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SCHOLARSHIP EXEMPLAR
New Zealand ScholarshipBiology
NOTE: This exemplar is adapted from the 2011 Scholarship examinations.
S
ANSWER BOOKLET
Time allowed: Three hoursTotal marks: 24
YOU MUST HAND THIS BOOKLET TO THE SUPERVISOR AT THE END OF THE EXAMINATION.
Answer ALL questions from the Question Booklet.
Write your answers in this booklet.
Start your answer to each question on a new page.
Carefully number each question.
Check that this booklet has pages 2–26 in the correct order. Pages 2–4 are blank and are to be used for planning. Pages 5–26 are lined pages for writing your answers.
Question Mark
ONE 6
TWO 5
THREE 5
TOTAL 16/ 24
ASSESSOR’S USE ONLY
New Zealand Scholarship Biology Sample
New Zealand Scholarship Biology Sample
New Zealand Scholarship Biology Sample
This page considers the biological evidence to begin a well written description.
CDJ
CN
CNJ
CHJ
CF3
CF1
CV1
Information from the evidence provided is selected and organised to continue a coherent answer.
Well- reasoned
judgement.CGJ
MA
New Zealand Scholarship Biology Sample
(NAJ5)
(NAJ2)
Relevant biological concepts not fully developed.
The script is at Scholarship level because the biological evidence is selected, organised and applied to biological concepts. It presents a well written discussion. This script is not at Outstanding Scholarship because it lacks depth, especially in the second part of the question.
Red underlining in the answers indicates evidence for the grades awarded.
(NAJ 5) CGJ
(NAJ 2) CHJ
MA CNJ
CF1 CDJ
CV1
CF3
4 Js and 6 ds = 6
New Zealand Scholarship Biology Sample
This page has a logical development and clarity of ideas through organising relevant evidence into a coherent answer.
EAJ
ENJ
ERJ
New Zealand Scholarship Biology Sample
This page integrates and synthesises biological concepts to the context of the question.
Analysis considers biological evidence to make an informed judgement.
EMJ1
EP
EC
ED
This answer is at Scholarship level because the biological evidence in the question has been considered and reasoned judgements have been made. The answer is coherent and well written, using biological terms appropriately. It is not at Outstanding Scholarship level because there is a lack of breadth and depth, so it is not sufficiently comprehensive. In addition, it does not draw on material beyond that provided.
Red underlining in the answers indicates evidence for the grades awarded.
EAJ EPENJ ELERJ EDEMJ1
4 Js and 3 ds = 5
New Zealand Scholarship Biology Sample
New Zealand Scholarship Biology Sample
This page applies relevant biological concepts to develop a reasoned response.
HD
HP
HSJ1
New Zealand Scholarship Biology Sample
This paragraph considers the biological evidence and makes a well reasoned, justified argument.
RO
HIJ1
This page organises relevant evidence into a coherent answer.
RC
RT
RBJ
Red underlining in the answers indicates evidence for the grades awarded.
RBJ HPHIJ1 RTHSJ1 RC
ROHD
3 Js and 5 ds = 5
(Page 21) This answer is at Scholarship level because the candidate applies relevant biological evidence to develop a well-reasoned, coherent answer using biological terms appropriately. It is not at Outstanding Scholarship level because the discussion is not in depth enough, and the candidate has not used the material provided AND their own knowledge to consider possible consequences.
New Zealand Scholarship Biology Sample
Overall this booklet is at Scholarship level. Throughout the three questions the candidate displays sufficient breadth of knowledge to make well-reasoned responses in a wide range of biological contexts. Answers are well written and contain relevant information, although they lack the depth and insight required for Outstanding Scholarship.
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Question Mark
ONE 7
TWO 8
THREE 7
TOTAL 22/24
AssEssOR’s usE ONLy
OuTsTANDING sCHOLARsHIP EXEMPLAR
New Zealand scholarshipBiology
NOTE: This exemplar is adapted from the 2011 scholarship examinations.
s
ANSWER BOOKLET
Time allowed: Three hoursTotal marks: 24
yOu MusT HAND THIs BOOKLET TO THE suPERVIsOR AT THE END OF THE EXAMINATION.
Answer ALL questions from the Question Booklet.
Write your answers in this booklet.
Start your answer to each question on a new page.
Carefully number each question.
Check that this booklet has pages 2 – 26 in the correct order. Pages 2–4 are blank and are to be used for planning. Pages 5–26 are lined pages for writing your answers.
New Zealand Scholarship Biology Sample
New Zealand Scholarship Biology Sample
New Zealand Scholarship Biology Sample
CF2
CV1
CV3
This page shows sophisticated integration of biological concepts, linked into a fluent and coherent discussion.
New Zealand Scholarship Biology Sample
CIJCIJCIJCIJ
CTJCTJCTJ
CGJ
CDJ
This page shows perception and insight as the biological material, and knowledge from beyond is used in a fluent discussion.
New Zealand Scholarship Biology Sample
MAJ1
(NAJ2)
(NAJ1)
The analysis draws from material beyond that provided, leading to a fully integrated answer.
New Zealand Scholarship Biology Sample
Red underlining in the answers indicates evidence for the grades awarded.
CF2 CIJ
CV3 CTJ
CV1 CGJ
(NAJ1) CDJ
(NAJ2) MAJ15 Js and 5 ds = 7
This answer is at Outstanding Scholarship level. It uses independent thought to integrate evidence from the resource material provided, and beyond, to provide an in-depth response and make informed judgement. It is a fully integrated, coherent discussion.
New Zealand Scholarship Biology Sample
New Zealand Scholarship Biology Sample
New Zealand Scholarship Biology Sample
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EE
ED
EMJ2
This page integrates the resource material in support of biological concepts to present a comprehensive discussion (which continues over the page).
New Zealand Scholarship Biology Sample
EAJ
ENJ
EPJ
EC
EMJ3
same as previous page.
Linking of different concepts to provide an in-depth response.
sophisticated integration of concepts.
New Zealand Scholarship Biology Sample
ET
ERJ
EEJ
A fluent and coherent discussion.New Zealand Scholarship Biology Sample
A succinct, accurate summary addressing the question enhances convincing communication.
This answer is at Outstanding Scholarship level as it is a comprehensive discussion with both breadth and depth, showing sophisticated linking of biological concepts. The evidence is supported by evidence from the resource material and beyond. The discussion is fluent and coherent, and all material presented is relevant.
Red underlining in the answers indicates evidence for the grades awarded. ED EMJ2EC EMJ3ET EPJ
ENJ
EAJ
ERJ
EEJ
7Js + 3ds = 8
New Zealand Scholarship Biology Sample
New Zealand Scholarship Biology Sample
New Zealand Scholarship Biology Sample
HsJ1
HP
This page is the beginning of a comprehensive discussion written in a fluent, coherent way.
New Zealand Scholarship Biology Sample
HsJ2
HIJ1
RO
RFJ
This page uses sophisticated integration using the biological concepts to present a comprehensive discussion.
New Zealand Scholarship Biology Sample
RBJ
RCJ
Candidate analyses the information provided, and draws on their own knowledge to make an informed judgement.
New Zealand Scholarship Biology Sample
This answer (Question 3) is at the Outstanding Scholarship level because it is a comprehensive discussion showing both depth and breadth of biological knowledge. It is a fully integrated, fluent, and clear answer.
Red underlining in the answers indicates evidence for the grades awarded. HP HsJ1RO HsJ2 HIJ1 RFJ
RCJ
RBJ
6 Js + 2 ds = 7
New Zealand Scholarship Biology Sample
Overall this booklet is at Outstanding Scholarship level because the answers have depth and breadth of knowledge drawn from the resource material provided and beyond. Answers are fully integrated, fluent and coherent, displaying convincing communication.