Accepted Answer

1. Explain clearly what the historical event or change was and why it occurred 2. Identify which groups of people experienced the impacts of this event 3. Describe the effects and consequences the event had on the Indigenous community 4. Support your explanation with relevant evidence (interviews, historical writing, data, old songs, or other sources) 5. Show you understand how the event connects to the beliefs and values of the people affected

Question 3

What's the difference between Achieved, Merit, and Excellence for AS 91830?

Accepted Answer

Achieved: You explain the cause of a historical event affecting Indigenous people and discuss the groups impacted and the consequences, backed by some evidence. Merit: You discuss the wider effects of the event and explain how the Indigenous community responded, with strong and well-chosen supporting evidence connected to the group's values. Excellence: You present an alternative viewpoint on how to understand the outcomes, explain these thoroughly with detailed evidence, and show how different perspectives affect the conclusions.

Question 4

What mistakes do students typically make in AS 91830?

Accepted Answer

1. Not providing enough evidence or using evidence that doesn't clearly connect to the groups and communities being discussed 2. Describing the historical event without explaining how it actually affected the Indigenous people or what the consequences were 3. Treating Indigenous responses and outcomes too briefly—you need to go beyond just naming them and explain their significance

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