Question 1

What is NCEA AS 91719 about?

Accepted Answer

This standard asks you to compare how a science topic is understood through both Māori and Pākehā (European/Western) knowledge systems. You'll pick a science topic (like genetic engineering, harvesting natural resources, or medicine) and explain how each knowledge system views and approaches it differently, showing you understand both perspectives and can identify real differences in their values and practices.

Question 2

What do students need to do for AS 91719?

Accepted Answer

1. Choose a science topic and research how both Māori knowledge (mātauranga Māori) and Western/European science knowledge (mātauranga Pākehā) understand and approach it 2. Use proper science language to explain the key features of your topic from both perspectives 3. Identify and describe real differences between how these two knowledge systems view and handle the topic — including differences in their values and methods 4. Write this up in a clear report, article, or essay that shows you genuinely understand both viewpoints 5. Explain what these differences actually mean rather than just listing them

Question 3

What's the difference between Achieved, Merit, and Excellence for AS 91719?

Accepted Answer

Achieved: You identify some differences between how Māori and Pākehā knowledge systems view a science topic, and you explain those differences using some science language. Merit: You describe clear differences in values and methods between the two knowledge systems for your chosen topic, using correct science terminology and showing you understand both perspectives fairly. Excellence: You explain the differences in depth, discussing why these values and approaches matter, and you show sophisticated understanding of how the two knowledge systems differ — going beyond surface-level comparison to explain the reasoning behind these differences.

Question 4

What mistakes do students typically make in AS 91719?

Accepted Answer

1. Treating one knowledge system as simply 'right' or 'wrong' instead of genuinely comparing how each one works on its own terms 2. Giving very vague or general differences rather than specific, concrete examples tied to the actual science topic you chose 3. Explaining *what* is different without explaining *why* — missing the values, practices, or thinking that sit behind each approach

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