This is a scoring rubric for all MYP science work assessed under Criterion D: Reflecting on the impacts of science

1. This is the rubric for all work assessed under Criterion D. Click on any hyperlink in the rubric to see an
official MYP definition of the term, as well as our own ‘student-friendly’ definition.
Level Criterion D: “Reflecting on the Impacts of Science”
General Descriptors for Grades 9-10 (MYP 4-5)
7 - 8 i. ​explain​ the ways in which science is ​applied​ and used to address a specific problem or issue
ii. ​discuss​ and ​evaluate​ the implications of using science and its ​application​ to solve a specific
problem or issue, interacting with a factor (​cultural​, ​economic​, ​environmental​, ​ethical​,
moral​, ​political​, ​social​)
iii. consistently ​apply​ scientific language to communicate understanding clearly and precisely
iv. ​document​ sources completely.
5 - 6 i. ​describe​ the ways in which science is ​applied​ and used to address a specific problem or
issue
ii. ​discuss​ the implications of using science and its ​application​ to solve a specific problem or
issue, interacting with a factor (​cultural​, ​economic​, ​environmental​, ​ethical​, ​moral​, ​political​,
social​)
iii. usually ​apply​ scientific language to communicate understanding clearly and precisely
iv. usually ​document​ sources correctly.
3 - 4 i. ​summarize​ the ways in which science is ​applied​ and used to address a specific problem or
issue
ii. ​describe​ the implications of using science and its ​application​ to solve a specific problem or
issue, interacting with a factor (​cultural​, ​economic​, ​environmental​, ​ethical​, ​moral​, ​political​,
social​)
iii. sometimes ​apply​ understanding scientific language to communicate
iv. sometimes ​document​ sources correctly.
1 - 2 i. ​outline​ the ways in which science is used to address a specific problem or issue
ii. ​outline​ the implications of using science to solve a specific problem or issue, interacting
with a factor (​cultural​, ​economic​, ​environmental​, ​ethical​, ​moral​, ​political​, ​social​)
iii. ​apply​ scientific language to communicate understanding but does so with limited success
iv. ​document​ sources, with limited success.
0 The student does not reach a standard identified by any of the descriptors below.
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2. D: Reflecting
on Science
Level
8 - 7
Level
6 - 5
Level
4 - 3
Level
2 - 1
Level
0
i. Explaining
how science
solves a
problem
explain​ the
ways in which
science is
applied​ and
used to
address a
specific
problem or
issue
describe​ the
ways in which
science is
applied​ and
used to
address a
specific
problem or
issue
summarize​ the
ways in which
science is
applied​ and
used to
address a
specific
problem or
issue
outline​ the
ways in which
science is used
to address a
specific
problem or
issue
does not reach
a standard
identified by
any of the
descriptors
ii. DIscussing
and evaluating
the
implications of
science
discuss​ and
evaluate​ the
implications of
using science
and its
application​ to
solve a
specific
problem or
issue,
interacting
with a factor
(​cultural​,
economic​,
environmental
, ​ethical​,
moral​,
political​,
social​)
discuss​ the
implications of
using science
and its
application​ to
solve a specific
problem or
issue,
interacting
with a factor
(​cultural​,
economic​,
environmental
, ​ethical​,
moral​,
political​,
social​)
describe​ the
implications of
using science
and its
application​ to
solve a specific
problem or
issue,
interacting
with a factor
(​cultural​,
economic​,
environmental
, ​ethical​,
moral​,
political​,
social​)
outline​ the
implications of
using science
to solve a
specific
problem or
issue,
interacting
with a factor
(​cultural​,
economic​,
environmental
, ​ethical​,
moral​,
political​,
social​)
does not reach
a standard
identified by
any of the
descriptors
iii.
Communicatin
g effectively
consistently
apply
scientific
language to
communicate
understanding
clearly and
precisely
usually ​apply
scientific
language to
communicate
understanding
clearly and
precisely
sometimes
apply
understanding
scientific
language to
communicate
apply​ scientific
language to
communicate
understanding
but does so
with limited
success
does not reach
a standard
identified by
any of the
descriptors
iv.
Documenting
sources
document
sources
completely
usually
document
sources
correctly
sometimes
document
sources
correctly
document
sources with
limited success
does not reach
a standard
identified by
any of the
descriptors
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3. Term MYP definition​ on top
Student-friendly definition​ underneath
Apply MYP definition​: Use knowledge and understanding in response to a given situation
or real circumstance.
Student-friendly definition​: Use what you already know in a new and/or different
situation.
Cultural MYP definition:​ Patterns of knowledge, behaviour, beliefs, shared attitudes, values,
goals and practices that characterize groups of people
Student-friendly definition:​ The shared beliefs and values of different groups of
people.
Describe MYP definition​: Give a detailed account or picture of a situation, event, pattern or
process.
Student-friendly definition​: Tell how something happened (i.e. “first this, then that,
then the next thing”). In experiments, identify the minimum and maximum values of
data in experimental results and recount the overall trends between variables.
Discuss MYP definition​: Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of
arguments, factors or hypotheses. Opinions or conclusions should be presented
clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.
Student-friendly definition​: Look at both sides of an argument or an issue, weighing
the strengths and limitations of each side. Conclusions should be based on scientific
evidence.
Document MYP definition​: Credit sources of information used by referencing or citing, following
the MLA system. References should be included in the text and also at the end of the
piece of work in a bibliography.
Student-friendly definition​: Use in-text references and a bibliography to show where
you found the ideas and information in a piece of work.
Economic MYP definition:​ Production, distribution, and use of income, wealth, and
commodities
Student-friendly definition:​ Anything having to do with money, either personally or
as a society
Environmental MYP definition:​ Circumstances, objects, or conditions by which one is surrounded
Student-friendly definition:​ Our surroundings, particularly the natural (not built)
world
Ethical MYP definition:​ Process of rational inquiry to decide on issues as right or wrong, as
applied to the people and their actions
Student-friendly definition:​ Determining whether or not an action is right or wrong
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4. Evaluate MYP definition​: Make an appraisal by weighing the strengths versus the limitations.
Student-friendly definition​: Look at how well something worked, whether it’s a
hypothesis, method, or collection of information.
Explain MYP definition​: Give a detailed account.
Student-friendly definition​: Tell how and why something happened and justify it with
scientific evidence and/or reasons.
Moral MYP definition:​ Principles of right or wrong behaviour derived from a particular
society
Student-friendly definition:​ Relating ethical decisions to culture
Outline MYP definition​: Give a brief account.
Student-friendly definition​: Briefly describe the major points or concepts.
Political MYP definition:​ Relates to government or public affairs
Student-friendly definition:​ How different groups or countries have power under the
law
Social MYP definition:​ Interactions between groups of people involving issues such as
welfare, safety, rights, justice or class
Student-friendly definition:​ The ways in which people interact with one another
Summarize MYP definition​: Abstract a general theme or major points.
Student-friendly definition​: Distill a lot of information down to the key essential
points.
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