The new draft History Matrix has had some changes made to it, particularly at Levels 2 and 3.
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 Carry out an investigation of an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders 4 credits, Internal |
2.1 Carry out a planned inquiry of an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders 4 credits, Internal |
3.1 Carry out planned primary-based research of an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders 5 credits, Internal |
| 1.2 Demonstrate understanding of an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders 4 credits, Internal |
2.2 Examine an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders 4 credits, Internal |
3.2 Analyse an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders 5 credits, Internal |
| 1.3 Interpret sources of an historical event of significance to New Zealanders 4 credits, External |
2.3 Examine sources of an historical event of significance to New Zealanders 4 credits, External |
3.3 Analyse sources of an historical event of significance to New Zealanders 4 credits, External |
| 1.4 Demonstrate understanding of different perspectives of people in an historical event of significance to New Zealanders 4 credits, Internal |
2.4 Interpret different perspectives of people in an historical event of significance to New Zealanders 5 credits, Internal |
3.4 Analyse different perspectives of a contested event of significance to New Zealanders 5 credits, Internal |
| 1.5 Describe the causes and consequences of an historical event 4 credits, External |
2.5 Examine causes and consequences of a significant historical event 5 credits, External |
3.5 Analyse the causes and consequences of a significant historical trend over time 6 credits, External |
| 1.6 Describe how a significant historical event affected New Zealand society4 credits, External |
2.6 Examine how a significant historical event affected New Zealand society5 credits, External |
3.6 Analyse a significant historical event and the social, political and economic forces that influenced it 6 credits, External |
The link to the TKI site where the new draft Matrix and Standards can be found is here:
TKI – History Matrix and Standards

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