NCEA Level 3 Health (90711) 2012 — page 1 of 2
Question
ONE
Evidence
The candidate clearly describes an ethical issue / dilemma.
The ethical issue / dilemma is explained from TWO significant and different perspectives –
ONE for and ONE against.
Note: A significant perspective is more likely to be recent, recognised within the public arena, and representative of a wider range of groups (eg religious doctrine), rather than one specific interest group.
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The chosen issue MUST clearly focus on the health aspects .
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The explanation of the ethical issue / dilemma is balanced
(does not present a one-sided argument).
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The explanation should also be balanced with neither perspective over- or underrepresented.
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The candidate should provide responses that:
- explore the most significant or major perspectives of the issue / dilemma
- use evidence from current and credible sources to explain the debate and developments.
Achievement
Achievement with Merit
A1
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Provides a clear explanation of the foundations
(attitudes, beliefs, and values) the groups have about the health issue.
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The explanation for EACH perspective may be lacking in clarity or detail.
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May be some identification
AND / OR links between the perspectives of the groups and the principles in
Resource A (may be implicit).
Note: The summary of attitudes, beliefs, and values MUST be valid and clear for at least ONE group of people from EACH perspective.
M1
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Provides a clear, reasoned explanation for
EACH perspective, supported by valid and detailed evidence .
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Identifies some links between the perspectives of these groups and the principles in
Resource A (may be implicit but shows some valid understanding of the principle).
Note: The candidate should provide a valid summary of the attitudes, beliefs, and values for TWO groups of people from EACH perspective.
Achievement with Excellence
E1
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Provides a comprehensive explanation . This means a wider range of more detailed attitudes, beliefs, and values are explained for
EACH perspective of the health issue
/ dilemma.
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A well-reasoned argument is provided. This will include significant perspectives of the issue / dilemma
(there should be no major or obvious omissions from the discussion) and the expression of the well-reasoned argument should be valid and accurate in its representation.
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EACH perspective has valid links between the perspectives and the principles in
Resource A and is well-supported with valid evidence.

NCEA Level 3 Health (90711) 2012 — page 2 of 2
TWO
For the selected health issue / dilemma, possible implications of EACH perspective for well-being are analysed for
EACH of the following:
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the individuals directly affected by the issue
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the community OR society as a whole .
The examination of the implications should include a relevant combination of the effects on:
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human rights or personal safety (individuals directly affected and those indirectly affected)
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societal culture, or opportunities for health promotion (the community).
Responses are consistent with and reflect the underlying concepts of hauora, health promotion, a socioecological perspective, and the attitudes and values of:
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a positive and responsible attitude to the well-being of self
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respect for the rights of others
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care and concern for other people in the community
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social justice.
A2
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Analysis of the implications for well-being of
BOTH perspectives includes a relevant combination of potential short-
AND / OR longterm effects.
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Identifies sectors of society affected, but may lack specifics, or may be weak in some areas of explanation.
Note: The question is specifically asking the candidate to consider the implications that the differing perspectives can have on others, regardless of current
(legal) practice, ie the impact on the well-being of individuals, others, and society as a result of the differing views, for and against the issue.
M2
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Analyses, in depth , the implications for well-being by focusing on the more important and relevant combination of potential short-term AND /
OR long-term impacts for EACH perspective.
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Shows some understanding of the significance or importance of the implications for all sectors of society
(may be implicit).
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Links are made to the relevant ethical principles from
Question One
(may be implicit) and / or valid supporting evidence is provided (if applicable).
E2
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Perceptively analyses the implications for well-being. This will be demonstrated by focusing on the most important and relevant combination of short-term AND long-term impacts for EACH perspective.
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A perceptive analysis will provide thoughtful responses to the significance or importance of the implications for individuals and society.
Achievement
1 A1 + 1 A2
Achievement with Merit
1 M1 + 1 M2
Achievement with Excellence
1 E1 + 1 E2