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FIELD MĀORI ASSESSMENT SUPPORT MATERIAL
MAU RĀKAU
ASSESSOR BOOKLET
Unit Standard 20949
Version 4
Demonstrate knowledge of, and perform, toroparawae
Level 2
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Credits 8
Unit Standard 20949 version 4
Demonstrate knowledge of, and perform, toroparawae
Level 2 Credits 8
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,
and perform, toroparawae.
Demonstrate in-depth
knowledge of toroparawae,
and perform toroparawae
with purpose.
Demonstrate
comprehensive knowledge
of toroparawae, and
perform toroparawae with
accuracy and fluency.
There are TWO (2) assessment tasks that the ākonga must correctly complete to gain
credits for this standard. Once the ākonga has correctly completed the tasks, the assessor
must complete the assessment schedule for each ākonga.
Please remember that the focus is tūwaewae!
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 and 2 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 and/or Task 2
(Outcome 1), this must be recorded (i.e. recorded onto DVD) or verified by a mau rākau
exponent. Where ākonga work has been selected for moderation, the DVD and/or
attestation form must be included with the materials.
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Unit Standard 20949 version 4
Demonstrate knowledge of, and perform, toroparawae
Level 2 Credits 8
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.
Evidence of Task 2 (Outcome 2) must be recorded (i.e. recorded onto DVD). Where ākonga
work has been selected for moderation, the DVD must be included with the materials.
Where a DVD is submitted for moderation, the ākonga identification sheet (refer following
link: http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/assets/Providers-and-partners/Assessment-andmoderation/mod-visual-digital-evidence-cvrsheet.doc) must be included.
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
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Unit Standard 20949 version 4
Demonstrate knowledge of, and perform, toroparawae
Level 2 Credits 8
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 20949 version 4
Demonstrate knowledge of, and perform, toroparawae
Level 2 Credits 8
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 ensure version 4 of the standard is used with
this assessment task.
3
Blank copy of assessment task and assessment schedule.
4
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 20949 version 4
Demonstrate knowledge of, and perform, toroparawae
Level 2 Credits 8
Assessor information – assessment tasks
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of toroparawae
Assessment Task 1 – Tikanga
Demonstrate and explain toroparawae in accordance with iwi tradition or a specific Whare
Tū Taua.
The information must be in your own words.
Provide references for your information.
This task assesses the evidence requirements of 1.1.
1.1
Toroparawae are demonstrated and explained in accordance with iwi tradition or a
specific Whare Tū Taua.
I te ākonga e whakaatu ana ngā toroparawae:
Mō Paetae/Achieved, me:
 hāngai ngā whakamārama ki ngā akoranga a iwi, a Whare rānei.
Mō Kaiaka/Merit, me:

iho roa ngā whakamārama i ngā pukenga a iwi, a Whare rānei e pā ana ki ngā
toroparawae (identify and describe toroparawae movements and combinations specific to
iwi or Whare Tū Taua).
Mō Kairangi/Excellence, me:
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iho matua te whakamārama i ngā pukenga a iwi, a Whare rānei e pā ana ki ngā
toroparawae (link the importance of iwi or Whare specific toroparawae movements to the
development of physical skills essential for mau rākau).
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Unit Standard 20949 version 4
Demonstrate knowledge of, and perform, toroparawae
Level 2 Credits 8
Outcome 2
Perform Toroparawae
Assessment Task 2 – Performance
Perform combinations of at least NINE tūwaewae with at least SIX appropriate
whakatautau movements incorporating iwi or Whare Tū Taua variation, generating ihi,
wehi, and wana, and displaying an awareness of physical and mental skills that are
important to mau rākau.
Physical and mental skills includes but is not limited to:
Endurance
flexibility
posture
agility
This task assesses the evidence requirements of 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3.
2.1
Performance incorporates iwi variation with regard to movement.
2.2
Performance generates ihi, wehi, and wana.
2.3
Performance demonstrates 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 ngā toroparawae:
Mō Paetae/Achieved, me:
 hāngai ngā toroparawae ki ngā tohutohu, ki ngā ture anō hoki o te mau o te rākau;
 hāngai ki ngā tikanga me te pūtake o ngā toroparawae;
 puta te ihi, te wehi, me te mana!
Mō Kaiaka/Merit, me:
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iho roa ki ngā pukenga a iwi, a Whare rānei e pā ana ki ngā toroparawae (demonstrate
the iwi or Whare Tū Taua specific movements with confidence);
hāngai ngā mahi a hinengaro, a tinana, a waewae ki ngā toroparawae, kia tika te tū
(perform toroparawae with deliberate movements and appropriate actions);
puta te ihi, te wehi, te wana, me te mataara!
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Unit Standard 20949 version 4
Demonstrate knowledge of, and perform, toroparawae
Level 2 Credits 8
Mō Kairangi/Excellence, me:
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iho matua ngā pukenga a iwi, a Whare rānei e pā ana ki ngā toroparawae (demonstrate
the iwi or Whare Tū Taua specific movements with fluency);
hāngai ngā mahi a hinengaro, a tinana, a waewae ki ngā toroparawae, ā, kua puta mai te
wairua i te ngākau nui ki āna mahi (perform toroparawae spontaneously with deliberate
movements and appropriate actions);
puta te ihi, te wehi, te wana, me te mataara i te tīmatanga ki te mutunga.
The combinations of at least NINE tūwaewae with at least SIX appropriate whakatautau
movements should incorporate
The TWELVE tūwaewae movements should incorporate
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The tikanga of one iwi or Whare Tū Taua
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Endurance
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Flexibility
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Posture
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Agility
For Outcome 2 you will need to record or provide an attestation for each student performing
TWELVE different tūwaewae movements, either individually or in a group.
Please discuss with your students how and when the recordings/ performances/ attestations
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.
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Unit Standard 20949 version 4
Demonstrate knowledge of, and perform, toroparawae
Level 2 Credits 8
Outcome 2
Assessor checklist: Ākonga performance
Ākonga:
Tūwaewae:
Date:
Requirements
Performance criteria
Tūwaewae Movements
(please tick)
Tick relevant box.
Tutor comments
Kua hāngai ngā toroparawae ki ngā
tohutohu, ki ngā ture anō hoki o te
mau o te rākau
Kua hāngai ki ngā tikanga me te
pūtake o ngā toroparawae
Kua puta te ihi, te wehi, me te mana!
Paetae/Achieved
Whakatautau Movements
(please tick)
Kua iho roa te ākonga ki ngā
pukenga a iwi, a Whare rānei e pā
ana ki ngā toroparawae
(demonstrated the iwi or Whare Tū
Taua specific movements with
confidence)
Kua hāngai ngā mahi a hinengaro, a
tinana, a waewae ki ngā
toroparawae, kia tika te tū
(performed toroparawae with
deliberate movements and
appropriate actions)
Kua puta te ihi, te wehi, te wana, me
te mataara!
Kaiaka/Merit
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Endurance
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Flexibility
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Posture
Kua iho matua te ākonga ki ngā
pukenga a iwi, a Whare rānei e pā
ana ki ngā toroparawae
(demonstrated the iwi or Whare Tū
Taua specific movements with
fluency)
Kua hāngai āu mahi a hinengaro, a
tinana, a waewae ki ngā
toroparawae, ā, kua puta mai te
wairua i te ngākau nui ki āna mahi
(performed toroparawae
spontaneously with deliberate
movements and appropriate actions)
Kua puta te ihi, te wehi, te wana, me
te mataara i te tīmatanga ki te
mutunga.
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Agility
Kairangi/Excellence
The combinations of at least NINE
tūwaewae with at least SIX
appropriate whakatau movements
should incorporate
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The tikanga of one iwi or
Whare Tū Taua
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Unit Standard 20949 version 4
Demonstrate knowledge of, and perform, toroparawae
Level 2 Credits 8
Assessment Schedule
Task 1 – Demonstrate and explain torowaewae in accordance with iwi tradition or a specific Whare Tū Taua.
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 torowaewae 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 hāngai ngā whakamārama ki ngā
akoranga a iwi, a Whare rānei.
Judgement for Paetae/Achieved
Kua iho roa ngā whakamārama i ngā
pukenga a iwi, a Whare rānei e pā ana ki
ngā toroparawae (toroparawae movements
and combinations specific to iwi or Whare
Tū Taua have been identified and
described).
Judgement for Kaiaka/Merit
Grade
Please
tick:
Kua iho matua te ākonga ki te
whakamārama i ngā pukenga a iwi, a
Whare rānei e pā ana ki ngā toroparawae
(The importance of iwi or Whare specific
toroparawae movements have been linked
to the development of physical skills
essential for mau rākau).
N
A
M
E
Judgement for Kairangi/Excellence
Torowaewae are correctly demonstrated and explained in accordance with a specific iwi or Whare Tū Taua.
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Unit Standard 20949 version 4
Demonstrate knowledge of, and perform, toroparawae
Level 2 Credits 8
Task 2 – Perform combinations of at least NINE tūwaewae with at least SIX appropriate whakatautau movements incorporating iwi or Whare Tū
Taua variation generating ihi, wehi, and wana; and displaying endurance, flexibility, posture and agility.
Evidence for Paetae/Achievement
Evidence for Achievement with Kaiaka/Merit
Evidence for Achievement with Kairangi/Excellence
Grade
It is expected that ākonga performances will
vary, according to iwi or Whare tū Taua
traditions. However, the following components
should be included in the ākonga performance:
As per Paetae/Achievement, plus:
As per Kaiaka/Merit, plus:
Please
tick:
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Kua iho roa te ākonga ki ngā pukenga a iwi,
a Whare rānei e pā ana ki ngā toroparawae
(demonstrated the iwi or Whare Tū Taua
specific movements with confidence)

Kua hāngai ngā mahi a hinengaro, a tinana,
a waewae ki ngā toroparawae, kia tika te tū
(performed toroparawae with deliberate
movements and appropriate actions)


Kua hāngai ngā toroparawae ki ngā
tohutohu, ki ngā ture anō hoki o te mau o te
rākau

Kua hāngai ki ngā tikanga me te pūtake o
ngā toroparawae

Kua puta te ihi, te wehi, me te mana!


Judgement for Paetae/Achieved
Kua puta te ihi, te wehi, te wana, me te
mataara!
Judgement for Kaiaka/Merit

Kua iho matua te ākonga ki ngā pukenga a iwi, a
Whare rānei e pā ana ki ngā toroparawae
(demonstrated the iwi or Whare Tū Taua specific
movements with fluency)
Kua hāngai āu mahi a hinengaro, a tinana, a
waewae ki ngā toroparawae, ā, kua puta mai te
wairua i te ngākau nui ki āna mahi (performed
toroparawae spontaneously with deliberate
movements and appropriate actions)
N
A
M
E
Kua puta te ihi, te wehi, te wana, me te mataara i te
tīmatanga ki te mutunga.
Judgement for Kairangi/Excellence
The combinations of at least NINE tūwaewae with SIX whakatautau movements incorporate tikanga of one iwi or Whare Tū Taua, generate ihi, wehi, and
wana, and display endurance, flexibility, posture, and agility.
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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