Qualifications and standards

New Zealand Scholarship Agricultural and Horticultural Science

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Scholarship Performance Standard (93105)	Agricultural and Horticultural Science
Mode of Assessment	Written Examination
For Year	2018

The paper will comprise three questions, each worth 8 marks. Candidates are required to answer ALL questions.

Questions will have a focus on:

export-orientated primary production systems
issues, perspectives, and conflicts that occur in attempting to achieve sustainable production systems
contemporary issues that have an impact on the production part of the primary production system.

Candidates will be required to have detailed understanding of TWO primary production systems from producer to consumer. A primary production system involves the production of one or more products, e.g. a sheep system might produce wool and meat.
Candidates will be required to have an understanding of:
- commodity and high value niche primary production systems
- the development/rise of innovative alternative sources of food protein.
Contemporary issues for assessment in 2018 are limited to the economic, social, and cultural value of water.

Candidates should be familiar with the Agricultural and Horticultural Science Scholarship resource material on the Horticultural and Agricultural Teachers Association (HATA) website.

Also note the Agricultural and Horticultural Science NCEA Level 3 Assessment Specifications.

The links listed below are for resources to help teachers and students understand what is required for success in New Zealand Scholarship.

Exam materials (question books, resource books, reports, schedules, etc)