AS 91928 Annotated exemplars

This annotated exemplar is intended for teacher use only. Annotated exemplars consist of student evidence, with commentary, to explain key parts of a standard. These help teachers make assessment judgements at the grade boundaries.

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For Achieved, the student needs to demonstrate understanding of how a life process is managed in a primary production system, and understanding of a Māori value in the context of how the life process is managed in the primary production system.

This involves describing a life process that is managed in a primary production system and a relevant management practice that influences it, using supporting evidence.

The student has described the digestion process and the management practice of feeding chicory with relevant detail, and demonstrated an understanding of manaakitanga in this context.

For Merit, the student could explain how feeding chicory to deer would benefit the digestive system of the deer.

For Merit, the student needs to explain how a life process is managed in a primary production system, and demonstrate understanding of a Māori value in the context of how the life process is managed in the primary production system.

This involves explaining how the life process is influenced by the management practice.

The student has described photosynthesis and pruning of apple trees with detailed supporting evidence. They have explained how pruning of apple trees influences photosynthesis. An understanding of tiakitanga has been demonstrated in this context.

For Excellence, the student could compare how two methods of apple tree pruning influence photosynthesis, e.g. central leader vs open vase shape.

For Excellence, the student needs to evaluate how a life process is managed in a primary production system. The student also needs to demonstrate understanding of a Māori value in the context of how the life process is managed in a primary production system.

This involves evaluating how the life process is influenced by the management practice to improve production.

This student has evaluated the process of reproduction and the management practice of artificial insemination with relevant detail, and demonstrated an understanding of manaakitanga in this context.