About Music
Music is a rich part of the diverse cultures of Aotearoa New Zealand. It is a vital part of life for many communities and is an art form that can be used to express histories, knowledge bases, local contexts, language, and aspirations.
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Music achievement standards
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Useful exam information
Internal assessment resources
National moderator's report
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Guidance for teachers if learning and assessment needs to be completed remotely
Remote assessment matrix [PDF, 172KB]Alternative evidence gathering templates
Templates for student results when direct assessment is not possible
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Music aural skills and transcription [PDF, 260 KB] 鈥� for use with standards 91275 and 91420
Conventions common to scores in any style [PDF, 284 KB] 鈥� for use with standards 91094, 91276, and 91421
Instrumental performance guidelines - for use with standards 91949, 91270, 91416
Tools
Use the Music matrix on NCEA.education
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