Clarification details
Updated May 2015. This document has been updated in its entirety to address new issues that have arisen 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.
Prioritising design elements
The prioritisation of design elements could be dependent on the intent for the outcome, an understanding of materials, socio-cultural factors related to where the outcome is to be situated, professional and personal beliefs, etc.
The nature of a technological outcome
The nature of a technological outcome refers to its combined physical (what it looks like and/or is comprised of) and functional nature (what it can do).