Question 1

What is NCEA AS 91920 about?

Accepted Answer

This standard asks you to pick a local issue that people disagree about, explain what science says about it, and show that you understand how this science perspective fits with other people's viewpoints. You need to show that you're being responsible and caring (tiakitanga) in how you approach the issue and the science-based response to it.

Question 2

What do students need to do for AS 91920?

Accepted Answer

1. Describe the science idea that relates to your chosen local issue and explain what science perspective it creates 2. Identify and outline another perspective on the issue that differs from or complements the science one 3. Identify what a science-informed response to the issue would actually be or look like 4. Show understanding of tiakitanga—demonstrate that you're taking responsibility and care in how you're thinking about the science and the issue 5. Explain how both the science perspective and the other perspective matter in finding a response to the issue

Question 3

What's the difference between Achieved, Merit, and Excellence for AS 91920?

Accepted Answer

Achieved: You describe the relevant science idea, outline another perspective on the issue, and name a science-informed response, plus show you understand being responsible in your science practice. Merit: You explain how the science idea supports a particular perspective on the issue, explain the other perspective, explain what the science-informed response involves, and discuss why both perspectives matter. Excellence: You analyse and discuss why both the science perspective and the other perspective are important to the overall science-informed response, showing deeper thinking about how they work together.

Question 4

What mistakes do students typically make in AS 91920?

Accepted Answer

1. Not choosing a genuine local issue where people actually hold differing perspectives—picking something too general or where there's only one viewpoint 2. Describing the science idea but not clearly connecting it to a science perspective on the issue 3. Missing the requirement to include tiakitanga—not demonstrating that you're showing care and responsibility in relation to the issue

Science local issue · AS 91920

13,654 students sat this in 2024 · 77% passed

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