MYP assessment criteria A–D

AKnowing and understanding

Students develop scientific knowledge and apply it to solve problems set in familiar and unfamiliar situations, and analyse information to make scientifically supported judgements.

BInquiring and designing

Students explain a problem or question to be tested, formulate a testable hypothesis, and design safe investigations that manipulate variables and collect reliable data.

CProcessing and evaluating

Students collect, transform and present data, interpret results against their hypothesis, evaluate the validity of the method and suggest improvements.

DReflecting on the impacts of science

Students explain how science is used to address real-world problems, discuss the implications of scientific solutions, and use scientific language and modes of communication.

AAnalysing

Students analyse the content, context, language, structure and style of texts, and the effects of the creator's choices on an audience, and justify opinions with examples.

BOrganizing

Students organise their work using structures appropriate to the task, sequence ideas logically, and reference sources in a way that fits the purpose and context.

CProducing text

Students produce texts that demonstrate insight, imagination and critical engagement, make stylistic choices, and select relevant details to develop ideas.

DUsing language

Students use appropriate and varied vocabulary, sentence structures and forms of expression, write and speak accurately and effectively, and communicate with a clear voice.

AKnowing and understanding

Students select appropriate mathematics, apply it successfully in familiar and unfamiliar situations, and solve problems correctly using a range of strategies.

BInvestigating patterns

Students select and apply problem-solving techniques to discover patterns, describe them as relationships or general rules, and prove or justify them.

CCommunicating

Students use appropriate mathematical language, notation and forms of representation, organise information logically, and communicate complete and coherent lines of reasoning.

DApplying mathematics in real-life contexts

Students identify relevant elements of authentic situations, select appropriate strategies, apply them successfully, and reflect on whether the solution makes sense.

AInquiring and analysing

Students explain and justify the need for a solution, prioritize research, analyse existing products, and develop a design brief from their findings.

BDeveloping ideas

Students write a testable design specification, present a range of feasible ideas, justify the chosen design, and produce accurate planning drawings or flowcharts.

CCreating the solution

Students construct a logical making plan, demonstrate technical skills, justify any changes to the plan, and present the solution as a whole.

DEvaluating

Students design relevant testing methods, explain the success of the solution against the specification, suggest improvements, and explain the impact on the client or target audience.

AKnowing and understanding

Students use relevant terminology and demonstrate factual and conceptual knowledge through developed descriptions, explanations and examples.

BInvestigating

Students formulate focused questions, follow purposeful action plans, use appropriate methods to gather varied information, and evaluate the investigation.

CCommunicating

Students communicate in a style suited to audience and purpose, structure information appropriately, and document sources consistently.

DThinking critically

Students discuss concepts and issues, synthesize evidence into arguments, evaluate sources, and interpret different perspectives and their implications.