Clarification details
The purpose of clarifications
We create clarification documents to help people understand the current requirements of achievement standards. Clarifications do not introduce new criteria, change the intent of the standard, or change what we expect from assessment.
These documents unpack and explain the language and intent of the standard so people interpret and apply the standard consistently. We provide examples or guidance as illustrations only. They are not prescriptions or requirements.
For official requirements, always refer to the current version of the achievement standard as published by NZQA.
Key messages
Key messages for clarifying this standard are:
- The students could work in groups of two or three to gather relevant research information, but the reporting of their research findings must be individual work.
- Log work is highly recommended but students cannot be downgraded if this is not submitted for marking.
- Two or more factors (physical and climatic conditions; social, technological, economic, political or cultural) need to be covered.
- The report must include: a statement of purpose, selected and processed information, interpretation of findings based on students own processed information, a valid conclusion(s) that relates to the purpose of the research and referencing using a recognised style, so that sources may be verified.
- For achieved, the report must include: select and process information related to specific factors that may impact on profitability of a primary production in New Zealand; use the processed information to describe the impact of the factors on the primary production; and report findings in a logical manner.
- For merit, the report must include: interpret processed information to explain the impact of the factors on the profitability of a primary production and report findings in a logical manner.
- For excellence, the report must include: analyse the processed information to justify the impact of the factors on the profitability of production; and report findings in a coherent and concise manner, including a summary of findings.