Clarification details
Updated December 2017. The recording student evidence and file formats sections have been updated to address new issues that have arisen from moderation.
Evidence requirements
A minimum of two tasks is required for the standard. Five minutes is the suggested guideline across the speaking evidence.
Recording student evidence
Assessed speaking evidence should be filmed in a single take. When using a laptop or iPad camera to film a speaking performance or interaction, the transcript cannot be displayed on the screen for the student to read as this affects the authenticity of the speaking evidence.
File formats for moderation
Speaking evidence for Te Reo Māori should not exceed 100 MB in size. The following file formats are required for inclusion in the moderation submission: MP4, AVI or MOV files. Further information about the digital submission of files is available in the external moderation application FAQs.
External moderation application FAQs [PDF, 3.6 MB]
Persuasive speaking
Where the purpose of the task is persuasive, the aim of the speaking is to persuade the viewing audience to agree with the student’s point of view. Statements and arguments need to be supported with facts, specific examples and clearly defined reasons. While other viewpoints can be mentioned, the student is putting forward an argument to convince others of their point of view.
Presenting research topics
When presenting on a topic that requires research, students may need guidance to ensure the content of the speaking is not solely a summary of research facts or a recounting of events. At level 3, students should demonstrate the ability to review and evaluate research to express a point of view on the topic.
The task should define the purpose of the research. It might be to examine a topic or issue from their perspective. It might be a challenging or controversial statement about the topic which brings a response to the topic.
The task needs to be defined enough to ensure students know what the purpose of the research is for. For example, rather than researching the impact of technology and social media on young people today, which is very broad, it could be contextualised.
For example, your school want to limit time wasted on devices and they are very keen to get a student’s perspective on how to do this. Your job is to interview students, review research, and to present a plan to the principal as to what can be done to achieve this goal. What will be the outcomes for the school if they implement your plan?