NZQA Level 3 — Classical
Studies Exam
, NZQA Level 3 — Classical Studies Exam
Question 1
A response distinguishes Demonstration of thorough or perceptive understanding for
higher levels of achievement from Extended dialogues, interviews, or broadcasts
concerning contemporary social issues, cultural practices, or community initiatives.
Which classification provides the appropriate basis for that distinction?
A. First concern: Content Contexts & Themes; second concern: Content Contexts & Themes
B. First concern: Standard 91538: Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended spoken Cook
Islands Māori texts; second concern: Content Contexts & Themes
C. First concern: Content Contexts & Themes; second concern: Standard 91538: Demonstrate
understanding of a variety of extended spoken Cook Islands Māori texts
D. First concern: Standard 91538: Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended spoken Cook
Islands Māori texts; second concern: Standard 91538: Demonstrate understanding of a variety of
extended spoken Cook Islands Māori texts
Correct Answer: B
Full Explanation:
Standard 91538: Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended spoken Cook Islands Māori texts
addresses Demonstration of thorough or perceptive understanding for higher levels of achievement.
Content Contexts & Themes addresses Extended dialogues, interviews, or broadcasts concerning
contemporary social issues, cultural practices, or community initiatives. The first concern therefore calls
for the first area, and the second concern calls for the second area. Exchanging the areas or assigning
both concerns to one area loses the distinction between these focuses.
Question 2
Which description addresses Response Requirements rather than the contrasting area
of Core Skill Requirements?
A. Comprehension of spoken Cook Islands Māori delivered at natural speed across multiple extended
contexts
B. Analysis of communicative intent, tone, and the relationship between speakers
C. Demonstration of thorough or perceptive understanding for higher levels of achievement
D. Answers formulated in English, Cook Islands Māori, and/or te reo Māori
Correct Answer: D
Full Explanation:
Response Requirements concerns Answers formulated in English, Cook Islands Māori, and/or te reo Māori.
The emphasis on Comprehension of spoken Cook Islands Māori delivered at natural speed across multiple
extended contexts relates instead to Core Skill Requirements. Addressing the appropriate focus requires
retaining that distinction.
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Question 3
A description of Response Requirements has incorrectly emphasized Extended
dialogues, interviews, or broadcasts concerning contemporary social issues, cultural
practices, or community initiatives. Which replacement identifies the appropriate focus?
A. In-depth socio-cultural topics relating to the Cook Islands diaspora, language revitalization,
environmental guardianship, or traditional arts
B. Extended dialogues, interviews, or broadcasts concerning contemporary social issues, cultural
practices, or community initiatives
C. 5
D. Answers formulated in English, Cook Islands Māori, and/or te reo Māori
Correct Answer: D
Full Explanation:
Response Requirements concerns Answers formulated in English, Cook Islands Māori, and/or te reo Māori.
The emphasis on Extended dialogues, interviews, or broadcasts concerning contemporary social issues,
cultural practices, or community initiatives relates instead to Content Contexts & Themes. Addressing the
appropriate focus requires retaining that distinction.
Question 4
A response must address Linguistic analysis of vocabulary, structural devices, and
stylistic features used to influence an audience without losing sight of Comprehensive
processing of complex, abstract, and extended texts (e.g., formal letters, informational
articles, literature extracts, persuasive editorials, or multi-modal visual texts). Which
mapping preserves both requirements?
A. First concern: Standard 91541: Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended written and/or
visual Cook Islands Māori texts; second concern: Core Skill Requirements
B. First concern: Standard 91541: Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended written and/or
visual Cook Islands Māori texts; second concern: Standard 91541: Demonstrate understanding of a
variety of extended written and/or visual Cook Islands Māori texts
C. First concern: Core Skill Requirements; second concern: Standard 91541: Demonstrate understanding
of a variety of extended written and/or visual Cook Islands Māori texts
D. First concern: Core Skill Requirements; second concern: Core Skill Requirements
Correct Answer: A
Full Explanation:
Standard 91541: Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended written and/or visual Cook Islands
Māori texts addresses Linguistic analysis of vocabulary, structural devices, and stylistic features used to
influence an audience. Core Skill Requirements addresses Comprehensive processing of complex,
abstract, and extended texts (e.g., formal letters, informational articles, literature extracts, persuasive
editorials, or multi-modal visual texts). The first concern therefore calls for the first area, and the second
concern calls for the second area. Exchanging the areas or assigning both concerns to one area loses the
distinction between these focuses.
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Question 5
Which description addresses Response Requirements rather than the contrasting area
of Content Contexts & Themes?
A. In-depth socio-cultural topics relating to the Cook Islands diaspora, language revitalization,
environmental guardianship, or traditional arts
B. Extended dialogues, interviews, or broadcasts concerning contemporary social issues, cultural
practices, or community initiatives
C. 5
D. Answers formulated in English, Cook Islands Māori, and/or te reo Māori
Correct Answer: D
Full Explanation:
Response Requirements concerns Answers formulated in English, Cook Islands Māori, and/or te reo Māori.
The emphasis on Extended dialogues, interviews, or broadcasts concerning contemporary social issues,
cultural practices, or community initiatives relates instead to Content Contexts & Themes. Addressing the
appropriate focus requires retaining that distinction.
Question 6
A review has overlooked the following issue: formal letters, informational articles,
literature extracts, persuasive editorials. Which area is therefore insufficiently
addressed?
A. Core Skill Requirements
B. Assessment Medium
C. Comprehensive processing of complex, abstract, and extended texts
D. Content Contexts & Themes
Correct Answer: C
Full Explanation:
Comprehensive processing of complex, abstract, and extended texts concerns the following: formal
letters, informational articles, literature extracts, persuasive editorials. This relationship identifies the
relevant concept and distinguishes it from the alternative areas.
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Studies Exam
, NZQA Level 3 — Classical Studies Exam
Question 1
A response distinguishes Demonstration of thorough or perceptive understanding for
higher levels of achievement from Extended dialogues, interviews, or broadcasts
concerning contemporary social issues, cultural practices, or community initiatives.
Which classification provides the appropriate basis for that distinction?
A. First concern: Content Contexts & Themes; second concern: Content Contexts & Themes
B. First concern: Standard 91538: Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended spoken Cook
Islands Māori texts; second concern: Content Contexts & Themes
C. First concern: Content Contexts & Themes; second concern: Standard 91538: Demonstrate
understanding of a variety of extended spoken Cook Islands Māori texts
D. First concern: Standard 91538: Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended spoken Cook
Islands Māori texts; second concern: Standard 91538: Demonstrate understanding of a variety of
extended spoken Cook Islands Māori texts
Correct Answer: B
Full Explanation:
Standard 91538: Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended spoken Cook Islands Māori texts
addresses Demonstration of thorough or perceptive understanding for higher levels of achievement.
Content Contexts & Themes addresses Extended dialogues, interviews, or broadcasts concerning
contemporary social issues, cultural practices, or community initiatives. The first concern therefore calls
for the first area, and the second concern calls for the second area. Exchanging the areas or assigning
both concerns to one area loses the distinction between these focuses.
Question 2
Which description addresses Response Requirements rather than the contrasting area
of Core Skill Requirements?
A. Comprehension of spoken Cook Islands Māori delivered at natural speed across multiple extended
contexts
B. Analysis of communicative intent, tone, and the relationship between speakers
C. Demonstration of thorough or perceptive understanding for higher levels of achievement
D. Answers formulated in English, Cook Islands Māori, and/or te reo Māori
Correct Answer: D
Full Explanation:
Response Requirements concerns Answers formulated in English, Cook Islands Māori, and/or te reo Māori.
The emphasis on Comprehension of spoken Cook Islands Māori delivered at natural speed across multiple
extended contexts relates instead to Core Skill Requirements. Addressing the appropriate focus requires
retaining that distinction.
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Question 3
A description of Response Requirements has incorrectly emphasized Extended
dialogues, interviews, or broadcasts concerning contemporary social issues, cultural
practices, or community initiatives. Which replacement identifies the appropriate focus?
A. In-depth socio-cultural topics relating to the Cook Islands diaspora, language revitalization,
environmental guardianship, or traditional arts
B. Extended dialogues, interviews, or broadcasts concerning contemporary social issues, cultural
practices, or community initiatives
C. 5
D. Answers formulated in English, Cook Islands Māori, and/or te reo Māori
Correct Answer: D
Full Explanation:
Response Requirements concerns Answers formulated in English, Cook Islands Māori, and/or te reo Māori.
The emphasis on Extended dialogues, interviews, or broadcasts concerning contemporary social issues,
cultural practices, or community initiatives relates instead to Content Contexts & Themes. Addressing the
appropriate focus requires retaining that distinction.
Question 4
A response must address Linguistic analysis of vocabulary, structural devices, and
stylistic features used to influence an audience without losing sight of Comprehensive
processing of complex, abstract, and extended texts (e.g., formal letters, informational
articles, literature extracts, persuasive editorials, or multi-modal visual texts). Which
mapping preserves both requirements?
A. First concern: Standard 91541: Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended written and/or
visual Cook Islands Māori texts; second concern: Core Skill Requirements
B. First concern: Standard 91541: Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended written and/or
visual Cook Islands Māori texts; second concern: Standard 91541: Demonstrate understanding of a
variety of extended written and/or visual Cook Islands Māori texts
C. First concern: Core Skill Requirements; second concern: Standard 91541: Demonstrate understanding
of a variety of extended written and/or visual Cook Islands Māori texts
D. First concern: Core Skill Requirements; second concern: Core Skill Requirements
Correct Answer: A
Full Explanation:
Standard 91541: Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended written and/or visual Cook Islands
Māori texts addresses Linguistic analysis of vocabulary, structural devices, and stylistic features used to
influence an audience. Core Skill Requirements addresses Comprehensive processing of complex,
abstract, and extended texts (e.g., formal letters, informational articles, literature extracts, persuasive
editorials, or multi-modal visual texts). The first concern therefore calls for the first area, and the second
concern calls for the second area. Exchanging the areas or assigning both concerns to one area loses the
distinction between these focuses.
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Question 5
Which description addresses Response Requirements rather than the contrasting area
of Content Contexts & Themes?
A. In-depth socio-cultural topics relating to the Cook Islands diaspora, language revitalization,
environmental guardianship, or traditional arts
B. Extended dialogues, interviews, or broadcasts concerning contemporary social issues, cultural
practices, or community initiatives
C. 5
D. Answers formulated in English, Cook Islands Māori, and/or te reo Māori
Correct Answer: D
Full Explanation:
Response Requirements concerns Answers formulated in English, Cook Islands Māori, and/or te reo Māori.
The emphasis on Extended dialogues, interviews, or broadcasts concerning contemporary social issues,
cultural practices, or community initiatives relates instead to Content Contexts & Themes. Addressing the
appropriate focus requires retaining that distinction.
Question 6
A review has overlooked the following issue: formal letters, informational articles,
literature extracts, persuasive editorials. Which area is therefore insufficiently
addressed?
A. Core Skill Requirements
B. Assessment Medium
C. Comprehensive processing of complex, abstract, and extended texts
D. Content Contexts & Themes
Correct Answer: C
Full Explanation:
Comprehensive processing of complex, abstract, and extended texts concerns the following: formal
letters, informational articles, literature extracts, persuasive editorials. This relationship identifies the
relevant concept and distinguishes it from the alternative areas.
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