IB Rubrics - Sciences
Year 1 Rubrics:
Criterion A: Knowing and Understanding Year 1
Achievement Level |
Descriptor |
0 |
The student does not reach a standard by any of the descriptors below. |
1-2 |
The student is able to: i. select scientific knowledge ii. select scientific knowledge and understanding to suggest solutions to problems set in familiar situations iii. apply information to make judgments, with limited success. |
3-4 |
The student is able to: i. recall scientific knowledge ii. apply scientific knowledge and understanding to suggest solutions to problems set in familiar situations iii. apply information to make judgments. |
5-6 |
The student is able to: i. state scientific knowledge ii. apply scientific knowledge and understanding to solve problems set in familiar situations iii. apply information to make scientifically supported judgments. |
7-8 |
The student is able to: i. outline scientific knowledge ii. apply scientific knowledge and understanding to solve problems set in familiar situations and suggest solutions to problems set in unfamiliar situations iii. interpret information to make scientifically supported judgments. |
Criterion B: Inquiring and Designing Year 1
Achievement Level |
Descriptor |
0 |
The student does not reach a standard by any of the descriptors below. |
1-2 |
The student is able to: i. select a problem or question to be tested by a scientific investigation ii. select a testable prediction iii. state a variable iv. design a method with limited success. |
3-4 |
The student is able to: i. state a problem or question to be tested by a scientific investigation ii. state a testable prediction iii. state how to manipulate the variables, and state how data will be collected iv. design a safe method in which he or she selects materials and equipment. |
5-6 |
The student is able to: i. state a problem or question to be tested by a scientific investigation ii. outline a testable prediction iii. outline how to manipulate the variables, and state how relevant data will be collected iv. design a complete and safe method in which he or she selects appropriate materials and equipment. |
7-8 |
The student is able to: i. outline a problem or question to be tested by a scientific investigation ii. outline a testable prediction using scientific reasoning iii. outline how to manipulate the variables, and outline how sufficient, relevant data will be collected iv. design a logical, complete and safe method in which he or she selects appropriate materials and equipment |
Criterion C: Processing and Evaluating Year 1
Achievement Level |
Descriptor |
0 |
The student does not reach a standard by any of the descriptors below. |
1-2 |
The student is able to: i. collect and present data in numerical and/or visual forms ii. interpret data iii. state the validity of a prediction based on the outcome of a scientific investigation, with limited success iv. state the validity of the method based on the outcome of a scientific investigation, with limited success v. state improvements or extensions to the method that would benefit the scientific investigation, with limited success |
3-4 |
The student is able to: i. correctly collect and present data in numerical and/or visual forms ii. accurately interpret data and outline results iii. state the validity of a prediction based on the outcome of a scientific investigation iv. state the validity of the method based on the outcome of a scientific investigation v. state improvements or extensions to the method that would benefit the scientific investigation. |
5-6 |
The student is able to: i. correctly collect, organize and present data in numerical and/or visual forms ii. accurately interpret data and outline results using scientific reasoning iii. outline the validity of a prediction based on the outcome of a scientific investigation iv. outline the validity of the method based on the outcome of a scientific investigation v. outline improvements or extensions to the method that would benefit the scientific investigation. |
7-8 |
The student is able to: i. correctly collect, organize, transform and present data in numerical and/ or visual forms ii. accurately interpret data and outline results using correct scientific reasoning iii. discuss the validity of a prediction based on the outcome of a scientific investigation iv. discuss the validity of the method based on the outcome of a scientific investigation v. describe improvements or extensions to the method that would benefit the scientific investigation. |
Criterion D: Reflecting on the Impacts of Science Year 1
Achievement Level |
Descriptor |
0 |
The student does not reach a standard by any of the descriptors below. |
1-2 |
The student is able to, with limited success: i. state the ways in which science is used to address a specific problem or issue ii. state the implications of using science to solve a specific problem or issue, interacting with a factor iii. apply scientific language to communicate understanding iv. document sources. |
3-4 |
The student is able to: i. state the ways in which science is used to address a specific problem or issue ii. state the implications of using science to solve a specific problem or issue, interacting with a factor iii. sometimes apply scientific language to communicate understanding iv. sometimes document sources correctly. |
5-6 |
The student is able to: i. outline the ways in which science is used to address a specific problem or issue ii. outline the implications of using science to solve a specific problem or issue, interacting with a factor iii. usually apply scientific language to communicate understanding clearly and precisely iv. usually document sources correctly. |
7-8 |
The student is able to: i. summarize the ways in which science is applied and used to address a specific problem or issue ii. describe and summarize the implications of using science and its application to solve a specific problem or issue, interacting with a factor iii. consistently apply scientific language to communicate understanding clearly and precisely iv. document sources completely. |
Year 2 Students [7th Grade]: Students in year two of MYP will be assessed using Year 1 rubrics for the first semester, and Year 3 rubrics for the second semester. There are no Year 2 specific rubrics for IBMYP.
Year 3 Rubrics:
Criterion A: Knowing and Understanding Year 3
Achievement Level |
Descriptor |
0 |
The student does not reach a standard by any of the descriptors below. |
1-2 |
The student is able to:
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3-4 |
The student is able to:
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5-6 |
The student is able to: |
7-8 |
The student is able to:
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Criterion B: Inquiring and Designing Year 3
Achievement Level |
Descriptor |
0 |
The student does not reach a standard by any of the descriptors below. |
1-2 |
The student is able to:
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3-4 |
The student is able to:
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5-6 |
The student is able to:
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7-8 |
The student is able to:
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Criterion C: Processing and Evaluating Year 3
Achievement Level |
Descriptor |
0 |
The student does not reach a standard by any of the descriptors below. |
1-2 |
The student is able to:
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3-4 |
The student is able to:
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5-6 |
The student is able to:
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7-8 |
The student is able to:
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Criterion D: Reflecting on the Impacts of Science Year 3
Achievement Level |
Descriptor |
0 |
The student does not reach a standard by any of the descriptors below. |
1-2 |
The student is able to:
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3-4 |
The student is able to:
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5-6 |
The student is able to:
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7-8 |
The student is able to:
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