Grading+Criteria

Does the rationale for the written task explain how the task is linked to the aspects of the course being investigated? **Note: **The word length for the rationale is 200–300 words. If the word limit is exceeded, 1 mark will be deducted. 0 The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below. 1 The rationale shows some explanation and understanding of the aspects being investigated. 2 The rationale shows clear explanation and understanding of the aspects being investigated. • To what extent does the task show understanding of the topic(s) or text(s) to which it refers? • How appropriate is the content to the task chosen? • To what extent does the task show understanding of the conventions of the text type chosen? 0 The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below. 1–2 The task shows a superficial understanding of the topic(s) or text(s) to which it refers. The content is generally inappropriate to the task chosen. The task shows a superficial understanding of the conventions of the text type chosen. 3–4 The task shows a mostly adequate understanding of the topic(s) or text(s) to which it refers. The content is generally appropriate to the task chosen. The task shows an adequate understanding of the conventions of the text type chosen. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">5–6 The task shows a good understanding of the topic(s) or text(s) to which it refers. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">The content is mostly appropriate to the task chosen. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">The task shows a good understanding of the conventions of the text type chosen. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">7–8 The task shows an excellent understanding of the topic(s) or text(s) to which it refers. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">The content is consistently appropriate to the task chosen. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">The task shows an excellent understanding of the conventions of the text type chosen. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">• How well organized is the task? <span style="color: black; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">• How coherent is the structure? <span style="color: black; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">0 The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">1 Little organization is apparent; the task has little structure. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">2 Some organization is apparent; the task has some structure, although it is not sustained. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">3 The task is organized; the structure is generally coherent. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">4 The task is well organized; the structure is mostly coherent. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">5 The task is effectively organized; the structure is coherent and effective. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">• How effective is the use of language and style? <span style="color: black; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">• How appropriate to the task is the choice of register and style? (“Register” refers, in this context, to the student’s use of elements such as vocabulary, tone, sentence structure and idiom appropriate to the task; register is assessed on the task itself.) <span style="color: black; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">0 The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">1 There is little clarity, with many basic errors; little sense of register and style. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">2 There is some clarity, though grammar, spelling and sentence structure are often inaccurate; some sense of register, style and appropriate vocabulary. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">3 The use of language and the style are generally clear and effective, though there are some inaccuracies in grammar, spelling and sentence construction; generally appropriate in register, style and vocabulary. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">4 The use of language and the style are clear and effective, with a good degree of accuracy; sentence construction and vocabulary are varied, showing a growing maturity of style; the register is appropriate. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">5 The use of language and the style are very clear and effective, with a very good degree of accuracy; sentence construction and vocabulary are good; the style is confident and the register effective.
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 19px;">Written task 1 (HL) **
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif';">Criterion A: Rationale **
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 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif';">Criterion B: Task and content **
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 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif';">Criterion C: Organization **
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Note: **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">The word length for the written task is 800–1,000 words. If the word limit is exceeded, 2 marks will be deducted.
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 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif';">Criterion D: Language and style **
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Note: **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">A student who writes an appropriate rationale but fails to achieve an appropriate register in the task cannot score more than 3 marks.
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