VI. Assessment model
Type of assessment
Format of assessment
Weighting of
final grade (%)
External
50
Impact analysis
Students plan and undertake a self-directed
project focused on a real-world issue of their
choice. They write a project report focused on the
project’s impact on the community and the
progress made towards the intended goals.
30
Competencies portfolio
Students curate and annotate four artefacts from
their course portfolio. These artefacts evidence
the development of competencies relating to
leadership and changemaker mindsets.
20
Internal
50
Comparative case study
Students undertake a comparative case study
analysis. Part A of this task consists of a
collaborative group activity where students engage
with a case study produced by the IB. Part B of this
task consists of an individual presentation of their
comparative analysis.
20
Project proposal
Students create an individual project proposal
which is pitched to a panel audience for feedback.
The project proposal write-up includes a systems
map and has a particular focus on knowledge,
skills and understandings associated with project
management.
30
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