Checkpoints
This is a short assessment done in class to check your understanding before an internal.
👉 What is a checkpoint?
Checkpoint?
This type of assessment is completed during the school year.
Internal
This assessment happens at the end of the year in exams.
external
This internal involves a prepared speech or presentation.
formal speech
For the first assessment - what is the maximum word count for your writing?
350
This skill is often checked during a speaking assessment.
Pronunciation
This internal usually involves having a conversation in Samoan.
Speaking assessment
In Samoan, the external usually tests this skill.
reading and/or listening
Speaking clearly and confidently helps improve this.
communication /feso'otaiga
What was the first checkpoint requirement we just completed?
Google slides draft
Checkpoints help prepare you for this type of assessment that gives credits.
Internal assessment
For Level 1, most internals are worth this many credits (usually).
5 credits
This organisation marked the externals.
NZQA
(New Zealand Qualifications Authority)
In a conversation assessment, you must show this skill — not just memorising.
responding naturally / interaction
What is a common thing that writing and speaking have?
plan, draft
You can write your checkpoints in English or Samoan. T/F?
True
In internals, you are assessed on language and this other important skill.
communication / clarity / accuracy
You cannot get feedback before submitting this type of assessment.
external exam
This is important to avoid during speaking assessments.
speaking in English
True
You can only do the Assessment this language.
Gagana Samoa / Samoan
These three levels can be awarded in an internal.
Achieved, Merit, and Excellence
This is one key strategy to succeed in externals.
Revising vocabulary and practising past papers
When you speak, you must keep ........ with the audience.
eye contact
When is the writing assessment due?
Week 9 Term 1