MYP framework guide
MYP assessment criteria A–D
Every MYP subject group assesses four criteria, each marked on the same 0–8 scale against published rubric strands — not percentages. Criterion-related assessment means a student’s work is compared with the descriptors, not with other students.
The shared achievement scale
1–2
Limited
Work of a limited quality; knowledge and skills are beginning to emerge.
3–4
Adequate
Work of an adequate quality; demonstrates some knowledge and skill.
5–6
Substantial
Consistent, competent work that meets most expectations.
7–8
Excellent
High-quality, insightful work that shows sophisticated understanding.
Sciences
Browse Sciences lessonsAKnowing 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.
Language & Literature
Browse Language & Literature lessonsAAnalysing
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.
Mathematics
Browse Mathematics lessonsAKnowing 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.
How EduLib lessons map to criteria
Every lesson card shows the criteria it develops, and each curriculum map can be filtered by criterion — so you can confirm every criterion is addressed across the year before a moderation meeting. For the official rubric strands by year level, download the subject guides from MyIB (linked on our resources page).