MYP Subject criteria and Grade boundaries

Language & Literature (English)

Criterion Analyzing Analyze text , analyze the effects of the creators choice on the audience, justify 8
A opinions and ideas , evaluate similarities and differences
Criterion Organizing Employ organizational structures, organize opinions and ideas ,use referencing 8
B and formatting tools
Criterion Producing text Produce texts that demonstrate insight, imagination and sensitivity , make 8
C stylistic choices in terms of linguistic, literary and visual devices ,select relevant
details and examples to develop ideas
Criterion Using Language Use appropriate and varied vocabulary, write and speak in register and style 8
D that serve context and intention , use correct grammar, syntax and punctuation,
spell, write and pronounce accurately ,use appropriate non-verbal
communication techniques

Language Acquisition (French)

Criterion Comprehending Listen for specific purposes and respond to show understanding, interpret visual 8
A spoken and text that is represented with spoken text , engage with the text by supporting
visual text opinion and personal response
Criterion Comprehending Read for specific purposes and respond to show understanding , interpret visual 8
B written and text that is represented with written text , engage with the text by supporting
visual text opinion and personal response
Criterion Communicating Interact and communicate in various situations, express thoughts, feelings, 8
C in response to ideas, opinions and information in spoken and written form, speak and write
spoken, written for specific purposes
and visual text
Criterion Using Language Organize thoughts, feelings, ideas, opinions and information in spoken and 8
D written form, develop accuracy when speaking and writing

Individuals & Societies (Geography/History)

Criterion Knowing & Use terminology in context, demonstrate knowledge and understanding of 8
A Understanding content and concepts
Criterion Investigating Formulate a clear focused research question and justify its relevance, formulate 8
B and follow an action plan to investigate the research question, use research
methods to collect information, evaluate the process and results of the
investigation
Criterion Communicating Communicate and structure information and ideas, document sources of 8
C information using a recognized convention
Criterion Thinking Discuss concepts, issues, models, visual representation and theories , 8
D Critically synthesize information, analyze and evaluate sources /data using OPVL ( origin,
purpose, values and limitations)
 Mathematics
Criterion Knowing & Select and apply appropriate mathematics when solving problems in familiar 8
A Understanding and unfamiliar situations in a variety of contexts
Criterion Investigating Select and apply mathematical problem-solving techniques to discover 8
B Patterns patterns, describe as general rules and verify them
Criterion Communicating Use appropriate mathematical language and representations , communicate 8
C mathematical lines of reasoning , organize information using a logical structure
Criterion Applying Identify relevant elements of authentic real-life situations, select and apply 8
D Mathematics in mathematical strategies to reach a solution, justify the degree of accuracy and
real-world whether the solution makes sense in context of the authentic real-life situation
context

Sciences (Integrated Science – Biology – Chemistry – Physics)

Criterion Knowing and Explain scientific Knowledge, apply scientific knowledge and understanding to 8
A understanding solve problems in familiar and unfamiliar situation ,analyze and evaluate
information to make scientifically supported judgments
Criterion Inquiring and Explain a problem/question to be tested by a scientific investigation , formulate 8
B designing a testable hypothesis and explain it using scientific reasoning, explain the
variables and the how data is collected , design scientific investigation
Criterion Processing and Present, interpret data and explain results using scientific reasoning, evaluate 8
C evaluating the validity of a hypothesis and method used, explain improvements or
extensions to the method
Criterion Reflecting on the Explain the ways in which science is applied ,discuss and evaluate implications 8
D impact of of the use of science, apply scientific language effectively , document the work
Science of others and sources of information used

Design (Business/ Design )

Criterion Inquiring and Explain and justify the need for a solution to a problem for a specified 8
A analyzing client/target audience, identify the primary and secondary research needed to
develop a solution, analyze exciting products that inspire a solution to the
problem, develop a design brief
Criterion Developing ideas Develop a design specification with the success criteria, develop a range of 8
B feasible design ideas, present the final chosen design and justify its selection,
develop accurate and detailed planning drawing/diagrams and outline the
requirements for the creation of the chosen solution
Criterion Creating the Construct and follow a logical plan, demonstrate technical skills, justify changes 8
C solution made to the chosen design , present the solution
Criterion Evaluating Design detailed and relevant testing methods, critically evaluate the success of 8
D the solution, explain how it could be improved and its impact on the
client/target audience
 Arts ( Visual Arts – Music – Drama)
Criterion Knowing and Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the art form studied and its role 8
A understanding in original or displace contexts, use acquired knowledge to inform artistic
decisions in the process of creating artwork
Criterion Developing skills Demonstrate the acquisition and development of skills and techniques of the 8
B art studied, demonstrate the application of skills and techniques to create and
present art
Criterion Thinking Develop a feasible, clear, imaginative and coherent artistic intention, 8
C creatively demonstrate creative- thinking behaviors, demonstrate the exploration of ideas
to shape artistic intention
Criterion Responding Construct meaning and transfer learning to new settings, create an artistic 8
D response to reflect or impact the world around them, critique the artwork of
self and others

Physical & Health Education

Criterion Knowing and Explain physical and health education knowledge, and apply it to analyze issues 8
A understanding and solve problems in familiar and unfamiliar situations, apply physical and
health terminology effectively
Criterion Planning for Design , explain and justify plans to improve physical performance and health , 8
B performance analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan based on the outcome
Criterion Applying and Demonstrate and apply skills, techniques, strategies and movement concepts, 8
C performing analyze and apply information to perform effectively
Criterion Reflecting and Explain and demonstrate strategies that enhance interpersonal skills, develop 8
D improving goals and apply strategies to enhance performance , analyze and evaluate
performance performance

Interdisciplinary Understanding
Criterion Disciplinary Demonstrate relevant disciplinary factual, conceptual and procedural 8
A grounding knowledge
Criterion Synthesizing and Synthesize disciplinary knowledge to demonstrate interdisciplinary 8
B applying understanding
Criterion Communicating Use appropriate strategies to communicate interdisciplinary understanding 8
C effectively , document resources using recognized conventions
Criterion Reflecting Reflect on the development of their own interdisciplinary understanding, 8
D evaluate the benefits and limitations of disciplinary and interdisciplinary
knowledge and ways of knowing in specific situations
 MYP Projects (Personal Project Grade 10)
Criterion Investigating Define a clear goal and a global context for the project , identify prior learning 8
A and subject-specific knowledge and demonstrate research skills
Criterion Planning Develop criteria for the product/outcome, plan and record development and 8
B demonstrate self-management skills
Criterion Taking action Create a product/outcome in response to the goal, global context and criteria, 8
C demonstrate thinking, communication and social skills
Criterion Reflecting Evaluate the quality of the product/outcome against the criteria, reflect on how 8
D completing the project has extended student’s understanding of the topic ,
global context, and the development as IB learners

Total of criteria for all subjects is 32

The MYP Grade boundaries across subject groups are as follows:

Boundaries 1-5 6-9 10 - 14 15 - 18 19 - 23 24 - 27 28 - 32

Grade 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
 The MYP General grade descriptors

Resource: Principles into practice 2014

 The MYP assessment criteria across subject groups can be summarized as follows:

Resource: Principles into practice 2014