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Assessment is an integral part of teaching and learning. The most important aims of assessment in the Diploma Programme are that it should support curricular goals and encourage appropriate student learning. Both external and internal assessments are used in the Diploma Programme. IB examiners mark work produced for external assessment, while work produced for internal assessment is marked by teachers and externally moderated by the IB.
Assessment outline—SL
External assessment
Paper 1 (1 hour 30 minutes) - (40 marks)
Four structured questions that assess in an integrated way the three strands of the syllabus.
Social and ethical significance
Application to specific scenarios
IT systems
Students answer two of four structured questions on any of the SL/HL core topics.
Internal assessment
This component is internally assessed by the teacher and externally moderated by the IB at the end of the course.
Project (30 hours) - (30 marks)
The development of an original IT product for a specified client. Students must produce:
a cover page using prescribed format
an original IT product
documentation supporting the product (word limit 2,000 words)
a screencast
External assessment details—SL
Paper 1
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Maximum mark: 40
Weighting: 70%
The purpose of the paper is to assess the student’s ability to demonstrate the following objectives in relation to the three strands of the syllabus: social and ethical significance, application to specified scenarios and IT systems.
Assessment objective 1: Knowledge and understanding
Assessment objective 2: Application and analysis
Assessment objective 3: Synthesis and evaluation
This paper consists of four structured questions based on stimulus material, drawn from across a range of specified scenarios, which assess in an integrated way the three strands of the syllabus.
Students are required to answer two questions from four.
Each question will be structured with three parts; the first two parts may be subdivided.
The number of marks for each part will be given on the paper, and is linked to the command term used. This will indicate to students the depth of the response required.
All command terms can be used in this paper with the exception of formulate.
The maximum mark for each question is 20.
ITGS COMMAND TERMS
The command terms used in external assessment indicate the depth of response that is required of students.
These are classified according to the following assessment objectives.
Assessment objective 1: Knowledge and understanding of specified content
Assessment objective 2: Application and analysis
Assessment objective 3: Synthesis and evaluation
There is a progression in demand from assessment objective 1 to 3.
A list of the different command terms used in the external assessment of the subject is provided here:
Assessment objective 1: Knowledge and understanding
Calculate
Define
Describe
Identify
Outline
State
Assessment objective 2: Application and analysis
Analyse
Compare
Construct
Contrast
Distinguish
Explain
Assessment objective 3: Synthesis and evaluation
Discuss
Evaluate
Justify
To what extent
External markbands and assessment criteria—SL
Command terms with definitions
Students should be familiar with the following key terms and phrases used in examination questions, which are to be understood as described below. Although these terms will be used frequently in examination questions, other terms may be used to direct students to present an argument in a specific way.
Analyse
Analyse
(AO2)
Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure.
calculate
calculate
(AO1)
Obtain a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the working.
COMPARE
COMPARE
(AO2)
Give an account of the similarities between two (or more) items or scenarios, referring to both (all) of them throughout.
CONSTRUCT
CONSTRUCT
(AO2)
Display information in a diagrammatic or logical form.
CONTRAST
CONTRAST
(AO2)
Give an account of the differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.
DEFINE
DEFINE
(AO1)
Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity.
DESCRIBE
DESCRIBE
(AO1)
Give a detailed account.
DISCUSS
DISCUSS
(AO3)
Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses. Opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.
DISTINGUISH
DISTINGUISH
(AO2)
Make clear the differences between two or more concepts or items.
EVALUATE
EVALUATE
(AO3)
Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations.
EXPLAIN
EXPLAIN
(AO2)
Give a detailed account including reasons or causes.
FORMULATE
FORMULATE
(AO3)
Express precisely and systematically the relevant concept(s) or argument(s)
IDENTIFY
IDENTIFY
(AO1)
Provide an answer from a number of possibilities.
JUSTIFY
JUSTIFY
(AO3)
Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion.
OUTLINE
OUTLINE
(AO1)
Give a brief account or summary.
STATE
STATE
(AO1)
Give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation.
TO WHAT EXTENT
TO WHAT EXTENT
(AO3)
Consider the merits or otherwise of an argument or concept. Opinions and conclusions should be presented clearly and supported with appropriate evidence and sound argument.
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