Read the official IB Economics Internal Assessment criteria with markbands, guiding questions, and notes. Use the selectors to switch subject, level, or component; the optional AI grading prompt stays at the bottom for self-review.
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The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.
Relevant diagram(s) are included but not explained, or the explanations are incorrect.
Relevant, accurate and correctly labelled diagram(s) are included, with a limited explanation.
Relevant, accurate and correctly labelled diagram(s) are included, with a full explanation.
The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.
Economic terminology relevant to the article is included in the commentary.
Economic terminology relevant to the article is used appropriately throughout the commentary.
The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.
Relevant economic theory is applied to the article with limited analysis.
Relevant economic theory is applied to the article throughout the commentary with appropriate economic analysis.
Relevant economic theory is applied to the article throughout the commentary with effective economic analysis.
Either the work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below or the key concept identified has already been used in another commentary.
A key concept is identified and there has been an attempt to link it to the article.
A key concept is identified and the link to the article is partially explained.
A key concept is identified and the link to the article is fully explained.
The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.
Judgments are made that are supported by limited reasoning.
Judgments are made that are supported by appropriate reasoning.
Judgments are made that are supported by effective and balanced reasoning.
The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.
One rubric requirement is met.
Two rubric requirements are met.
Three rubric requirements are met.
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