Official IB Digital Society IA criteria

The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.

The focus is limited and/or incomplete. The focus does not include all required elements and/or the real-world example is not specific or relevant to the inquiry.

The focus is adequate. The focus includes an inquiry question and a partial explanation of its connection to a specific, relevant real-world example and course concepts, content and contexts.

The focus is appropriate and targeted. The focus includes an inquiry question and a thorough explanation of its connection to a specific, relevant real-world example and course concepts, content and contexts.

The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.

The discussion of claims and perspectives is limited and primarily descriptive in nature. Fewer than three sources are discussed or there is no justification for their use in the inquiry.

There is a partial discussion of the claims and perspectives for each source that includes some justification for their usefulness in the inquiry, but this is not fully developed.

There is a thorough discussion of the claims and perspectives for each source that includes a clear justification for their usefulness in the inquiry.

The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.

There is limited analysis and evaluation which is primarily descriptive in nature or of limited relevance to the inquiry focus.

The student’s analysis and evaluation of impacts and implications for people and communities is adequate, but this is not always sustained or well-supported.

The student’s analysis and evaluation of impacts and implications for people and communities is effective, sustained and well-supported by evidence.

The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.

The conclusion is limited with little further insight into the inquiry focus. Emerging trends and future developments are referenced with limited or no discussion.

The conclusion provides adequate further insight into the inquiry focus with a partial discussion of emerging trends and future developments.

The conclusion provides effective and well-supported further insight into the inquiry focus with a thorough and substantiated discussion of emerging trends and future developments.

The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.

Communication is limited. The presentation’s organization and use of media are limited and do not support understanding.

Communication is adequate. The presentation is adequately organized and the use of media is at times coherent but this is not sustained or only partially effective in supporting understanding.

Communication is effective. The presentation is well-organized and coherently uses media to support understanding.