Course Orientation
4.0.0 Digital Society Contexts
The Digital Society Contexts situate inquiry within areas that are significant to life in a digital society. As stated in the Digital Society Guide, students are not expected to develop in-depth knowledge...
Course Orientation
3.0.0 Digital Society Contents
The Digital Society Contents correspond to the digital systems component of the Digital Society syllabus. As pointed out in the Digital Society Guide, students are not expected to develop in-depth knowledge...
Course Orientation
2.0.0 Digital Society Concepts
According to the Digital Society Guide, concepts are broad ideas that help us explore and understand the world from different perspectives, encouraging questioning and discussing. They help us think more...
Assessment
External Assessment – Overview
Standard Level Paper 1 Details relating to the questions Each structured question is composed of 3 parts: Part “b” question, which use command terms that require students to apply their knowledge and...
Assessment
Paper 1 SL Sample
Digital Society Standard Level Paper 1 Answer two questions. Each question is worth [20] marks. 1. Data The DNA-testing company, 23andMe, announced that it was filing for bankruptcy protection. This caused...
Assessment
6.4 The Inquiry Project IA Proposal Template
This template is intended to be used to plan the inquiry and to be referred to/updated whenever the student consults with the teacher. It may not be all filled in at once, but outlines the overall planning...
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4.5 Human and knowledge
The purpose of education goes far beyond transmitting knowledge. It should nurture compassionate and creative individuals who can contribute to a just society where people live fulfilled lives with minimal......
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External Assessment
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Assessment
6.2 Digital Society Inquiry Project Guidance
In this section, you will find guidance on how to meet the IB assessment criteria for the Digital Society Inquiry Project. Understanding these criteria will help you maximize your marks. For each criterion,...
Assessment
6.1 Digital Society Inquiry Project Overview
The Internal Assessment is an individual research project that explores how digital systems affect people and communities. Students choose and investigate a topic of interest, taking responsibility for...