Written argument · AS 91780
Te tuhi kōrero whakaae rānei, whakahē rānei
Level 2 · Year 123 creditsExternalAchievement StandardTe Reo Rangatira 2.4
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National attainment · NZQA · 2024
407 students sat this in 2024 · 99% passed
Excellence14.7%
Merit54.9%
Achieved29.7%
Not Achieved0.7%
In plain EnglishAI-generated · cross-checked against the NZQA assessment report
You need to write a 200–300 word essay in te reo Māori that argues either for or against one of three given statements. You pick one topic, take a clear position (agree or disagree), then structure your ideas logically with supporting evidence to back up your argument.
What you actually do
- ·Choose one of the three given topics and decide whether you agree or disagree with it
- ·Write your essay in te reo Māori using 200–300 words
- ·Develop clear, well-reasoned ideas that support your position
- ·Use evidence or examples that support the argument you've chosen to make
- ·Organise your thoughts logically from start to finish so your position is easy to follow
AAchieved
You state clearly whether you agree or disagree with your chosen topic, and you provide some explanation and supporting points, but with limited depth or detail.
MMerit
You explain your position on the topic with good reasoning, your ideas are well-organised and mostly supported, but you may have fewer supporting examples or slightly shorter development of your argument.