Category 1: IB Alphabet Soup
What do the letters MYP stand for?
Middle Years Programme
What is the maximum score you can achieve on any SINGLE criterion descriptor (A, B, C, or D)?
8 points
Which Learner Profile attribute describes someone who acts with integrity, honesty, and fairness?
Principled
Why do we use Global Contexts in our units? Or what are Global Contexts in a unit?
To connect classroom learning to real-world human experiences. Or what connects the units to real-world human experiences.
What is the difference between a Formative and a Summative assessment?
Formative is practice/feedback; Summative is the final evaluated task.
What does ATL stand for in the IB framework?
(Answer: Approaches to Learning)
Approaches to Learning
Since there are 4 criteria (A, B, C, D) each scored out of 8, what is the maximum possible combined score you can get across all criteria in a subject?
32 points [8 × 4]
Name any 3 of the 10 IB Learner Profile attributes right now!
e.g., Thinker, Caring, Balanced, Risk-Taker, Reflective, etc.
Which Global Context would you focus on if your unit explores environmental impact or climate action?
Globalization and Sustainability
What document or tool tells you exactly what is required to reach Levels 1–2, 3–4, 5–6, or 7–8?
Assessment Rubric / Criteria Descriptors
Name the IB program that comes directly after the MYP in Grades 11 and 12.
Diploma Programme [DP] or Career-related Programme [CP])
THE GRADE BOUNDARY QUESTION: How do teachers turn your total criteria score (out of 32) into your official final IB grade (1–7)?
Level 7 28 – 32 Excellent
Level 6 24 – 27 Very Good
Level 5 19 – 23 Good
Level 4 15 – 18 Satisfactory/Competent
Level 3 10 – 143 Mediocre
Level 2 6 – 9 Poor
Level 1 1 – 5 Very Poor
If a student reflects on their mistakes after a project to improve next time, which attribute are they showing?
Reflective
Which Global Context focuses on identity, mental/physical health, and personal relationships?
Identities and Relationships.
True or False: Scoring a 4 out of 8 on a criterion means you failed with a 50%.
False! A 3–4 indicates "Substantial" achievement/passing in IB.
What do the letters IDU stand for in the MYP, and what makes this type of unit unique?
Interdisciplinary Unit — a unit that combines concepts and criteria from two or more distinct subjects to create a new, integrated perspective.
If a student scores a 5 in Crit A, 6 in Crit B, 4 in Crit C, and 5 in Crit D, what is their total score out of 32, and what official IB Grade (1–7) is that?
Total score is 20 out of 32, which maps to an official IB Grade of 5 (Good).
Name the TWO Learner Profile attributes that describe someone willing to explore new ideas without fear of mistakes, while actively respecting other cultures.
Risk-Taker (or Courageous) and Open-Minded
How many official IB Global Contexts are there in total? Name at least 3 of them.
There are 6 Global Contexts. (Identities & Relationships, Orientation in Space & Time, Personal & Cultural Expression, Scientific & Technical Innovation, Globalization & Sustainability, Fairness & Development).
What is an "IB Command Word", and why is it the most important word in any assignment prompt?
It is the action verb (e.g., Evaluate, Outline, State) that tells you the exact depth of thinking and level of detail required to score in high criteria bands.
What do the acronyms SOI and GRASPS stand for in IB unit planning?
SOI = Statement of Inquiry; GRASPS = Goal, Role, Audience, Situation, Product, Standards (the design framework for authentic summative tasks).
What total score out of 32 is the absolute minimum boundary needed to achieve the highest possible IB grade of a 7?
28 points (Score range 28–32 = IB Grade 7).
Which Learner Profile attribute is defined as "expressing ideas confidently and creatively in more than one language or language register"?
Communicator
If a unit explores artificial intelligence, space exploration, or engineering breakthroughs, which Global Context is it using?
Scientific and Technical Innovation
True or False: Scoring a "0" on a criterion descriptor means you received a 0% F grade. Explain why or why not!
False! In IB, a Level 0 simply means the student did not reach a standard described by any of the 1–8 descriptors (or submitted work with insufficient evidence to judge). It is a measure of achievement, not a traditional point-loss percentage.