Question 1

What is NCEA AS 92393 about?

Accepted Answer

This standard asks you to show that you understand the history and revival of te reo Māori after 1970, and can communicate ideas about this topic. You'll answer questions about historical events that affected the language, and write an opinion piece evaluating how those events impacted whether te reo Māori survived and stayed strong.

Question 2

What do students need to do for AS 92393?

Accepted Answer

1. Identify and describe key historical events after 1970 that affected te reo Māori (like kōhanga reo, language policy changes, or revival movements) 2. Explain how those events impacted the health and survival of te reo Māori — both positive and negative impacts 3. Discuss connections between specific historical factors and their consequences for the language 4. Write a justified opinion piece that evaluates (judges and explains) how these events affected whether te reo Māori survived and remained vital 5. Show sustained, controlled communication with minimal language errors that don't get in the way of your ideas

Question 3

What's the difference between Achieved, Merit, and Excellence for AS 92393?

Accepted Answer

Achieved: You explore several key historical events after 1970, describe at least two benefits or impacts on te reo Māori, and communicate your ideas clearly despite some language errors. Merit: You discuss connections between specific historical events and their impacts, provide relevant examples and supporting details, and your explanation flows well with minimal errors getting in the way. Excellence: You evaluate (judge and justify) why specific historical events mattered to te reo Māori, expand on multiple detailed examples, compare or contrast different events, and communicate with convincing accuracy where errors don't disrupt your message.

Question 4

What mistakes do students typically make in AS 92393?

Accepted Answer

1. Some students answer in te reo Māori when their language skills aren't strong enough yet — stick to English if that's where you can explain your ideas more clearly and with fewer errors 2. Students sometimes give only simple descriptions without backing them up with real examples or evidence — you need to explain *how* and *why* events affected the language, not just list what happened 3. Some students don't actually evaluate (judge and justify) their points in the opinion piece — just saying 'this was bad for the language' isn't enough; you need to explain your reasoning and the actual consequences

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