Assessment Criteria

Today, we're going to delve into what assessment criteria are in the IB MYP. These criteria help us evaluate your understanding and skills in Language Acquisition and Literature. They are essential as they guide us in how you will be assessed in your projects and activities.

So, are these criteria different for language acquisition and literature?

Great question! Yes, while there are some common goals, the criteria for Language Acquisition focus more on language skills, while those for Literature emphasize critical reading and analysis.

Can you give us an example of an activity and its specific criteria?

Certainly! For instance, in the Cultural Exchange Blog project, we focus on Criterion A and B, where you comprehend spoken and written texts and showcase your understanding through your writing.

That sounds interesting! How do we make sure we meet those criteria?

You will receive feedback throughout the project, and I encourage peer reviews. Remember the acronym GRASP: Goals, Roles, Audience, Situation, and Product to help ensure you meet the criteria.

Can you remind us what GRASP stands for again?

Of course! It helps you remember: G for Goals, R for Roles, A for Audience, S for Situation, and P for Product. This will guide you in structuring your projects effectively.

To summarize, assessment criteria help us evaluate your work in meaningful ways, and every activity is designed to showcase specific skills aligned with these criteria.

Let's look at some exciting projects in Language Acquisition. For example, in the Role-Play Scenarios, what do you think the focus is?

I think it's about conversation skills?

Absolutely! This project assesses Criterion C, which evaluates your speaking skills in real-world situations. It's all about conversational fluency.

Are there any writing projects as well?

Yes! The Travel Brochure project is another example, which focuses on Criteria D and B—allowing you to write descriptively and demonstrate reading comprehension.

What about the Pen-Pal Exchange? How is that assessed?

Great point! The Pen-Pal Exchange focuses on informal writing and reading comprehension and also aligns with Criterion D and B.

How do we make sure we meet those criteria while working on our projects?

That’s what the feedback and revisions are for! Keep the criteria in mind as you work, and remember to engage in self-reflection to improve.

In summary, each Language Acquisition project offers unique opportunities for skill development through specific assessment criteria.

Now let's shift our focus to Language and Literature projects. One example is the Literary Magazine. How do you think it is assessed?

Maybe it involves producing creative text and using language effectively?

Exactly! It uses Criterion C for producing text and Criterion D for effective language use. This project emphasizes creative expression.

What about the Dramatic Monologue? How do we get assessed on that?

In that project, you will explore character development through Criterion B, which assesses your organization, and Criterion C for producing text.

What skills do we develop through the Book-to-Film Adaptation Review?

That's a wonderful opportunity to develop critical analysis and language skills, focusing on Criterion A for analyzing and Criterion D for language use.

So, each project types share similar criteria, but the focus shifts based on the activity?

To sum up today, each Language and Literature project is designed with specific assessment criteria to enhance your skills and foster creativity.