Te Ao Haka

Assessment Specification 2024

Format of the Assessment

The Ākonga will submit a portfolio consisting of completed Research, Composition and a Performance, including a Critical Reflective Analysis of composition and performance. The portfolio must also contain evidence of the work of the ākonga as a composer and a performer.

A portfolio is an organised collection of evidence that clearly communicates the student’s knowledge, understanding, demonstration and skills relevant to the Scholarship, Te Hiranga Te Ao Haka Performance Standard.

Tāne-Rore / Hine-Rēhia

Ākonga will appropriately execute thorough understanding and sound comprehension by drawing ideas and information from Tāne Rore and Hine Rēhia within the research component. They will have clearly demonstrated and articulated understanding of both deities within their performance, and within the composition they have created.

Section 1: The research

Ākonga will undertake a comprehensive study of a chosen discipline of Te Ao Haka, appropriately executed through the application of research and formal processes. See Te Ao Haka glossary for components of formal processes that may include, but are not limited to: key features, elements, composition, categories, shape, dynamics, etc.

Te Ao Haka glossary (external link) - ncea.education.govt.nz

Ākonga will study and draw inspiration from their own whānau, hapū and iwi through kōrero tuku iho, pūrākau and whakapapa to describe its contextual origins.

Ākonga will present research either as a written text OR an oral presentation.

Task One: A written text

• Length: no less than 500 words
• Originality: the sources of ideas other than those of the ākonga must be acknowledged.
• Sources: primary and secondary sources, including references, must be acknowledged using formal referencing conventions.
• Presentation: appropriate conventions for clear presentation of text should be followed, e.g., headings and subheadings, paragraphs, work titles in italics – for reference,
• Document format: numbered A4 pages.

Task One: An oral presentation

• Length: no less than 5 minutes
• Originality: the sources of ideas other than the candidate’s own must be acknowledged.
• Sources: primary and secondary sources, including references, must be acknowledged.
• Presentation: a formal presentation to an intended audience.
• Recording: to be recorded by a stationary camera, and the sound recording should be of the highest-possible fidelity with no outside voices or interruptions.
• Fileformat: MP4

Section 2: The composition

Ākonga will compose an item from a selected category of the researched discipline chosen from Te Ao Haka. The composition will be inspired by kōrero tuku iho, pūrākau, from respective iwi, or kōrero ā-kura/ā-whānau/ā-iwi.

This must include: The creation and development of an original composition (lyrics, musical arrangement, and choreography, see Te Ao Haka glossary for more info and its formal processes. Has provided an array of examples of developed work, critical reflection, and analysis.

Te Ao Haka glossary (external link) - ncea.education.govt.nz

Section 3: The performance

Ākonga will perform an item composed from a selected category of the researched discipline chosen from Te Ao Haka.

This must include:

a) A video recording of up to 5 minutes of the ākonga performing the item composed as a featured soloist, within a significant work or programme of works in a group performance.

The performance must:

• be a continuous and unedited recording made at a particular performance event.
• be no more than 5 minutes in duration (including pauses between items).
• take place in front of an audience.
• be recorded by a stationary camera, and the sound recording should be of the highest-possible fidelity with no outside voices or interruptions.

Critical reflective analysis of composition and performance

A critical reflective analysis of the work(s) of no less than 300 written words OR an oral presentation of no longer than 3 minutes that may involve, but is not limited to, discussion of:

• choice of category of the discipline of Te Ao Haka chosen
• composition and explanation of texts, drawing content and information from whānau, hapū, kura and
• iwi sources as a means of authenticating pieces of work
• how ideas and notation were developed and structured
• how elements and features of the category were considered in preparing the performance
• how the work is representative of the developing skills, style, and/or philosophy of the composer
• how traditional aspects of the item composed were considered in preparing the performance (e.g. kōrero tuku iho, pūrākau, from respective iwi, or kōrero ā-kura/ā-whānau/ā-iwi)
• a personal reflection on the work.

Further Guidelines for Teachers

Assessment

The 3 aspects of the Te Hiranga Te Ao Haka Performance Standard that are assessed for Scholarship are:

• the application of knowledge and skills.
• PERFORMANCE (ihi, wehi, wana).
• the critical reflective analysis.

These all have equal weighting and evidence may be drawn from any part of the portfolio.

Kaiako to also make sure setting and attire is appropriate for Te Ao Haka Scholarship, along with quality of performance submitted to NZQA.

Assessment schedule 2023

Download the 2023 assessment schedule [PDF, 734 KB]