The Internal Assessment For IB Geography
The Internal Assessment For IB Geography
The Internal Assessment For IB Geography
For Geography
STAGES OF FIELDWORKK
Background Research Choice of methodology for information collection. Pilot survey and practice of fieldwork techniques
Quantitative methods:
Observation, measurement, timing, recording Graphing, information processing, application of stat. tests, mapping, and annotation
Qualitative methods
Sketching, photography, interviewing, and recording Interview transcription, mapping, and annotation
Analysis of data with reference to aims and fieldwork question. Conclusion and evaluation of methods. Making recommendations Submission of report! Done!
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Criteria A Criteria B Fieldwork question and geographic context Methods of Investigation
3 Marks 3 Marks
300 300
Criteria C&D
5 + 10 Marks
1,350
Conclusion
Evaluation Formal Requirements Total
2 Marks
3 Marks 4 Marks 30 Marks
200
300 n/a 2,450
NATURE OF THE IA
A
fieldwork report (max 2500 words) based on collection of primary information. Same for SL and HL.
SL
25% HL 20%
20
hours for preparation, information collection in the field & class follow-up work
STRESS IMPORTANCE!!!
Group work may be undertaken by students as described below but the written report must be the students individual work.
The fieldwork question is inappropriate, or the geographic context or locational map or relationship to the syllabus is missing.
The fieldwork question is adequate with an acceptable attempt made to place it in its geographic context and relate it to the syllabus. A locational map is presented.
The fieldwork question is well focused with a detailed, accurate explanation of the geographic context and is related to the syllabus. A good locational map is presented.
There is only a brief description of the method(s) used for information collection, and the method(s) are generally inappropriate for the investigation of the fieldwork question.
There is an adequate description but limited justification of the method(s) used for information collection. The method(s) used are generally appropriate for the investigation of the fieldwork question. There is a clear description and justification of the method(s) used for information collection. The method(s) used are well suited to the investigation of the fieldwork question.
Level descriptor
The work does not reach the standard described by the descriptors below. Limited or inappropriate information has been collected and very little attempt has been made to treat or display the information collected. Some relevant information has been collected and some attempt has been made to treat or display the information collected. The information collected is generally relevant to the fieldwork question and allows for some analysis. Limited techniques have been used for both the treatment and display of information collected. The information collected is generally relevant to the fieldwork question and is sufficient in quantity and quality to allow for analysis. Appropriate techniques have been used for both the treatment and display of information collected. The information collected is directly relevant to the fieldwork question and is sufficient in quantity and quality to allow for in-depth analysis. The most appropriate techniques have been used effectively for both the treatment and display of information collected.
0
1-2
3-4
5-6
7-8
9-10
The report reveals a very good level of knowledge and understanding. There is a clear and well-reasoned, detailed analysis of the results with strong references to the fieldwork question, geographic context, information collected and illustrative material. The attempt to explain any anomalies in results is good.
CRITERIA E: CONCLUSION
Marks 0 Level descriptor The work does not reach the standard described by the descriptors below.
There is some attempt to draw a conclusion to the fieldwork question, which may not be completely consistent with the analysis.
There is a clear conclusion to the fieldwork question, consistent with the analysis.
CRITERIA F: EVALUATION
Marks 0 Level descriptor The work does not reach the standard described by the descriptors below.
There is either some attempt to evaluate methods of collecting fieldwork information or some suggestion is made for improvement or extension.
Methods of collecting fieldwork information have been evaluated or there are valid recommendations for improvements or extensions.
Methods of collecting fieldwork information have been evaluated clearly. There are valid and realistic recommendations for improvements or extensions. There may be some suggestions for modifying the fieldwork question.
3 4