TĪKAROHIA TE MARAMA – REALISE YOUR POTENTIAL
FIELD MĀORI ASSESSMENT SUPPORT MATERIAL
MAU RĀKAU
ASSESSOR BOOKLET
Unit Standard 20954
Version 4
Demonstrate knowledge of the performance of ngā wāhanga o te taki
Level 4
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Credits 9
Unit Standard 20954 version 4
Demonstrate knowledge of the performance of ngā wāhanga o te taki
Level 4 Credits 9
Assessor information
This unit standard can be awarded with Paetae/Achievement, Kaiaka/Merit and
Kairangi/Excellence grades.
Assessment criteria
Paetae/Achievement
Kaiaka/Achievement with Kairangi/Achievement
Merit
with Excellence
Demonstrate knowledge of
the performance of ngā
wāhanga o te taki.
Demonstrate in-depth
knowledge of the
performance of ngā wāhanga
o te taki.
Demonstrate
comprehensive knowledge
of the performance of ngā
wāhanga o te taki.
There is ONE (1) assessment task that the ākonga must correctly complete to gain credits
for this standard. Once the ākonga has correctly completed the task, the assessor must
complete the assessment schedule for each ākonga.
Please remember that the focus is te taki!
Nō reira:
 the most effective activities for assessment will be those that are practical or performance
based
 assessments can occur in a range of contexts, e.g. marae, school, classroom, practices
or other learning contexts
 Mau Rākau grading can be used to assess Outcome 1 of this unit standard
 local mau rākau exponents and/or experts may be used to assess ākonga.
Ākonga assessment booklet
The ākonga receives this. It outlines important information for the ākonga including:
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assessment and other information
assessment tasks.
Ākonga assessment task sheets
These sheets and any other evidence should be collected by the Assessor and retained for
assessment and moderation purposes.
Where ākonga choose to provide oral description/evidence for Task 1 (Outcome 1), this
must be recorded or verified by a mau rākau exponent. Where ākonga work has been
selected for moderation, the recording and/or letter of attestation must be included with the
materials.
You will need to discuss with the ākonga the length of time they have to complete the
assessment. He ture-a-kōnui: one credit equates to 10 notional hours of teaching and
assessment.
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Unit Standard 20954 version 4
Demonstrate knowledge of the performance of ngā wāhanga o te taki
Level 4 Credits 9
Authenticity
As per NZQA requirements:
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you must verify that the work submitted for assessment has been produced by the
ākonga
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you must consider (and manage) the potential for work to have been copied, borrowed
from another ākonga, photocopied from a book or downloaded from the internet.
Ākonga may work with and learn from others to gather information from a variety of sources.
However, you must be clear that the work to be assessed has been processed and produced
by the ākonga.
To help manage authenticity of ākonga work, where the ākonga is asked to complete any
written tasks, the ākonga is asked to use their own words as well as provide reference/s for
their information. Please ensure you discuss this with your ākonga.
For further information, please refer to the following link:
http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/providers-partners/assessment-and-moderation/assessment-ofstandards/generic-resources/authenticity/
Referencing
This assessment requires the ākonga to reference his/her information. For the purposes of
this assessment, the following are examples of reference styles.
Examples of referencing:
1. Book with one author
King, M. (2000). Wrestling with the angel: A life of Janet Frame. Auckland, New Zealand: Viking.
2. Course handout/Lecture notes (electronic version)
Archard, S., Merry, R., & Nicholson, C. (2011). Karakia and waiata [Powerpoint slides]. Retrieved from
TEPS757-11B (NET): Communities of Learners website:
http://elearn.waikato.ac.nz/mod/resource/view.php?id=174650
3. Film
Māori Television (Producer). 2016. Iwi Anthems, Series 2 Episode 5 [video file]. Retrieved from :
http://www.maoritelevision.com/tv/shows/iwi-anthems/S02E005/iwi-anthems-series-2-episode-5
4. Magazine/Newspaper article – popular/trade/general interest
Fox, D. (2015, 15 September). Viewpoint: Not one more acre. Mana. Retrieved from:
http://www.mana.co.nz/heritage/viewpoint.html
5. Personal Communication (letters, telephone conversations, emails, interviews, private social
networking)
N.B. No reference list entry as the information is not recoverable.
6. Webpage
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise. (n.d.). Agribusiness. Retrieved from
https://www.nzte.govt.nz/en/export/market-research/agribusiness/
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Unit Standard 20954 version 4
Demonstrate knowledge of the performance of ngā wāhanga o te taki
Level 4 Credits 9
Preparation for moderation
Attached for
moderation*
Form
1
Moderation cover sheet. This should include the ākonga identifier and
grades.
Secondary refer following link:
http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/assets/Providers-and-partners/Assessment-andmoderation/sec-mod-cvrsheet-random.doc
Tertiary refer following link:
http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/assets/Providers-and-partners/Assessment-andmoderation/Tertiary-Moderation/Tertiary-moderation-cover-sheet.doc
2
Copy of unit standard - please use version 4 of the standard when using this
assessment task.
3
Blank copy of assessment task and assessment schedule.
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Copy of ākonga samples (completed assessment tasks).
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5
Standards with Kaiaka/Merit and Kairangi/Excellent grades, submit
EIGHT samples of ākonga work.
Recording of demonstration and visual/digital evidence:
Digital and visual submissions can only be supplied on CD-R, DVD-R disc or
USB flash drives.
Please refer following link for further information and the visual/digital
evidence cover sheet:
http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualificationsstandards/qualifications/ncea/subjects/preparing-digital-visual-submissionsfor-moderation/
6
Letter of attestation signed by a Mau Rākau exponent if these have been
used as part of the assessment process. The letter can be submitted in
place of the recording.
7
For information regarding submitting materials for moderation online refer to
http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/providers-partners/assessment-andmoderation/moderation-online/
*please tick
TIP: You should start preparing the materials for moderation at least one month before the
submission date. This will give you time to locate all the relevant and necessary forms and
sheets.
If you have any issues with preparing materials for moderation OR do not have materials to
submit (i.e. you didn’t assess this standard), SPEAK to your Principal Nominee (PN) or
Moderation Liaison (ML).
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Unit Standard 20954 version 4
Demonstrate knowledge of the performance of ngā wāhanga o te taki
Level 4 Credits 9
Assessor information – assessment tasks
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of te taki
Assessment Task 1 – Demonstration of ngā wāhanga o te taki.
Demonstrate the correct sequence and flow of ngā wāhanga o te taki in accordance with
iwi tradition or a specific Whare Tū Taua, generating ihi, wehi, and wana, and displaying an
awareness of physical and mental skills that are important to mau rākau.
The sequence includes:
introduction
challenging manuhiri
offering of taki
exit
Physical and mental skills includes but is not limited to:
Endurance
flexibility
posture
agility
This task assesses the evidence requirements of 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3.
1.1
Demonstration of te taki incorporates the correct sequence and flow of ngā
wāhanga o te taki in accordance with a specific iwi or Whare Tū Taua.
Range
introduction, challenging manuhiri, offering of taki, exit.
1.2
Demonstration generates ihi, wehi, and wana.
1.3
Demonstration includes awareness of physical and mental skills important to mau
rākau.
Range
includes but is not limited to – endurance, flexibility, posture,
agility.
I te ākonga e whakaatu ana i ngā wāhanga o te taki:
Mō Paetae/Achieved, me:
 whakaatu ngā wāhanga o te taki;
 hāngai ki ngā mahi a iwi, a Whare rānei mō ngā wāhanga o te taki (demonstrate ngā
wāhanga o te taki in accordance with iwi or Whare tradition);
 hāngai ngā pukenga a iwi, a Whare rānei e pā ana ki ngā wāhanga o te taki (demonstrate
skills pertaining to ngā wāhanga o te taki in accordance with iwi or Whare tradition).
Mō Kaiaka/Merit, me:
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Unit Standard 20954 version 4
Demonstrate knowledge of the performance of ngā wāhanga o te taki
Level 4 Credits 9
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iho roa ki ngā pukenga o te taki a tinana, a wairua, a hinengaro (maintain and sustain the
essence o te taki);
iho roa ki ngā tikanga o te taki, ki ngā nuku, ki ngā ture anō hoki;
hāngai ngā mahi a hinengaro, a tinana, a waewae ki te taki, kia tika te tū (perform ngā
wāhanga o te taki with deliberate movements and appropriate actions, which are relevant
to te taki);
puta te ihi, te wehi, te wana, me te mataara!
Mō Kairangi/Excellence, me:
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iho matua ki ngā pukenga o te taki a tinana, a wairua, a hinengaro (perform ngā wāhanga
o te taki with confidence);
iho matua ki ngā tikanga o te taki, ki ngā nuku, ki ngā ture anō hoki;
hāngai ngā mahi a hinengaro, a tinana, a waewae ki te taki, kia puta mai te wairua i te
ngākaunui ki āna mahi (perform spontaneously with deliberate movements and
appropriate actions, which are relevant to te taki);
puta te ihi, te wehi, te wana, me te mataara i te tīmatanga ki te mutunga.
The demonstration of ngā wāhanga o te taki should incorporate
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Endurance
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Flexibility
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Posture
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Agility
Please discuss with your students how and when the assessments/demonstration will occur.
A checklist for this task has been provided for you on the following page. This may help when
you complete the assessment schedule.
Please ensure one checklist is used per ākonga. You will need to photocopy extra copies of
the checklist.
Comments on this support material
Please contact Māori Qualifications Services mqs@nzqa.govt.nz if you wish to suggest
changes to the content of this resource.
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Unit Standard 20954 version 4
Demonstrate knowledge of the performance of ngā wāhanga o te taki
Level 4 Credits 9
Outcome 1
Assessor checklist: Explanation of Tikanga
Ākonga:
Assessor:
Date:
Requirements
The sequence:
(please tick)
Introduction
Challenging manuhiri
Offering of Taki
Exit
Performance criteria
Tutor comments
Tick relevant box.
Kua whakaatu ngā wāhanga o te taki.
Kua hāngai ki ngā mahi a iwi, a Whare rānei mō
ngā wāhanga o te taki (ngā wāhanga o te taki
are demonstrated in accordance with iwi or
Whare tradition).
Kua hāngai ngā pukenga a iwi, a Whare rānei e
pā ana ki ngā wāhanga o te taki (skills
pertaining to ngā wāhanga o te taki are
demonstrated in accordance with iwi or Whare
tradition).
Paetae/Achieved
Physical and mental skills includes
but is not limited to:
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Endurance
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Flexibility
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Posture
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Agility
Kua iho roa ki ngā pukenga o te taki a tinana, a
wairua, a hinengaro (the essence o te taki is
maintained and sustained)
Kua iho roa ki ngā tikanga o te taki, ki ngā nuku,
ki ngā ture anō hoki;
Kua hāngai ngā mahi a hinengaro, a tinana, a
waewae ki te taki, kia tika te tū (ngā wāhanga o
te taki are performed with deliberate movements
and appropriate actions, which are relevant to te
taki)
Kua puta te ihi, te wehi, te wana, me te
mataara!
Kaiaka/Merit
Kua iho matua te ākonga ki ngā pukenga o te
taki a tinana, a wairua, a hinengaro (ngā
wāhanga o te taki are performed with
confidence)
Kua iho matua te ākonga ki ngā tikanga o te
taki, ki ngā nuku, ki ngā ture anō hoki;
Kua hāngai ngā mahi a hinengaro, a tinana, a
waewae ki te taki, kia puta mai te wairua i te
ngākaunui ki āna mahi (demonstration is
perform spontaneously with deliberate
movements and appropriate actions, which are
relevant to te taki)
Kua puta te ihi, te wehi, te wana, me te mataara
i te tīmatanga ki te mutunga
Kairangi/Excellence
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Unit Standard 20954 version 4
Demonstrate knowledge of the performance of ngā wāhanga o te taki
Level 4 Credits 9
Assessment Schedule
Task 1 – Demonstration of ngā wāhanga o te taki.
Evidence for Paetae/Achievement
Evidence for Achievement with Kaiaka/Merit
Evidence for Achievement with
Kairangi/Excellence
It is expected that ākonga whakamārama are relevant
to te taki and, according to iwi or Whare tū Taua
traditions. However, the following components
should be included in the ākonga responses:
As per Paetae/Achieved, plus:
As per Kaiaka/Merit, plus:
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Kua whakaatu ngā wāhanga o te taki;
Kua hāngai ki ngā mahi a iwi, a Whare rānei mō
ngā wāhanga o te taki (ngā wāhanga o te taki
are demonstrated in accordance with iwi or
Whare tradition);
Kua hāngai ngā pukenga a iwi, a Whare rānei e
pā ana ki ngā wāhanga o te taki (skills pertaining
to ngā wāhanga o te taki are demonstrated in
accordance with iwi or Whare tradition).
Judgement for Paetae/Achieved
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Kua iho roa ki ngā pukenga o te taki a tinana, a
wairua, a hinengaro (the essence o te taki is
maintained and sustained)
Kua iho roa ki ngā tikanga o te taki, ki ngā nuku,
ki ngā ture anō hoki;
Kua hāngai ngā mahi a hinengaro, a tinana, a
waewae ki te taki, kia tika te tū (ngā wāhanga o
te taki are performed with deliberate movements
and appropriate actions, which are relevant to te
taki)
Kua puta te ihi, te wehi, te wana, me te mataara!
Judgement for Kaiaka/Merit
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Grade
Please
tick:
Kua iho matua te ākonga ki ngā pukenga o te
taki a tinana, a wairua, a hinengaro (ngā
wāhanga o te taki are performed with
confidence)
N
A
Kua iho matua te ākonga ki ngā tikanga o te taki,
ki ngā nuku, ki ngā ture anō hoki;
M
Kua hāngai ngā mahi a hinengaro, a tinana, a
waewae ki te taki, kia puta mai te wairua i te
ngākaunui ki āna mahi (demonstration is perform
spontaneously with deliberate movements and
appropriate actions, which are relevant to te taki)
E
Kua puta te ihi, te wehi, te wana, me te mataara i
te tīmatanga ki te mutunga
Judgement for Kairangi/Excellence
Ngā wāhanga o te taki are correctly demonstrated and explained in accordance with a specific iwi or Whare Tū Taua.
Overall grade (please circle)
N (Not Achieved)
A (Paetae/Achieved)
Ākonga name
Assessor Name
Ākonga signature
Assessor signature
M (Kaiaka/Merit)
E (Kairangi/Excellence)
Completion date
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