BWYA

Grade 10 MYP Individuals and Societies

Assignment: Essay

Due date: Friday 4th March 2022

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Criterion A: Knowing and Understanding (8 marks)

i. use a wide range of terminology in context

ii. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of subject-specific content and concepts through
developed descriptions, explanations and examples.

Criterion C: Communicating (8 marks)

ii. structure information and ideas in a way that is appropriate to the specified format
iii. document sources of information using a recognized convention.

Criterion D: Thinking Critically (8 marks)

ii. synthesize information to make valid, well-supported arguments

iii. analyse and evaluate a wide range of sources/data in terms of origin and purpose, examining
values and limitations
iv. interpret different perspectives and their implications.

Your task:

You will write two paragraphs in 550 words answering the following question:

To what extent do you think that the changes in Japan during the Meiji era
were beneficial?

Do not include an introduction or a conclusion.

However, each of your paragraphs should have an argument, evidence and
analysis.
You should include and evaluate different perspectives and you will need to
include a reference list.
Save the file as a word document using the following format: English name-
word count.doc For example, John-523.doc.
Look at the indicators in the rubric for further information.
Criteria - A Level Descriptor – The student Indicator
does not reach a standard described
by any of the descriptors below.
0
i. uses limited relevant terminology - The information provided is limited in
ii. demonstrates basic knowledge
1–2
and understanding of content and
its accuracy, relevance and
concepts with minimal descriptions effectiveness.
and/or examples. -The answer shows little understanding
of the concept of change.

i. uses some terminology accurately - The information provided is somewhat

and appropriately
3–4
ii. demonstrates adequate
accurate relevant and effective.
knowledge and understanding of -The answer shows some
content and concepts through understanding of the concept of change.
satisfactory descriptions,
explanations and examples.

i. uses a range of terminology - The information provided is mainly

accurately and appropriately
5–6
ii. demonstrates substantial
accurate relevant and effective.
knowledge and understanding of -The answer shows good understanding
content and concepts through of the concept of change.
accurate descriptions, explanations
and examples.

i. consistently uses a wide range of -The information provided is accurate

terminology effectively
7–8 relevant and effective.
ii. demonstrates detailed knowledge -The answer shows excellent
and understanding of content and
concepts through thorough,
understanding of the concept of change.
accurate descriptions, explanations
and examples.

Criteria- C Level Descriptor – The student Indicator

does not reach a standard described
by any of the descriptors below.
0
ii. structures information and ideas
according to the specified format in a
1–2
limited way
- You have only one paragraph.
iii. documents sources of information - You have included a list of sources.
in a limited way.

ii. structures information and ideas in -There are two paragraphs.

a way that is somewhat appropriate
3–4
to the specified format
- One of the following three components
iii. sometimes documents sources of is missing: argument, evidence and
information using a recognized analysis.
convention. - The file has not been saved according
to the specified format.
-The commentary is not within the word
limit.
-You have included a list of at least 3
sources.
 -Your sources follow a recognized
convention. However, there are many
mistakes.
ii. structures information and ideas in -There are two paragraphs.
a way that is mostly appropriate to
5–6
the specified format
-Each paragraph has three components:
iii. often documents sources of argument, evidence and analysis.
information using a recognized - The file has been saved according to
convention. the specified format.
-The commentary is within the word
limit.
-You have included a list of at least 4
sources.
-Your sources follow a recognized
convention, although there might be
some mistakes.
-The sources are listed in alphabetical
order.
-All the sources are relevant (No
encyclopedias, Baidu or Wikipedia)
ii. structures information and ideas in -There are two paragraphs.
a way that is completely appropriate
7–8
to the specified format
-Each paragraph has three components:
iii. consistently documents sources argument, evidence and analysis.
of information using a recognized -The last sentence of the first paragraph
convention. links it with the second one.
- The file has been saved according to
the specified format.
-The commentary is within the word
limit.
-You have included a list of at least 5
sources.
-Your sources follow a recognized
convention.
-The sources are listed in alphabetical
order.
-All the sources are relevant (No
encyclopedias, Baidu or Wikipedia)

Criteria - Level Descriptor – The student Indicator

D
does not reach a standard described
by any of the descriptors below.
0
ii. summarizes information to a -There is no analysis of the factual
limited extent to make arguments
1–2
iii. describes a limited number of
information provided.
sources/data in terms of origin and -There is no argument.
purpose and recognizes few values -There is no interpretation of different
and limitation perspectives.
iv. identifies different perspectives
and minimal implications.

ii. summarizes information to make -There is a limited attempt to analyze

3–4 arguments the information provided, but the
iii. analyses and/or evaluates
sources/data in terms of origin and
response is mainly descriptive in
purpose, recognizing some values nature.
and limitations
iv. interprets different perspectives
-Some of the arguments presented are
and some of their implications. not relevant.
-There is no interpretation of different
perspectives.

i ii. synthesizes information to make -The response moves beyond

valid arguments
5–6
iii. effectively analyses and
description to include critical
evaluates a range of sources/data in commentary but it is not always
terms of origin and purpose, sustained.
recognizing values and limitations
iv. interprets different perspectives -All the arguments are relevant
and their implications. - There is some awareness of different
perspectives.

ii. synthesizes information to make -There is an excellent analysis of the

valid, well-supported arguments
7–8
iii. effectively analyses and
information provided.
evaluates a wide range of -All the arguments are relevant
sources/data in terms of origin and
purpose, recognizing values and
-Different perspectives have been
limitations considered and evaluated to effectively
iv. thoroughly interprets a range of further the analysis.
different perspectives and their
implications.