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Format of the 2006 assessment in Scholarship Art History7 August 2006 - SC2006/022The Art History Scholarship examination follows the format of 2005. There are two sections to the paper, with four questions in each. Candidates will be required to answer two questions, one from each section. Candidates are advised to allocate their time equally to each question. The paper will be marked out of 24 marks. Each question will be marked out of 8 marks, based on the candidate’s knowledge and understanding of art history. As well, a further 8 marks are allocated for ‘communication of arguments’. Evidence from across both responses is used in assigning these ‘communication of arguments’ marks. Questions in Section A principally focus on aspects or elements of art. Questions in Section B require a response to the broader issues of art history. The questions enable candidates to answer using knowledge from any of the areas of study they have learned during the year, or from knowledge beyond those areas of study. There are no plates provided. Candidates may select any appropriate art works to support their ideas. Candidates are required to provide a critical response. They require a depth of knowledge and understanding to produce a sustained argument across both responses, and the skills to write well-reasoned discussions. Analytical skills need to be demonstrated in relation to specific art works. Best-performing candidates are able to address all parts of the question, to demonstrate a high level of understanding and a consideration of the broader implications of the question. To demonstrate a depth and breadth of understanding, detailed reference to specific art works and contexts is expected. The 2006 Art History examination is to be conducted on Friday 8 December 2006. The examination writing teamThe examining panel consists of highly qualified and experienced Art History practitioners from the secondary and university sectors. Panel members have a history of involvement in the assessment and marking of UEBS, NZEST and Scholarship examinations. The marking processThe marking process will include an initial benchmarking meeting at the start of the marking process to confirm the schedule and establish clear and consistent schedule interpretations. Regular meetings of the panel will be held throughout the marking to check mark and monitor marker consistency. All top papers and those around the scholarship cut-off will be remarked by the panel. Over January, NZQA will work alongside the Scholarship Technical Advisory Group, comprising Professor Gary Hawke, Head of the School of Government at Victoria University, Professor John Hattie, Faculty of Education, University of Auckland and Professor Terry Crooks, Director of The Educational Research Unit, University of Otago, to determine the cut off points for the award of Scholarship. NZQA will be advised by the panel leader in this process.
The results of the 2006 Scholarship examinations will be distributed to candidates by mid February 2007. EnquiriesA PDF Previous Circulars are available through the menu to the right above. Please refer any enquiries relating to this circular to:
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