Category 1: Command Word Level-Up
What command word replaces "Outline" or "Describe" when you are required to break down information into component parts?
ANALYZE
True or False: In MYP 5 Criterion A, simply listing facts is enough to reach a Level 7–8. Explain.
False — it requires deep synthesis and evaluation.
How many total Criteria (A, B, C, D) are evaluated in every MYP subject?
4 Criteria.
In MYP 3 I&S, you describe historical events or geographic features. What higher-level thinking skill must you show in MYP 5 when discussing causes and effects?
Analysis (or Evaluating impacts/perspectives)
Which ATL skill category becomes vital when juggling multiple long-term deadlines in High School?
Self-Management / Time Management
In MYP 3, you might be asked to "State" a conclusion. In MYP 5, you are asked to "_____", which means giving valid reasons/evidence to support your judgment.
Justify
Criterion C focuses on basic organization. What added focus does MYP 5 look for in communication?
Sophisticated structure, audience awareness, and precise terminology.
Which Criterion usually evaluates your planning, research process, or design stage before creating a final product?
Criterion B
What type of sources must you critically evaluate for origin, purpose, value, and limitations (OPVL) in MYP 5 I&S Criteria A and B?
Primary and Secondary Sources
Finding academic sources and evaluating author credibility falls under which ATL skill?
Information Literacy / Research
What is the main difference in effort between "Summarizing" a source vs. "Evaluating" it?
Summarizing restates main points; Evaluating judges value, bias, strengths, and limitations.
Descriptor Match: Does "Demonstrates comprehensive and nuanced understanding" belong to MYP 3 or MYP 5 Level 7–8?
MYP 5
How does Criterion D (Reflecting/Applying) shift from MYP 3 to MYP 5?
Shifts from basic personal reflection to analyzing broader real-world implications.
What command word in Criterion D asks you to present a balanced argument that weighs opposing perspectives before reaching a conclusion?
Evaluate (or Discuss)
How does "Critical Thinking" evolve in Grade 9/10 compared to Grade 8?
Moving from spotting patterns to challenging assumptions and synthesizing original ideas.
Which command word requires you to make a clear judgment by weighing the strengths, limitations, pros, and cons of an argument or product?
Evaluate
In MYP 3, reaching a Level 7–8 requires showing a "substantial" understanding. What word replaces "substantial" at Level 7–8 in MYP 5?
"Comprehensive" (or "Nuanced" / "In-depth")
What is the main structural difference in focus between Criterion A and Criterion D across subjects?
Criterion A tests subject-specific knowledge, concepts, and analysis. Criterion D tests real-world application, broader implications, and critical evaluation/reflection.
In an upper MYP I&S essay, what must you include in Criterion C to ensure your communication is academically credible and avoids plagiarism?
In-text citations and a formal bibliography / reference list (e.g., MLA/APA)
Which specific sub-category of ATL Self-Management skills focuses on monitoring performance, coping with stress, and learning from failure?
Affective Skills (Resilience / Emotional Management)
Explain the difference in expectation between the command words "Synthesize" and "Demonstrate".
Demonstrate means to show/prove reasoning through practical application or evidence. Synthesize means to combine different ideas, sources, or components to form a new, coherent whole.
What specific academic requirement is added to Criteria B and C in upper MYP (Grades 9 & 10) compared to Grade 8 when using outside sources?
Formal academic referencing / citations (e.g., MLA, APA) and evaluating source reliability/bias.
How does Criterion B (Planning/Inquiring) shift in student independence from Grade 8 to Grade 9/10?
In Grade 8, teachers provide structured templates and guided research prompts. In Grade 10, students must independently design original methodologies and formulate their own complex research questions.
Explain the difference between analyzing a map/data set (Criterion A) and evaluating a real-world decision's socio-economic or environmental impact (Criterion D).
Criterion A involves interpreting facts, concepts, and data. Criterion D involves making value judgments, analyzing real-world implications, and defending a synthesized stance.
Give an example (SPECIFIC) of how "Transfer Skills" (an ATL skill category) are evaluated in upper MYP.
Taking a skill or concept learned in one context (e.g., statistical analysis in Math) and applying it to solve a problem in a different context (e.g., analyzing data in Science or Humanities).