Question 1

What is NCEA AS 91917 about?

Accepted Answer

You need to pick a significant story or narrative from a religion or spiritual tradition (like a Bible parable, a Māori pūrakau, or a Buddhist teaching), then show how that story connects to and influences the beliefs and practices of that tradition. You'll describe where the story comes from, explain what it teaches, and give specific examples from the tradition to back up your points.

Question 2

What do students need to do for AS 91917?

Accepted Answer

1. Choose a significant narrative (story, parable, scripture passage, or traditional account) from a real religious or spiritual tradition 2. Describe the origin or historical context of that narrative and what it's about 3. Identify and explain the key messages or main ideas contained in the narrative 4. Support your explanation with specific examples such as direct quotes, scripture references, or connections to actual beliefs and practices within that tradition 5. Show how believers in that tradition actually apply those messages through their worship, ethics, or daily practices

Question 3

What's the difference between Achieved, Merit, and Excellence for AS 91917?

Accepted Answer

Achieved: You describe the narrative and its context, identify its key messages, and include some relevant examples that connect it to the tradition. Merit: You explain clearly how the key messages from the narrative connect to and influence the tradition's beliefs and practices, supported by specific, well-chosen examples. Excellence: You discuss in depth how the tradition actively uses and applies the narrative's messages in real-world beliefs and practices, with detailed examples that show deeper insight into the relationship between story and tradition.

Question 4

What mistakes do students typically make in AS 91917?

Accepted Answer

1. Choosing vague or generic narratives instead of a specific, significant story that's actually important to the tradition you're studying 2. Describing the narrative but failing to explicitly link it to the tradition's beliefs or practices—just retelling the story without showing why it matters 3. Using examples that are too general or not specific enough to actually prove your point (e.g., saying 'it teaches kindness' instead of quoting or naming specific teachings and how they're practised)

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