Assessment exemplars

Assessment exemplars you can use to create a place-based programme of learning


Early Contact: Mokoia, Ngāti Whakaue and Ngāpuhe

These assessment activities require students to explore early Ngāpuhi history, pre- and post-European contact, and the raids undertaken by Ngāpuhi on Mokoia Island and Ngāti Whakaue. The consequences of this contact and the events that followed are examined through different perspectives, and students are encouraged to see how the events of the 1820’s have affected Māori history today.

Supports internal assessment for:

  • AS 91001 (1.1): Carry out an investigation of an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders.
    (Credits: 4)
  • AS 91002 (1.2): Demonstrate understanding of an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders.
    (Credits: 4)
  • AS 91004 (1.4): Demonstrate understanding of different perspectives of people in an historical event of significance to New Zealanders.
    (Credits: 4)

Additional resources not included.


Whose world changed the most?

This assessment activity requires students to create a presentation that communicates their understanding of an historical place of significance to New Zealander. In this exemplar, students are asked to explore the question: Whose world changed the most in the mid-19th century – the hapū of Te Aro Pā or the family of Nairn Street Cottage?

Supports internal assessment for:

  • A.S 91002: Demonstrate understanding of an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders
    (Credits: 4)

Disclaimer: These NCEA assessment exemplars have not been edited or quality reviewed by the Ministry of Education or NZQA. It is an example of what groups of teachers have developed as they worked with local iwi on developing a resource for local schools, using local history. 


Toku Turangawaewae - Who do you think you are?

Supports internal assessment for:

  • AS 91001 (1.1): Carry out an investigation of an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders.
    (Credits: 4)

Disclaimer: This NCEA assessment exemplar has not been edited or quality reviewed by the Ministry of Education or NZQA. It is an example of what groups of teachers have developed as they worked with local iwi on developing a resource for local schools, using local history.