Clarification details
Updated May 2015. This document has been updated, but there are no new moderation issues.
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.
Assessment guidance
This standard assesses student ability to choreograph a dance to communicate an intention rather than assessing technical performance ability. A short, clear statement of the choreographic intention for the dance is required in order for the moderator to make an informed judgement on the grades that have been awarded.