IBEC Assessment & Evaluation in IB Context 3

Question 1

Which IB programme uses 'eAssessment' as an option for final examinations?

Accepted Answer

Middle Years Programme (MYP)

Answer

The MYP offers optional onscreen eAssessment for students in years 4 and 5, providing an externally validated qualification.

Question 2

In the IB PYP, what is the culminating assessment project called?

Accepted Answer

Exhibition

Answer

The PYP Exhibition is a collaborative, transdisciplinary inquiry project completed in the final year of the programme, assessed using shared criteria.

Question 3

What is the maximum possible total score a student can receive in the IB Diploma Programme?

Accepted Answer

45

Answer

The DP maximum score is 45 points: 6 subjects × 7 points = 42, plus up to 3 bonus points for the Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge.

Question 4

In MYP assessment, what is the purpose of 'task-specific clarifications'?

Accepted Answer

To adapt the published criteria descriptors to the specific requirements of a given assessment task

Answer

Task-specific clarifications reword the MYP criterion descriptors to reflect the context and demands of a particular assessment task without changing their meaning.

Question 5

Which of the following is a key feature of the IB's approach to assessment that distinguishes it from purely norm-referenced systems?

Accepted Answer

Grade boundaries are set after statistical analysis and expert judgment each session

Answer

IB grade boundaries are determined each examination session through a combination of statistical analysis and chief examiner judgment to maintain standards over time.

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IBEC Assessment & Evaluation in IB Context 3