Hi Gemma, The IB says in their markscheme for the specimen Papers, "If only source material or only own knowledge is used, the response can only be awarded a maximum of [8]." In practice, when I examined, I rarely saw high marks when only...
Assessment: Peace & ConflictHi Brian Could you please clarify what level a student would come into if they do not use any sources at all? They do use good knowledge but it seems like they cannot get above 4 marks. Thanks
Assessment: Peace & ConflictHi Reed, My understanding is that the IB typically records these sessions, so I'm sure it will be available. I'll add the link to my "Updates" section of the site when it becomes available. Thank you for the suggestion, Brian
Writing Paper 3Hey Brian! I see that you and Ben Fugill are participating in a Zoom call on the 19th of January to explain Paper 3 & help us prepare our students for it. Is there any way for that Zoom call to be recorded and either posted on this website or...
Writing Paper 3Thank you for the response. I appreciate the insight.
Paper 1Hi Marques, My perspective would be that demonstrations and peaceful protests are very similar, so one point for that part of the response. I'd also ask my students to point out what in the image indicates the role of soft power. I think...
Paper 1Hi Brian. How would you score a P1 Q1 Response to the Hong Kong Source if a student answered "political stakeholders can make their voices heard through soft power, peaceful protests, and demonstrations?" Thank you,
Paper 1Hi brian Thank you so much. Best Michael
Paper 1Hi Michael, I don't foresee any changes to the boundaries. Given that the task and marks that it is out of haven't changed for the new guide, I've been just going with the boundaries from the previous guide. Take care, Brian
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Hi Brian, I hope you are doing well, I have two students, one from last year and another one from this year, both have a very similar RQ question for the engagement activity, but the content is different. Is this allowed?
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