Extended Essay (2027): The Marking Rubric
The following rubric will be applied in the assessment of Extended Essays (EEs), with the first submission in May 2027. In marking an EE, the aim is to find the mark band descriptor that conveys most accurately the level attained by the candidate's work, using the best-fit approach. A best-fit approach means that the mark awarded should be one that most fairly reflects the balance of achievement against the mark...