MYP Assessment and Methods of Assessment

Assessment is continuous and is both formative and summative. Four assessment criteria are used to assess student work following the IB MYP:

• Criterion A – Knowledge (maximum 10)
• Criterion B – Concepts (maximum 10)
• Criterion C - Skills (maximum 10)
• Criterion D – Organisation and Presentation (maximum 8)

All criteria are covered a number of times using a range of methods of assessment. This allows the strengths of all students to be catered for.
In accordance with MYP guidelines, students’ marks from the 4 criteria are added together and converted to a final grade on a 1 to 7 scale. The table below shows how the final grades are determined.

In addition, certain pieces of work, eg homeworks, may be given a descriptive comment and grade.
The following methods of assessment are used, varying with the particular unit being studied:

• Formal tests, eg end-of-unit tests, and exams
• Research projects
• Writing and supporting opinions
• Extended writing responses
• Application of skills in different forms, eg graphical skills
• Essay-writing
• Problem solving
• Map skills & interpretation
• Source analysis
• Annotated sketch maps/diagrams
• Simulation activities
• Teacher observations
• Oral responses
• Self-evaluations