NCEA Level 3 Health (90711) 2011 — page 1 of 3
Assessment Schedule – 2011
Health: Explain a contemporary dilemma or ethical issue in relation to well-being (90711)
Evidence Statement
Question
Evidence
ONE and
TWO
(a) and
(b)
Achievement
with Merit
Achievement
Achievement
with Excellence
A1
M1
E1
An ethical issue / dilemma is
explained from a significant
supporting perspective
(Question One), AND a
significant opposing
perspective (Question Two).
The chosen issue is
described, is current,
and has a health
focus.
The chosen issue is
described, is current,
and has a clear
health focus.
The chosen issue is
described, is current
and significant, and
has a clear health
focus.
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.
(a):
(a):
(a):
 Describes EACH
perspective on this
issue.
 Describes EACH
perspective on this
issue.
 Describes EACH
perspective on this
issue.
(b):
(b):
(b):
 The chosen issue must
clearly focus on the health
aspects.
 Explains the
values and
attitudes of at least
ONE identified
group for EACH
perspective.
 Provides a clear,
reasoned
explanation of the
attitudes and
values for at least
ONE identified
group for EACH
perspective.
 Comprehensively
explains the
values and
attitudes of at least
ONE identified
group for EACH
perspective.
 At least ONE
detailed example
of valid and
current evidence is
provided for EACH
perspective.
 At least ONE
detailed example
of valid and
current evidence is
provided for EACH
perspective.
 A balanced explanation of the
issue must be provided (and
not presented as a one-sided
argument).
 The candidate should provide
responses that:
- describe why it is an ethical
issue / dilemma
- show understanding of the
foundations
(understandings, values
and beliefs), of the stance,
eg:
 rights of individuals
affected
 what is fair and just
 what is good for the
community or all of
society
 what would provide the
most good (or least harm)
 what is most virtuous
- explore the most significant
or major perspectives of the
issue / dilemma
- use evidence from current
and credible sources to
explain the debate and
developments
- are a valid representation
of the current debate on the
issue.
Note: Answer may
lack some clarity or
detail.
 Shows an
understanding of
the ethical nature
of the issue
through a
reasoned
exploration of how
the values and
attitudes for EACH
perspective link to
relevant ethical
principles.
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ONE and
TWO
(c) and
(d)
Possible implications for
well-being are analysed, from
the supporting AND opposing
perspectives, for the ethical
issue / dilemma.
For the selected issue, possible
implications of EACH
perspective* for well-being are
analysed for EACH of the
following:
 the people directly affected
AND indirectly affected by
the issue
 the community OR society
as a whole.
*Note: The question specifically
asks candidates to consider the
impact of the perspectives held
by people on the well-being of
others, ie this question is not
about the impact of the actual
practice related to the issue.
 The examination of the
implications / impacts should
include:
- positive and / or negative
- short-term and / or longterm considerations
- impacts on people’s human
rights and personal safety,
people’s social structures,
the culture of society, and
health-promotion
strategies.
A2
M2
E2
(c) + (d):
(c) + (d):
(c) + (d):
Analyses the
implications for
people’s well-being
by including a
relevant combination
of:
Analyses, in depth,
the implications for
people’s well-being
by focusing on the
more important or
relevant
combinations of:
Analyses,
perceptively, the
implications for
people’s well-being
by focusing on the
most important or
relevant
combinations of:
 short-term and / or
long-term
 short-term and / or
long-term
 short-term and / or
long-term
 positive and / or
negative
 positive and / or
negative
 positive and / or
negative
impacts for EACH
perspective.
impacts for EACH
perspective.
 Shows
understanding of
the impact of
people holding
EACH perspective
on the well-being
of individuals
directly AND
indirectly
affected by the
issue.
 Shows
understanding of
the impact of
people holding
EACH perspective
on the well-being
of individuals
directly AND
indirectly
affected by the
issue.
 Shows
understanding of
the complex
impacts on the
well-being of
individuals
directly AND
indirectly
affected by the
issue as well as
sectors of society.
 Shows
understanding of
the impact of
people holding
EACH perspective
on society.
 Shows
understanding of
the impact of
people holding
EACH perspective
on society, in
relation to culture
and / or health
promotion
opportunities.
 Explains specific
and important
implications, which
demonstrate an
understanding of
the underlying
concepts of
hauora, health
promotion, a
socio-ecological
perspective, and
the attitudes and
values of:
Note: Answer may
lack specifics or be
weak in some areas
of explanation.
impacts for EACH
perspective.
- a positive and
responsible
attitude to the
well-being of self
- respect for the
rights of others
- care and
concern for
other people in
the community
- social justice.
Note: ALL of these
concepts will need
some consideration.
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Judgement Statement
Achievement
Achievement with Merit
Achievement with Excellence
1 A1 + 1 A2
1 M1 + 1 M2
1 E1 + 1 E2