Assessment

Here you can see a brief description of the IB Diploma component work

All students write examinations at the conclusion of the two-year course. Each subject has up to three examinations. These are externally set and graded by the IB in April/May of 12th Grade.  All final examinations are assessed by examiners appointed by the IB and are not graded by ISHR teachers.

Each subject has an internally assessed component and an externally assessed component. The internal assessment weighting varies from subject to subject. External assessment counts for about 60-80% of a subject, internal assessment makes up the remainder, and is graded according to the criteria specified in the subject guides.

The grading system used by the IB is criterion-referenced.  This means that each student's performance is measured against well-defined levels of achievement. 

External examiners are trained to assess work from an agreed perspective using common mark schemes.

Various methods of assessment are used throughout the course: oral and written, long and short responses, multiple choice questions, essays, data-based questions, laboratory work, a portfolio for visual art students comprising photographs of their work, audio-tape recordings of compositions, and performance for music students.

Marks awarded for each course range from 1 (lowest) to 7 (highest).

The IB Diploma is graded over 45 points, giving ample scope to differentiate student ability.

The IB Diploma is awarded to students who gain at least 24 points and fulfil other general requirements.

Further information from the IB: http://www.ibo.org/programmes/diploma-programme/