AS 91953 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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Level 1 Chinese (Mandarin) assessment resources (external link) - NCEA.education

For Merit, the student needs to communicate capably in Chinese (Mandarin) to communicate for a chosen purpose.

This involves using a range of language and building on aspects of information, ideas, and opinions expressed. Communication will not be significantly hindered by inconsistencies.

The student has used a range of language, e.g. “我觉得”, “最喜欢”, “因为”, “所以”, “听说”, etc. They have built on the information and opinions expressed about her weekend activities, including what she usually does on the weekend, what she did last weekend, and her plan for next weekend. Despite inconsistencies, communication is not greatly hindered.

For Excellence, the student would need to demonstrate additional mastery of the language at the expected level, for example by using sentences that follow the correct Chinese language word order.

For Excellence, the student needs to communicate skillfully in Chinese (Mandarin) for a chosen purpose.

This involves using a range of language successfully and connecting information, ideas, and opinions cohesively. Communication will not be hindered by inconsistencies.

This student has produced accurate language. The language used is well-chosen and varied. Their presentation is controlled, using a range of language successfully that is appropriate for the level, e.g. “有空的时候”, “不但…而且…”, “因为”, “又 …又…”，“比如”, etc. The student refers to present events and experiences, and also the past by describing in detail what he did when travelled in China three years ago.

The information is well connected, starting with an introduction to his family, followed by his hobbies, and ending with a description of a past trip to China with a friend. His opinion about why he enjoyed his trip to China is well expressed.

The presentation is well delivered with good pronunciation and fluency.

Excellence video