Sample Assessment #3

(SCHOOL NAME & LOGO)

Level 3 Health Assessment

Explain a range of health practices

currently used in New Zealand
Achievement Standard: 90710 version 2
Credits: 5

Time allowed: 3 weeks research for

10-15 minute Oral Presentation
and Visual Display

The Chinese traditional medicine symbol “yin and yang” and the western emblem
“caduceus”.

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 Achievement Criteria:
Achievement Achievement with Merit Achievement with
Excellence

• Explain a range of health • Explain, in-depth, a range • Explain, comprehensively,

practices currently used in of health practices a range of health
New Zealand. currently used in New practices currently used in
Zealand. New Zealand.

• Explain the advantages • Compare the advantages • Compare, perceptively,

and disadvantages of and disadvantages of the advantages and
these health practices. these health practices. disadvantages of these
health practices.

Explanatory Notes:

1 Explain in-depth means to present accurate and detailed supporting

evidence.

2 Compare perceptively means to demonstrate understanding of the underlying

concepts of the curriculum and respond to them thoughtfully.

3 Comprehensive responses will require students to do one or more of the

following as relevant to the health issue and as required by the assessment:
• explain relationships and/or interrelationships
• develop reasoned arguments
• explore the complexities of situations (including different perspectives).

4 A range means three or more health practices of a different nature.

5 For the purpose of this achievement standard, health practices must include
at least one practice from each of the following:
• medical health practices (Western scientific medicine), which may be
defined as the methods of treating diseases with the application of
scientific methods and logic. The focus is largely on the physical
dimension of well-being. Some examples are: surgery,
pharmaceutical drugs, radiation therapy, and lifestyle change.
• complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and traditional
medicine (TM), which may be defined as the methods of treating
illness that evolved from within the social, spiritual, emotional and
physical environment of a society. Some examples are: naturopathy,
homeopathy, meditation, acupuncture, Māori (or other cultural group)
medicine.
6 The explanation of each health practice must include all of the following:
• the underpinning philosophy
• the procedures involved
• the dimensions of hauora attended to.

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7 Explaining/comparing the advantages and disadvantages must include
reference to the dimensions of hauora.

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 Contemporary Health Practices Research
Project
For your Contemporary Health Practices project you will be taking an in-depth look
at various treatments for a health condition of your choice. This will involve
locating relevant information from the internet, libraries, community agencies, etc.,
using the information to research different aspects of the treatments, presenting
your findings to other students by means of a visual display, and displaying your
understanding of the health practices in a short oral session.

Aims of the Project

The purpose of the project is to develop your skill in:
• obtaining information from various sources including electronic media
• comprehending health pamphlets, reference books, scientific articles
• using information to answer specific questions about aspects of the
different health practices
• presenting the info in a visually interesting manner to other students
• orally communicating your understanding of the practices and comparing the
advantages and disadvantages of them to treat your named health condition.

The other aim of the project is to allow students to demonstrate attitudes such as
enthusiasm, persistence, initiative and self-confidence.

For the purpose of this assessment, “health practices” have been divided into 2
categories
1. Western/scientised health practices.
2. Complementary/alternative medicine (CAM) and traditional medicine (TM).

You need to select THREE health practices in total, including at least one western
practice and one CAM or TM. You need to compile a file of information about your 3
chosen health practices from a variety of information sources – these need to be
both general articles abut the health practice and ones specific to the health
practice as applies to your named health condition. These resources could include:
• print resources (media articles, books, pamphlets)
• electronic information sources, and
• interviews with providers of the health practice (if feasible, appropriate and
accessible).

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Annotate and compile your information under these headings:
[NB. ‘annotate’ means to add your own notes to]
• Understandings and beliefs underpinning the aspect of each health practice
(the more ‘philosophical’ aspects of the health practice).
• The dimensions of hauora considered in the application of the health
practices.
• The nature of the health practices and what is involved in the application of
the procedures.
• How your named health condition is treated or managed using these
practices.
• The advantages and disadvantages of each health practice related to your
chosen health condition.

For the assessment:

From the resources you have gathered, select up to:
• Five general resources about health practices.
• Three resources about each of the three chosen health practices and how
they are used to manage the health condition.

Format of Your Visual Display

After you have completed the task of making your research notes on aspects of the
three health practices, you then have to present your information as a visual
display. Your display will be assessed.

The visual display must be aimed at helping other junior students to understand the
topic you are studying and the technology used.

The visual display must be done on the card provided which has two or three display
areas, such as:

Your display should provide visual information on the main aspects of the chosen
topic.

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Display Hints!
• Make sure your title has some impact (can be seen from a distance)
• Include only important information, don’t cram your display with small writing
• Use the different spaces for clearly defined purposes and separate the areas
• Maximise the aesthetic possibilities of the display
• Use colour
• Use bold headings
• Use graphs/photographs/charts/samples/diagrams
• Use 3-D objects
• Make sure your display can be understood by others (plain English, etc.)
• Photocopied notes or diagrams are not allowed, but photographs can be copied
and used.

Surviving Your Oral Session!

This is the real test as to how well you understand your topic. This oral session is a
short prepared seminar and should take about 10-15 minutes. It is an informal talk
to the rest of the class about your research and you should be prepared to answer
questions from your peers. Assessment will be made of your understanding of the
topic and your ability to communicate orally. The teacher and other students will
be very supportive (but bribery will help!).

The aspects you should discuss in your talk are the different health practices and
the comparisons of the advantages and disadvantages between the three.

The best preparation will be to thoroughly carry out your research and carefully
prepare your display. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO DO THIS
PROJECT – IT WILL BE OBVIOUS TO EVERYBODY!! Plan ahead, stick to your
schedule, become an expert on your topic and you will then be able to handle the
oral session with confidence!
Introduce your assessment by describing in general terms the difference between
the understanding and beliefs (or the philosophy) of western/scientised medicine
and complementary/alternative (CAM) and traditional (TM) medicine.

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Explain in depth and comprehensively how each of your three chosen health
practices would enhance the health and well-being of the person experiencing the
condition you have named, by answering the following questions.
i) Explain the specific understandings and beliefs (or the philosophy)
underpinning each of your chosen health practices, and relate this to
Question (b).
ii) What procedures are involved in the application of each health practice
to the health condition you have named?
(The emphasis needs to be on the health practices, not so much the
health condition.)
iii) Indicate which dimensions of the person’s hauora/well-being are being
attended to with each type of health practice.

Explain advantages and disadvantages of each health practice when used to treat
or manage the condition you named.
Compare perceptively, these advantages and disadvantages.
Use a relevant combination of the following points to guide your answer.
• The effectiveness of the health practice for managing/treating the
condition.
• The impact on each and all dimensions of hauora.
• The financial costs, availability of, or access to the treatment (as
appropriate).
• Consequences for the person such as short term side effects or long term
effects
• Societal attitudes towards the practice, its acceptability, any challenges or
controversy surrounding it and which sectors these attitudes are coming
from.
• People’s right to choose the practice.
• Whether the practice is considered as part of public health promotion
initiatives.
• Other advantages and disadvantages particular to the selected health
practices not already listed.

Assessment Procedures
For this project, you will be assessed using a combination of self, peer and teacher
assessment. This means that your final grade for this standard will be determined
by you, your peers and the teacher’s professional judgement. All criteria for
marking will be clear and straightforward, and in line with the Achievement
Standard criteria set by NZQA.

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 Resources used for Achievement Standard 3.3 Assessment
Contemporary health practices in New Zealand

• Fill in this sheet before the assessment.

• Hand this sheet in with all your resources and your completed
assessment.

Name of resource Number on Where I got this

resource* resource eg. internet,
book, interview
General resources on health practices and health condition

i. 1

ii. 2

iii. 3

iv. 4

v. 5

Resources on health practice ________________________

i. 6

ii. 7

iii. 8

Resources on health practice ________________________

i. 9

ii. 10

iii. 11

Resources on health practice ________________________

i. 12

ii. 13

iii. 14

*When you use information from this resource in your assessment, write this number, in brackets next to
the text where you use it (like a reference in a book or an article).

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 Contemporary Health Practices in NZ:
(named disease goes here)
Health Philosophy Health Impact on Advantages Disadvantages Costs Consequence
Practice Practice Hauora s
Procedures Dimensions (short/long
term effects)

Health Philosophy Health Impact on Advantages Disadvantages Costs Consequence

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Practice Practice Hauora s
Procedures Dimensions (short/long
term effects)

Health Philosophy Health Impact on Advantages Disadvantages Costs Consequence

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Practice Practice Hauora s
Procedures Dimensions (short/long
term effects)

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 Marking
Schedules

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 Name of Assessor: Name of Presenter:

Peer Assessment Schedule for

3.3 Contemporary Health Practices
Task Achievement Criteria
A M E
DISPLAY BOARD PRESENTATION
3 health practices identified

Valid description of philosophy of each health practice included

-This means that you know what the practitioners believe in how this
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treatment works on the individual
Application of treatment of each health practice for the named
condition included
-This means that there is a complete explanation of what happens
during the treatment; how it is used to treat the named condition
Some reference to the dimensions of hauora included
-There is an explanation on how this treatment affects the four
Dimensions of hauora for the individual with the named condition
As above, but with detailed descriptions of philosophies and with
supporting evidence in reference to hauora,

ORAL PRESENTATION

Valid advantages OR disadvantages for the three health practices

are described at a basic level; no comparison between each is
2 made
Valid advantages AND disadvantages for the three health
practices are described with meaningful comparisons made
between each health practice
Valid advantages AND disadvantages for the three health
practices are described in detail; comparisons between each
health practice show an in-depth understanding with reasoned
arguments supported by relevant evidence
Comments:

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 Key Points to Consider when Peer Marking
When marking the display panels and the oral YES NO
presentation, consider carefully whether or not the
following points have been covered:
Has the health condition been explained so you know what it is?
Have the philosophies and beliefs of all three treatments been
explained?
Is there enough information on all three treatments for you to
understand what they do and how they work? (Have the
procedures been explained?)
Is the information presented understandable to anybody?
– that means it is clear, not muddled, and the presenter
knows their stuff
Is the visual display presented in a neat and tidy format (ie not
just slapped together with a rough cut and paste)?
Is there enough depth in the information that you have a solid
understanding of the procedures and practices?
Has the effectiveness of each health practice for
managing/treating the condition been covered? (Do you know
how well each one works?)
Has the impact of the treatment on each and all dimensions of
hauora been explained?
Have the financial costs, availability of, or access to the
treatment been covered?
Have the consequences for each treatment, such as short term
side effects or long term effects, been explained?
Have the advantages AND disadvantages of all three practices
been explained?
Has there been a comparison between the practices discussed?
(Do you know which one(s) is/are better than the other(s), and
why?)
In the comparison, was there any evidence provided to support
the argument as to why which one(s) is/are better?
If relevant, have any societal attitudes towards the practice
been covered? (This includes its acceptability in modern society,
any challenges or controversy surrounding the practice and
which sectors from society these attitudes are coming from.)
Have people’s right to choose the practice been discussed? (Can
people get this treatment easily in NZ if they want it?)
Has whether the practice is considered as part of any public
health promotion initiatives been discussed?

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 Name:
Self Assessment Schedule for
3.3 Contemporary Health Practices

Task Achievement Criteria

A M E
DISPLAY BOARD PRESENTATION
3 health practices identified

Valid description of philosophy of each health practice included

-This means that you know what the practitioners believe in how this
1
treatment works on the individual
Application of treatment of each health practice for the named
condition included
-This means that there is a complete explanation of what happens
during the treatment; how it is used to treat the named condition
Some reference to the dimensions of hauora included
-There is an explanation on how this treatment affects the four
Dimensions of hauora for the individual with the named condition
As above, but with detailed descriptions of philosophies and with
supporting evidence in reference to hauora,

ORAL PRESENTATION

Valid advantages OR disadvantages for the three health practices

are described at a basic level; no comparison between each is
2 made
Valid advantages AND disadvantages for the three health
practices are described with meaningful comparisons made
between each health practice
Valid advantages AND disadvantages for the three health
practices are described in detail; comparisons between each
health practice show an in-depth understanding with reasoned
arguments supported by relevant evidence
Comments:

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 Key Points to Consider when Self Marking
Consider carefully the answers to these questions: YES NO
Have I covered the health condition so people know what it is?
Have I explained the philosophies and beliefs of all three treatments?
Have I included enough information on all three treatments for others
to understand what they do and how they work?
Have I made an effort so the information presented is understandable
to everybody?
Have I made sure the visual display is presented in a neat and tidy
format?
Is there enough information so that I have a solid understanding of the
procedures and practices?
Have I covered the effectiveness of each health practice for
managing/treating the condition? (Do I know how well each one works?)
Have I explained the impact of the treatment on each and all
dimensions of hauora?
Have I covered the financial costs, availability of, or access to the
treatment?
Have I explained the consequences for each treatment, such as short
term side effects or long term effects?
Have I explained the advantages AND disadvantages of all three
practices?
Have I compared the advantages or disadvantages of all three
practices?
Do I have any evidence to support my argument as to why which one(s)
is/are better?
Have I covered any societal attitudes towards the practice?
(This includes its acceptability in modern society, any challenges or
controversy surrounding the practice and which sectors from society
these attitudes are coming from.)
Have I discussed people’s right to choose each practice in NZ?
Have I considered whether the practice is part of any public health
promotion initiative?
Have I included my list of references where I got my information
from?
On a scale of 1-5 (lowest to highest), this assessment:
Was interesting research 1 2 3 4 5

Increased my knowledge of T/CAM 1 2 3 4 5

Was fair in assessing my knowledge 1 2 3 4 5

Was enjoyable to do 1 2 3 4 5
Was challenging for me to do 1 2 3 4 5

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Assessment Schedule for 3.3 Contemporary Health Practices

Task Achievement Criteria

A M E
3 health practices identified with mostly valid explanations and some reference to dimensions
of Hauora
As above but valid and detailed description of philosophy of each health practice included,
1 backed with accurate use of evidence from the resource materials
As above, but with comprehensive descriptions that well connect a coherent expression of
ideas on philosophies and with supporting evidence in reference to hauora,
Valid advantages OR disadvantages for the three health practices are described at a basic
level; no comparison between each is made
2 Valid advantages AND disadvantages for the three health practices are described with valid
and relevant comparisons made between each health practice
Valid advantages AND disadvantages for the three health practices are described in detail;
perceptive comparisons between each health practice show an in-depth understanding with
reasoned arguments supported by relevant evidence
Overall Grade:

Comments:

Name: ___________________________I accept this grade: __________________________ Date:______________

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