Draw or dictate a starting idea before any shared discussion. At the end of the lesson, say one thing that changed.
Write two sentences before researching. Compare to the conclusion using "I used to think / now I think." The comparison is the assessed piece.
Write a full starting paragraph. The Position Comparison is a five-sentence piece graded for reasoning quality, not for whether the student changed their mind.
Position and comparison are graded components, not optional reflections. Weight them toward the process mark alongside the finished work.
The timestamped initial position serves as process evidence aligning with NZQA authenticity expectations for internally assessed work.
Run this before any task involving drafting, research, or voice AI use. If students are using a voice interface or Claude in a document sidebar, the initial position must be recorded before any tool is opened.
When the initial position and finished work show no tension and the comparison reads as post-hoc justification, treat this as a prompt for a brief conversation before any grade is applied.
Position First Protocol · Evidence Lock · Decision Vignette