Question 1

What is NCEA AS 92089 about?

Accepted Answer

This standard asks you to show you understand the techniques and methods used in music. You need to explore different musical techniques (like arrangement, ensemble work, sequencing, or sound composition), explain how they connect to the style or context of music you're studying, and show your understanding through speaking, writing, presenting, or making music.

Question 2

What do students need to do for AS 92089?

Accepted Answer

1. Identify and select music techniques that match the musical style or context you're studying 2. Explain how the techniques you've chosen connect to the music and why they matter in that context 3. Show your understanding by describing, demonstrating, or using the techniques (through discussion, written work, performance, or composition) 4. Link what you learn about techniques back to the original musical style or genre 5. Explore techniques from different musical traditions or time periods

Question 3

What's the difference between Achieved, Merit, and Excellence for AS 92089?

Accepted Answer

Achieved: You identify relevant music techniques and explain how they connect to the musical style or context, using clear examples. Merit: You identify and thoughtfully explain music techniques with valid reasoning about why they matter and how they fit the musical style or context. Excellence: You identify music techniques and provide meaningful, well-considered explanations that demonstrate purposeful understanding of how techniques shape the music and fit its context.

Question 4

What mistakes do students typically make in AS 92089?

Accepted Answer

1. Not clearly connecting the techniques to the specific musical style or context being studied 2. Choosing techniques that don't actually relate to the music being explored 3. Describing what a technique is without explaining why it matters or how it's used in the music

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