Module 1 — Programme Framework & Assessment Design

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1. What is the primary goal of translating IB mark schemes into student-facing rubrics?

2. Which of the following should a rubric prioritize?

3. Why should command words be explicitly defined in student rubrics?

4. What is the benefit of peer-reviewing using a rubric?

5. What is feed-forward assessment?

6. How can teachers ensure consistency in marking?

7. What is the primary function of a rubric's 'level' descriptors?

8. Why is it important to include exemplars with a rubric?

9. What is a 'moderation sprint'?

10. How should a rubric handle uncertainty analysis?

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1. A student submits an IA where they get the correct result but show no uncertainty analysis. How do you respond using your rubric?

2. Students are confused by the IB command word 'evaluate'. How do you proceed?

3. Two teachers in your department disagree on a grade. What is the correct action?

4. A student asks for feedback on a draft. What is the most effective approach?

5. You find that your rubric is too vague for students to follow. What is the best fix?

6. What should be the main focus of your feedback on an IA?

7. Students focus on numerical precision but ignore scientific context. How do you adjust your teaching?

8. A student claims their data is perfect. How do you use the rubric to guide their reflection?

9. Your rubric seems to favor high-achieving students too much. How can you increase inclusivity?

10. You want to prove your classroom is 'ready' for IB moderation. What is the best strategy?