Essay Rubric for IB
A. Treatment of ideas for the prompt
The achievement level for this criterion is determined primarily by the treatment of ideas.
• How well has the candidate elucidated his/her ideas?
• How appropriate are his/her ideas?
• How well has the aspect of the prompt been explored?
• To what extent has the candidate expressed a relevant personal view?
Achievement Level
0 The candidate has not reached Level 1
1 The treatment of ideas is generally inappropriate to the assignment.
• Not appropriate to the assignment
• Has little focus
• Consists mainly of paraphrase
2 Treatment of ideas is to some extent appropriate
• Has focus but it is too wide
• Treatment of ideas is sometimes not relevant
• Consists in part of paraphrase
3 Generally appropriate treatment of ideas
• Has a specific and relevant focus
• Treatment of ideas is relevant and includes a personal focus
4 Clearly defined treatment of ideas in relation to the prompt
• Has a specific and generally relevant focus
• Ideas show independence of thought and their treatment is relevant to the prompt
5 Highly appropriate treatment of ideas in relation to the prompt
• Has a specific and relevant focus
• Ideas show independence of thought and their treatment is highly relevant to the prompt
B. Knowledge and Understanding of the work
How well does the candidate know the work studied?
How much understanding has the candidate shown of the work?
To what extent does the candidate appreciate the cultural setting relevant to the assignment?
Achievement Level
0 The candidate has not reached Level 1
1 Little understanding of the work studied
• Knowledge but little understanding of the work studied
• Little appreciation of the cultural setting relevant to the assignment
2 Some understanding of the work studied
• Knowledge and some understanding of the work
• Some appreciation of the cultural setting relevant to the assignment
3 Adequate understanding of the work studied
• Knowledge and satisfactory understanding of the work
• Appreciation of the cultural setting relevant to the assignment
4 Good understanding of the work studied
• Detailed knowledge of, and good insight into, the work
• Good appreciation of the cultural setting relevant to the work
5 Excellent understanding of the work studied
• In-depth knowledge of, and very good insight into, the work
• Excellent appreciation of the cultural setting relevant to the work
C. Presentation
How effectively has the candidate presented the assignment?
How precise and relevant are the candidate’s references?
Achievement Level
0 The candidate has not reached Level 1
1 The formal structure andor development of ideas are generally not effective
• Little evidence of a structure
• A few references to the work, but they are generally not pertinent to the assignment
2 The formal structure and/or development of ideas are to some extent
effective
• Evidence of a structure
• References are occasionally to the point
3 The formal structure and/or development of ideas are effective
• Adequate structure
• References are generally to the pint
4 The formal structure and/or development of ideas are very effective
• Clear and logical structure
• Precise and pertinent references to the work
5 The formal structure and/or development of ideas are highly effective
• Purposeful and effective structure
• Precise and highly pertinent references to the work
D. Language
How clear is the candidate’s written expression?
How well has the candidate observed the conventions of written work? (ie. Paragraphing, grammar, spelling, citation of references)
How appropriate is the register selected by the candidate for the particular assignment? (Register refers, in this context, to the candidate’s sensitivity to elements such as the vocabulary, tone, sentence structure and idiom appropriate to the task.)
Achievement Level
0 The candidate has not reached Level 1
1 Little use of appropriate language
• Generally inappropriate register for the assignment
• Frequent lapses in the convention of written work
2 Some use of appropriate language
• Generally appropriate register for the assignment
• Some lapses in the conventions of written work
• Some consistency or clarity of expression
3 Adequate use of appropriate language
• Appropriate register for the assignment
• The conventions of written work are generally followed
• Consistency and some clarity of expression
4 Good use of appropriate language
• The register is effective and appropriate for the assignment
• The conventions of written work are closely followed
• Clarity, consistency and general fluency of expression
5 Excellent use of appropriate language
• The register is highly effective and appropriate for the assignment
• Careful attention is given to the conventions of written work
• Clarity, consistency and fluency of style
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