NCEA Level 3 Samoan 91566 (3.4) 2012 — page 1 of 3
SAMPLE ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE
Samoan 91566 (3.4): Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended written and/or visual Samoan texts
Evidence Statement
Q
ONE
Not Achieved
Achievement
Achievement with Merit
Achievement with Excellence

shows understanding / is able to make meaning of
the text



lexical information is largely correct and has
understood the gist of the text without being able
to develop explanatory answers.
selects relevant information and varied
perspectives from the text and communicates
them unambiguously

has developed an explanatory answer without
indicating a grasp of fine detail and nuance.
expands on relevant information and varied
perspectives from the text with supporting detail,
and shows understanding of the implied meanings
or conclusions within the text.

has developed an answer which shows
understanding of nuance and meanings not
necessarily stated obviously in the text.
NØ
No response; no relevant evidence.
N1
Very little valid information about prehistoric sites in Europe.
N2
Little valid information about prehistoric sites in Europe.
A3
Some valid information about prehistoric sites in Europe.
A4
A range of valid information about locations of prehistoric sites in Europe and an attempted valid explanation of recent discoveries.
M5
Explanation of the locations and discoveries is supported by information from the text.
M6
Full explanation of the locations and discoveries is supported by information from the text.
E7
A justified answer about how the discoveries point to different time periods.
E8
A fully justified answer about how locations and discoveries were linked to different time periods and refer to different groups of prehistoric men.
Achievement
Merit
Excellence
Specific evidence
This is not a complete list of all acceptable responses, nor is it an indication of the exact
wording required. Assessment judgements are based on the level of understanding shown
rather than knowledge of individual lexical items.
1856
Neander, a valley in
Found a cranium /skull / the name of the place
Germany.
was then given to a large group of prehistoric
men: Neanderthals.
1868
Cro-Magnon, a village in
the South-west of France.
Discovery of bones that belonged to a CroMagnon man, ancestor of modern man / lived
during ice-age.
1940
Grottes de Lascaux: caves
in south-west of France.
Amazing cave paintings that became world
famous.
1971
Tautavel, in a cave, in the
Pyrénées /mountains.
Bones of a prehistoric man that seem to date
about 400 000 years BC.
For example
These examples are typical of candidates at the score indicated. However, they are not full responses, and are intended to
be indicative rather than prescriptive.
N1 – Found bones in a place called Neander.
N2 – Found bones in south-west of France.
A3 – Found first Neanderthal skull in Germany.
A4 – Found drawings from primitive men, cave paintings which show the creativity of prehistoric men.
M5 – Found bones of the man of Cro-Magnon, a direct ancestor of modern man.
M6 – Far from the primitive man lots have imagined, our ancestor had weapons and rituals and was an artist.
E7 – The man of Tautavel seem to have been around 400 000 years before Christ.
E8 – The Cro-Magnon man lived in this part of France because the North was under ice. The Tautavel man was a homoerectus, he seemed to be from 400 000 BC.
NCEA Level 3 Samoan 91566 (3.4) 2012 — page 2 of 3
Question
TWO
Not Achieved
Achievement
Achievement with Merit
Achievement with Excellence

shows understanding / is able to make meaning of
the text



lexical information is largely correct and has
understood the gist of the text without being able to
develop explanatory answers.
selects relevant information and varied
perspectives from the text, and communicates
them unambiguously

has developed an explanatory answer without
indicating a grasp of fine detail and nuance.
expands on relevant information and varied
perspectives from the text with supporting detail,
and shows understanding of the implied meanings
or conclusions within the text

has developed an answer that shows
understanding of nuance and meanings not
necessarily stated obviously in the text.
NØ
No response; no relevant evidence.
N1
Very little valid information about what these discoveries showed.
N2
Little valid information about what these discoveries showed.
A3
Some valid information about what these discoveries showed.
A4
A range of valid information about what these discoveries showed, and an attempted valid explanation of ”cradle of humanity”.
M5
Explanation of the questions experts ask, and new information they supply about prehistoric men is supported by information from the text.
M6
Full explanation of how the discoveries contradict the previous theory of men originating from Africa, and new information they supply about prehistoric men is supported by information
from the text.
E7
A justified answer about what these discoveries show, and how they point to Europe / France as the place where these men first appeared.
E8
A fully justified answer about what these discoveries show, and how they point to Europe / France as the place where these men first appeared, and why there are considered not so
primitive.
Achievement
Merit
Excellence
Specific evidence
This is not a complete list of all acceptable responses, nor is it an indication of
the exact wording required. Assessment judgements are based on the level of
understanding shown rather than knowledge of individual lexical items.
For example
These examples are typical of candidates at the score indicated. However, they are not full responses, and are intended to be
indicative rather than prescriptive.
(Any detail not mentioned in Question One)
N1 – The bones discovered were similar to modern human.
N2 –They found lots of bones in the Pyrenees and in the south-west of France.
A3 – They have found a whole lot of traces of prehistoric people in France, so experts think it is the cradle of humanity.
A4 – These discoveries proved that France was a site where prehistoric humans lived, so it may have been the cradle of humanity.
M5 – They wonder where the first people were from.
M6 – It has started a debate because it was thought that man originated from Africa. Conclusions show this primitive man talked.
E7 – These discoveries show that far from being the primitive man many have imagined, our ancestors had customs and rituals, he
had created diverse tools and weapons, and was also an artist.
E8 – These discoveries have led to reawakening the debate of where humanity came from. The discoveries of Tautavel have
challenged the argument of Africa being the birthplace of the first man. Experts think that France is the birthplace of humanity. The
discovery of Tautavel have led to many questions as the skeleton seemed very similar to that of homo sapiens who didn’t appear until
35 000BC.
Main problem /question was the actual origin of first man.
Some think that Europe /France is the cradle of humanity /is where man
originated from / first appeared.
All experts seemed to agree on African origin, but the discovery in 1971 seems
to contradict that. Skeleton was similar to the skeleton of modern man so it’s a
puzzle
Discoveries point also to these men not being so primitive – eg: Tautavel man
could speak; Cro-Magnon man had customs, rituals, used weapons and tools,
were artists.
NCEA Level 3 Samoan 91566 (3.4) 2012 — page 3 of 3
Question
THREE
Not Achieved
Achievement
Achievement with Merit
Achievement with Excellence

shows understanding / is able to make
meaning of the text



lexical information is largely correct and has
understood the gist of the text, without being
able to develop explanatory answers.
selects relevant information and varied
perspectives from the text, and communicates
them unambiguously
expands on relevant information and varied perspectives from the text with
supporting detail, and shows understanding of the implied meanings or
conclusions within the text.

has developed an explanatory answer, without
indicating a grasp of fine detail and nuance.

has developed an answer which shows understanding of nuance and meanings
not necessarily stated obviously in the text.
NØ
No response; no relevant evidence.
N1
Very little valid information about the organisation.
N2
Little valid information about the organisation.
A3
Some valid information about the organisation.
A4
A range of valid information about the organisation and an attempted valid explanation of its international and humanitarian aspects.
M5
Explanation of the organisation’s international and humanitarian aspects is supported by information from the text.
M6
Full explanation of the organisation’s international and humanitarian aspects is supported by information from the text.
E7
A justified answer about the organisation’s international and humanitarian aspects and qualities required to be part of it.
E8
A fully justified answer about the organisation’s international and humanitarian aspects, skills, experience and qualities required to be part of it.
Achievement
Merit
Excellence
Specific evidence
This is not a complete list of all acceptable responses, nor is it an indication of the exact
wording required. Assessment judgements are based on the level of understanding shown
rather than knowledge of individual lexical items.
It’s an organisation that is known around the world. It’s French but headquarters are in
Switzerland.
It has offices in 19 countries, 5 of which are able to organise teams for operations in the
field (or similar, an understanding that these are teams who are sent away to the country
in need).
Doctors Without Borders sends team to any country who needs it / countries in crisis: eg –
political, economic crisis, countries at war, after a natural disaster, lacking in medical
resources.
It is not political or religious.
They won the Nobel prize for peace in 1999.
They need medical or non-medical staff, you need to have 2 years’ experience in your
field (not domain) However, doctors only need to have finished their internship.
You need to be free / available 6–12 months.
You must have experience in working abroad / in other countries, in working in teams.
Must be able to lead a team. Have certain qualities such as flexibility etc. You must have
an interest in different cultures and must want to be useful.
Languages are important (or similar), good to speak English but Doctors Without Borders
lacks people who speak French.
For example
These examples are typical of candidates at the score indicated. However, they are not full responses, and are intended to
be indicative rather than prescriptive.
N1 – Headquarters in Geneva, office in 5 countries.
N2 – It’s international because the seat is in Geneva and other countries support the organisation.
A3 – They have offices in 19 countries around the world. They assist populations in crisis. There are no political or religious
motives.
A4 – There’s an image of the earth, symbolising internationality, the image of the hand symbolises care and protection.
M5 – There are offices in 19 countries and teams are sent around countries. It is called ‘doctors without borders’, which
means they are happy to help anyone who needs help.
M6 – They help populations in a political or economic crisis, those in a war or where there has been a natural disaster and
they don’t have their own medical assistance.
E7 – Organisation is totally humanitarian and won a Nobel prize in 1999. They go to countries which have had natural
catastrophes and are missing medical aid for various reasons. To join DWB you need to be flexible, curious, adaptable,
have an interest for other cultures and want to be useful.
E8 – Offices in 19 countries, of which 5 organise teams to send into the field. To join DWB you have to have at least two
years’ experience in your area, be free 6–12 months, and have experience working overseas, working in a team, able to
lead a team. It is also a good idea to be able to speak other languages especially English and French. In certain countries
there’s a need for people who are able to explain in French.