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Microeconomics IA Feedback Guide

This document provides assessment criteria and descriptors to evaluate student commentaries on economics articles. It includes six criteria: A) use of diagrams; B) use of terminology; C) application of economic concepts; D) analysis of economic theories; E) evaluation and reasoning; and F) meeting rubric requirements. Each criterion has descriptors to define performance levels from 0 to 3 or 4, with higher levels demonstrating greater skill. The rubric will be used to assess portfolios containing three commentaries that meet requirements for length, topic, source, date, and inclusion of cover sheets.

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Microeconomics IA Feedback Guide

This document provides assessment criteria and descriptors to evaluate student commentaries on economics articles. It includes six criteria: A) use of diagrams; B) use of terminology; C) application of economic concepts; D) analysis of economic theories; E) evaluation and reasoning; and F) meeting rubric requirements. Each criterion has descriptors to define performance levels from 0 to 3 or 4, with higher levels demonstrating greater skill. The rubric will be used to assess portfolios containing three commentaries that meet requirements for length, topic, source, date, and inclusion of cover sheets.

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IA FEEDBACK

Section: Microeconomics Commentary # 1


Criterion A: Diagrams. This criterion assesses the extent to which the student is able to construct and use diagrams. AO2, AO4
Lvl Descriptor
0 The work does not meet the standard described
by the descriptors below.
1 Relevant diagram(s) are included but not
explained, or the explanations are incorrect.
2 Relevant accurate and correctly labelled
diagram(s) are included, with a limited
explanation.
3 Relevant, accurate and correctly labelled
diagram(s) are included, with a full explanation.
Criterion B: Terminology. This criterion assesses the extent to which the student uses appropriate economic terminology. AO1
Lvl Descriptor
0 The work does not reach the standard described
by the descriptors below.
1 Terminology relevant to the article is included in
the commentary.
2 Terminology relevant to the article is used
appropriately throughout the article.
Criterion C: Application. This criterion assesses the extent to which the student recognizes, understands and applies
economic information in the context of the article. AO2
Lvl Descriptor
0 The work does not reach the standard described
by the descriptors below.
1 Relevant economic concepts and/or theories are
applied to the article.
2 Relevant economic concepts &/or theories are applied to
the article appropriately throughout the commentary.
Criterion D: Analysis. This criterion assesses the extent to which the student can explain and develop appropriate economic
theories and/or concepts in the context of the article. AO2
Lvl Descriptor
0 The work does not meet the standard described
by the descriptors below.
1 There is limited economic analysis relating to the
article.
2 There is appropriate economic analysis relating to
the article.
3 There is effective economic analysis relating to
the article.
Criterion E: Evaluation. This criterion assesses the extent to which the student synthesizes his/her analysis in order to make
judgments that are supported by reasoned arguments. AO3
Lvl Descriptor
0 The work does not meet the standard described
by the descriptors below.
1 Judgments are made that are unsupported, or
supported, by incorrect reasoning.
2 Judgments are made that are supported by
limited reasoning.
3 Judgments are made that are supported by
appropriate reasoning.
4 Judgments are made that are supported by
effective and balanced reasoning.
Criterion F: Rubric requirements. A04 Note: this criterion applies to the portfolio of three IAs.
Lvl Descriptor Tick Y / N below, as appropriate:

0 The work does not meet the standard described 1. <750 words Y / N; 2. IA on different section of syllabus Y / N; 3. Article from a different source to other IAs
by the descriptors below. Y / N; 4. Commentary <1 year from article Y / N; 5. Coversheets – individual, portfolio, and 3/CS Y / N.
1 Three rubric requirements are met.
2 Four rubric requirements are met.
3 Five rubric requirements are met.

Marks awarded: Max: 14 Teacher:

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