📊 Assessment Rubric
Aromatawai - Kaitiakitanga Unit

Student Name: _________________ Date: _________________

Kaitiaki Action Project Assessment

Students create a display/presentation showing their kaitiakitanga learning journey.

Criteria Beginning (1) Developing (2) Proficient (3) Advanced (4)
Understanding of Place
Can identify and describe their special place
Identifies a place with support Identifies place and one feature Describes place with multiple features Detailed description with personal connections
Living Things Knowledge
Can identify plants and animals
Identifies 1-2 living things with support Identifies 3-4 living things Identifies multiple living things and their needs Identifies living things, needs, and relationships
Kaitiakitanga Understanding
Understands what it means to care
Recognizes caring as a concept Can name one way to care Explains kaitiakitanga and multiple caring actions Deep understanding with personal commitment
Action Participation
Participated in caring actions
Participated with significant support Participated with some support Actively participated independently Led or initiated caring actions
Te Reo Usage
Uses Te Reo nature words
Uses 1-2 words with support Uses 3-4 words appropriately Uses 5+ words correctly Uses words confidently in sentences
Presentation Quality
Shares learning clearly
Shares with significant prompting Shares basic information Shares clearly with details Engaging presentation with reflection

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