Question 1

What is NCEA AS 91982 about?

Accepted Answer

In this external exam standard, you watch two performances — one must be a Te Ao Haka performance (like kapa haka), and the other can be either another Te Ao Haka performance or a performance from a completely different art form (like dance or theatre). You compare the two by looking at specific elements such as tempo, dynamics, voice, characterisation, and point of view, and you write about how those elements are used in each performance and what makes them similar or different.

Question 2

What do students need to do for AS 91982?

Accepted Answer

1. Watch two performances — one Te Ao Haka performance and one other (either another Te Ao Haka performance or a performance from a different art form). 2. Identify a range of performance elements (e.g. tempo, dynamics, voice, characterisation, point of view) in each performance. 3. Describe how those elements are expressed in each performance. 4. Identify and write about the similarities and differences between how the elements are used in each performance. 5. For higher grades, explain WHY the similarities and differences matter, and evaluate the impact those elements have on each performance.

Question 3

What's the difference between Achieved, Merit, and Excellence for AS 91982?

Accepted Answer

Achieved: You identify a range of elements in both performances and describe how they appear in each one. You point out what is similar and what is different between the two performances. Merit: You go further than just describing — you explain the similarities and differences. You make clear why the elements are used differently or similarly and what that means for each performance. Excellence: You evaluate the impact of the elements in each performance. This means you make judgements about how effectively the elements work, what effect they create for the audience, and what that tells us about each performance as a whole.

Question 4

What mistakes do students typically make in AS 91982?

Accepted Answer

1. Note: No specific assessment report was provided for this standard. The following are drawn from the standard's own criteria and common patterns in similar standards. Students often list elements without actually comparing the two performances side by side. 2. Only describing one performance in detail and barely mentioning the second. 3. Identifying similarities and differences but not explaining what they mean or why they matter (which limits students to Achieved rather than Merit). 4. Not evaluating the impact of elements — just describing or explaining them — which prevents students from reaching Excellence. 5. Using vague language like 'it was good' or 'it was different' without referring to specific elements or giving reasons. 6. Choosing too few elements to discuss, which means the response lacks the range required for Achieved.

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