Understanding the IB MYP Runbric Ind and Socieites

What is the maximum score for Criterion A: Knowing and understanding?

• 10

• 6

• 4

• 8

To achieve a level 7-8 in Criterion B: Investigating, a student must:

• Evaluate some aspects of the process and results of the investigation

• Collect and record limited information

• Use limited research methods to collect information

• Formulate and effectively follow a comprehensive action plan to investigate a research question

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for achieving a level 5-6 in Criterion C: Communicating?

• Communicate information and ideas in a limited way

• Structure information and ideas in a way that is mostly appropriate to the specified format

• Often document sources of information using a recognized convention

• Communicate information and ideas accurately by using a style that is mostly appropriate to the audience and purpose

What does a student need to do to achieve a level 3-4 in Criterion D: Thinking critically?

• Summarizes information to make arguments

• Synthesizes information to make valid, well-supported arguments

• Describes a limited number of sources/data in terms of origin and purpose

• Thoroughly interprets a range of different perspectives and their implications

For Criterion A, what does a level 1-2 student demonstrate?

• Consistently uses a wide range of terminology effectively

• Uses a range of terminology accurately and appropriately

• Uses limited relevant terminology

• Uses some terminology accurately and appropriately

What is required to achieve a level 7-8 in Criterion C: Communicating?

• Communicates information and ideas effectively and accurately by using a style that is completely appropriate to the audience and purpose

• Communicates information and ideas in a limited way

• Communicates information and ideas satisfactorily by using a style that is somewhat appropriate

• Sometimes documents sources of information using a recognized convention

In Criterion B: Investigating, what does a student at level 5-6 do?

• Uses research method(s) to collect and record appropriate, relevant information

• Formulates a research question that is clear or focused and describes its relevance

• Collects and records limited information, not always consistent with the research question

• Makes a limited evaluation of the process and results of the investigation

What is the outcome for a student who does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors in the assessment criteria?

• 1-2

• 0

• 5-6

• 3-4

To achieve a level 7-8 in Criterion D: Thinking critically, a student must:

• Identifies different perspectives and minimal implications

• Summarizes information to make arguments

• Analyses concepts, issues, models, visual representation and theories to a limited extent

• Effectively analyses and evaluates a range of sources/data in terms of origin and purpose, consistently recognizing value and limitations

What is the purpose of the eAssessment in the Individuals and Societies guide?

• To communicate information in a limited way

• To limit the evaluation of the investigation process

• To demonstrate achievement of subject group objectives

• To provide a comprehensive action plan for research