Clarification details
Updated May 2015. This document has been updated to address issues that arose from moderation.
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
Latin references and/or quotations are required at all levels of achievement for this standard. As well as applying linguistic and socio-cultural knowledge, it is necessary to interpret a Roman viewpoint. For example, extracts from Catullus’ poems to Lesbia might be studied to interpret a Roman viewpoint on love.