Question 1

What is NCEA AS 91918 about?

Accepted Answer

This standard asks you to pick one characteristic (like a ritual, belief, moral teaching, or practice) that is used in two different religions or spiritual traditions, and show that you understand what that characteristic means and how it actually works within each tradition. You need to describe the characteristic, explain what it means, and show how it's applied in real practice.

Question 2

What do students need to do for AS 91918?

Accepted Answer

1. Pick one characteristic shared by two religious or spiritual traditions (such as rituals, beliefs, moral teachings, experiences, social organisation, or material expressions) 2. Describe what that characteristic is and what it means within each tradition 3. Explain how that characteristic is actually applied or practiced within each tradition 4. Use specific examples, terms, or references from the traditions to support your points 5. Connect the characteristic back to beliefs and show how it works in practice across both traditions

Question 3

What's the difference between Achieved, Merit, and Excellence for AS 91918?

Accepted Answer

Achieved: You identify and describe a characteristic within one or two traditions, give a basic explanation of what it means, and include some examples—though your answer may lack depth or balance between the two traditions. Merit: You clearly explain how the characteristic is applied in practice within both traditions with supporting detail and relevant examples, showing a stronger understanding than Achieved level. Excellence: You explain the application with well-chosen evidence, examine how foundational beliefs shape the characteristic and its application, discuss wider personal or societal implications, and write succinctly without padding your answer with unnecessary detail.

Question 4

What mistakes do students typically make in AS 91918?

Accepted Answer

1. Being too long and unfocused instead of being clear and concise—examiners said excessive length often obscured the key evidence rather than helping your grade 2. Only really explaining one tradition while giving token or irrelevant mentions of the second, rather than covering both equally 3. Naming examples without explaining what they mean or how they relate to the characteristic you chose—you need to unpack the 'why' and 'how', not just the 'what'

Religious characteristics · AS 91918

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