Prior to the assessment, kaiako should:

• explore examples of spatial distribution of a phenomenon using unrelated topics
• provide time for ākonga to complete many of the ‘Before you Start’ tasks
• explore concepts, values, and knowledge within mātauranga Māori related to the spatial distribution of different phenomena and their impacts within te taiao
• seek opportunities to connect their ākonga with local knowledge holders in a collaborative setting, to gain understanding and evidence about the phenomenon and its impacts on place. Knowledge holders could be kaumatua, rangatira, council, or organisations.
• use resources as a starting point for thinking and discussion about settlements across the globe, including where and why people migrate. Look at different countries including China, Australia, India, and Aotearoa New Zealand. Think about how this relates to the settlement distribution in Northland, Aotearoa New Zealand.

Kaiako should also:

• determine the timing of the assessment event
• provide assessment resources for ākonga to successfully complete the Assessment Activity.

Ākonga may:

• work together in a group to explore their learning, but they must individually present their work to show they have met all of the requirements of the Standard
• work on their assessment in and out of class time over the assessment period specified by the kaiako.

While this Assessment Activity focuses on the phenomenon of settlements in Northland, kaiako may choose to focus on a different phenomenon that is of interest or relevance to ākonga, using a similar approach to the one shown in this Assessment Activity.