Question 1

What is NCEA AS 92071 about?

Accepted Answer

This standard asks you to explore and understand traditional Māori knowledge and stories that relate to a specific environmental or ecological topic that matters to an iwi (tribe). You need to look at how these traditional teachings connect to protecting or restoring the environment, and explain what they tell us about how to look after the natural world in a way that honors iwi values and wellbeing.

Question 2

What do students need to do for AS 92071?

Accepted Answer

1. Select one environmental or ecological issue that an iwi cares about (examples: conservation, restoration, or sustainable development of the natural world) 2. Find and gather information from traditional Māori knowledge sources (whakataukī, pūrākau, whakapapa, and other cultural stories and practices) 3. Explain the connections between the traditional knowledge and the environmental topic, showing how the knowledge relates to protecting or strengthening the wellbeing of the iwi 4. Demonstrate understanding of how traditional Māori teachings provide guidance or solutions for modern environmental challenges 5. Show how the traditional knowledge and environmental practice are linked together, not separate ideas

Question 3

What's the difference between Achieved, Merit, and Excellence for AS 92071?

Accepted Answer

Achieved: You identify an environmental issue important to an iwi and explore traditional Māori knowledge about it, showing basic connections between the two. Merit: You explain clearly how traditional Māori knowledge and practices connect to the environmental topic, and discuss how these teachings help protect or restore the environment in ways that matter to the iwi. Excellence: You provide detailed explanations and examples showing how traditional Māori knowledge, modern environmental practices, and iwi wellbeing all connect together, with strong evidence supporting your understanding.

Question 4

What mistakes do students typically make in AS 92071?

Accepted Answer

1. Treating traditional Māori knowledge and the environmental topic as separate ideas instead of showing how they work together 2. Choosing an environmental topic that isn't clearly connected to a specific iwi's values or concerns 3. Not using actual traditional knowledge sources (like pūrākau, whakapapa, or traditional practices) — instead just talking about general environmental science

Kōrero taiao iwi · AS 92071

64 students sat this in 2024 · 96% passed

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