DRAFT ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE
Te Reo Kuki Airani 2.1
AS91113
Assessment Criteria
POKA
POKAI
POKAIKAI
(Achievement)
(Merit)
(Excellence)
Kua marama i te au
manako puapinga mei roto
mai i te au korero maori tei
matauia.
Kua marama tikai i te au
manako puapinga mei roto
mai i te au korero maori tei
matauia.
Kua oonu tikai te
marama no te au manako
puapinga mei roto mai te
au korero maori tei
matauia.
Demonstrate understanding of a
variety of spoken Cook Islands
Māori text on areas on familiar
matters.
Demonstrate clear
understanding of a variety of
spoken Cook Islands Māori texts
on areas of familiar matters.
Demonstrate thorough
understanding of a variety of
spoken Cook Islands Māori
texts on areas of familiar
matters.
KEY: Normal or plain font = Achievement response
Underlined font = Merit response
Bold font = Excellence response
1.
(a)
MANAKO AKAPAPU
POKA
POKAI
POKAIKAI
(Expected Response)
(Achievement)
(Merit)
(Excellence)
1) The crab: signifies food source,
sustenance, personification of human
traits e.g eyes open symbolising one
needs to be alert on new land.
The candidate
describes literally
THREE basic symbols
from the chant.
The candidate
explains and links
THREE symbols in the
chant to settlement
principles OR cultural
practices.
The candidate
comprehensively
integrates the
cultural intent and
settlement
principles of
THREE symbols
and includes finer
detail to support
their answer.
2) The marae: signifies a gathering place but
also symbolises settlement and the setting
apart of a sacred area for rituals. It is a
reiteration of status and authority.
3) The wind direction: symbolises a medium
for navigation but also symbolises the
breadth, duration and extent of the
journey.
4) The lake: symbolises ritual purification
following the arrival to the new land. It also
implies a water source for the people in
addition to a set area for bathing.
5) The passage onto land: symbolises the
travel route of the original settler; it is
often named after the original settler in
remembrance of his arrival.
6) The phases of the moon: a personification
of the moon and its various expressions
(calendar) depict times for gathering
crabs, fishing, planting, landing etc…
7) Waves: symbolises the range of currents,
the swiftness of the varying tides and the
difficulty of the travel to the new land.
OR EQUIVALENT RESPONSES
2.
MANAKO AKAPAPU
POKA
POKAI
POKAIKAI
(Expected Response)
(Achievement)
(Merit)
(Excellence)
The Ui Ariki day is likened unto a
new flower planted in our nation that
needs to grow/bloom/flourish.
The candidate
provides a literal
translation of the
phrase.
The candidate refers
to and links three
specific examples of
imagery to expand
upon the phrase.
The candidate
comprehensively
discusses the
underlying intent
of the phrase and
makes links
between the
imagery, the
people of the
Cook Islands
nation and the
three key forms of
leadership.
OR
The Prime Minister makes reference
to specific imagery in his phrase for
example:

Ruperupe – this refers to the
people in general/public and
how they can support the Ui
Ariki and their
intentions/goals/aims

Tiare – this likens the Ui Ariki to
a beautiful flower of the Cook
Islands that is unique and
special. They need to nurture
and care for it so it will
grow/bloom/flourish.

Kakara ou – this refers to the
idea of a new
beginning/era/dawn/mindset/
future/opportunities.
OR EQUIVALENT IMAGERY OR
RESPONSE THAT ANSWERS
THE QUESTION.
The underlying message of this
phrase reminds/encourages the
people to support/strengthen/
embrace the three pillars of the
nation for example: the Ui Ariki,
the Government and the
Religious Advisory Council. The
Prime Minister suggests that as a
result, the flower (symbolising
the Cook Islands nation) will then
be able to release its sweet
fragrance into the future uniting
people together as one so the
country can live in
peace/prosperity and
harmony/unity.
OR AN EQUIVALENT RESPONSE
3
a)
MANAKO AKAPAPU
POKA
POKAI
POKAIKAI
(Expected Response)
(Achievement)
(Merit)
(Excellence)
The reference to the cars is likened
to the 3 flags namely the
Government, Ui Ariki and Spiritual
Leadership.
OR
3 major sectors of the country;
namely the Government, Ui Ariki
and Spiritual Leadership.
The candidate
provides a literal
description of the
Reverend’s phrase.
The candidate
provides an
explanation of the
Reverend’s phrase
and includes links to
the three pillars of
society.
The candidate
provides a
thorough in-depth
explanation of the
Reverend’s
phrase and links
to the underlying
message and
finer details of the
text.
OR
The reverend’s speech was:

a plea to government and the
people of the Cook Islands
nation not to forget the religious
advisory council because as a
nation, spiritual faith is an
important part of the nation’s
identity.
OR
 A witty challenge to the
Government to provide a car for
the religious advisory council on
the 26th of October - The Gospel
Day.
OR
Equity must prevail to ensure the
three pillars of society are on
equal footing and therefore the
equilibrium/balance of society is
fully realised restored/reinforced.
A quotation or a wise saying MAY
BE USED to support the above
response HOWEVER IT IS NOT
COMPULSORY.
OR EQUIVALENT RESPONSE
OVERALL SUFFICIENCY STATEMENT
POKA
POKAI
POKAIKAI
2A
2M
2E
1M+1E