AS 91985 Annotated exemplars

This annotated exemplar is intended for kaiako use only. Annotated exemplars are extracts of ākonga evidence, with commentary, that explain key parts of a standard. These help kaiako make assessment judgements at the grade boundaries.

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For Excellence, the ākonga is required to express three categories within a discipline of Te Ao Haka. 

This involves demonstrating storytelling and technical proficiency appropriate to the style of each category through the performance, and executing a performance with ihi, wehi, and wana. 

Te Ao Haka 3.2 Activity B (external link) - NCEA.education 

Exemplar A 

He haka mau rākau (external link) (wā: 5.45 – 7.10) 

He haka taparahi (external link) (wā: 19.45 – 22.14) 

He haka whakatūwaewae (external link) (wā: 23.37 – 24.36) 

The male ākonga (centre, front row in Haka Taparahi) was assessed for this exemplar. 

For Merit, the ākonga is required to communicate three categories within a discipline of Te Ao Haka. 

This involves conveying the kaupapa of the three items through the performance and giving meaning to each category through appropriate expression. 

Te Ao Haka 3.2 Activity A (external link) - NCEA.education 

Exemplar A 

The ākonga (centre) was assessed for this exemplar. 

Tahi 

Rua 

Toru 

Te Ao Haka 3.2 Activity A (external link) (NCEA Website) 

Exemplar B 

Te Umutaoroa 

Taku rakau e 

E tama e 

The ākonga (second, stage-right) was assessed for this exemplar. 

For Achieved, the ākonga is required to perform three categories within a discipline of Te Ao Haka. 

This involves the ākonga performing three items within the same discipline making a clear difference between the categories with precision.  The performance should include a clear demonstration of key features and elements within Te Ao Haka. 

Te Ao Haka 3.2 Activity A (external link) - NCEA.education 

Exemplar A 

The ākonga (male: third, stage-left, white shirt, black trousers rolled up) was assessed for this exemplar. 

He haka taparahi 

He haka whakawhiti 

He haka pōhiri