Example 6: Florence Nightingale

Assessment

Criterion

A

B

C

D

E (SL)

E (HL)

Total (SL)

Total (HL)

Achievement level awarded

4

3

4

3

6

3

20

17

Maximum possible achievement level

4

3

4

3

6

6

20

20

Comments

Criterion A: Communication

A4—The exploration is concise and easy to follow. A couple of typing errors does not detract from the flow.

Criterion B: Mathematical presentation

B3—Multiple forms are well used.

Criterion C: Personal engagement

C4—The work is highly original, and the student used historical idea to create her own similar situation. She is clearly engaged in the work.

Criterion D: Reflection

D3—There is critical reflection, where the student tries to resolve contradictions discovered.

SL Criterion E: Use of mathematics

E6—Areas of sectors using radians and descriptive statistics are commensurate with the mathematics SL course, and are done well enough at achieve level 6.

HL Criterion E: Use of mathematics

E3—While areas of sector using radians and descriptive statistics are commensurate with the mathematics HL course, the mathematics is not sophisticated enough for a level 4, even though is it rigorous.