IB Psychology Animal Behavior Essay Rubric

17-20 The demands of the question are addressed effectively in a focused and logical structure. Arguments and concepts are developed and there is evidence of psychological understanding and in-depth analysis. There is a detailed knowledge of the major theories and empirical studies of the option and this is used in an effective way to support a coherent argument. There is evaluation of cultural, ethical, gender and methodological considerations and different viewpoints appropriate to the question. In addition, the answer may demonstrate evidence of conceptual ability or a successful challenge to the assumptions implied in the question
14-16 The demands of the question are addressed effectively within a structured framework. The argument is clearly supported by appropriate knowledge of the major theories and empirical studies of the option. The answer demonstrates analytical ability. There is a good attempt at evaluating cultural, ethical, gender and methodological considerations, and different viewpoints appropriate to the question.
11-13 The demands of the question are addressed mainly within a structured framework. Knowledge of the major theories and empirical studies is demonstrated and it is used in a sufficiently accurate, relevant and adequate way to support a sound answer. Analysis may not be fully developed. A good understanding is demonstrated of cultural, ethical, gender and methodological considerations appropriate to the question.
8-10 The question is addressed. The answer is mainly descriptive with some implicit analysis that is not sufficiently related to the question. There is some knowledge of the major theories and empirical studies but this knowledge is used in a limited way in support of the answer. There is reference to cultural, ethical, gender and methodological considerations appropriate to the question. There is a basic structure to the answer
6-7 The question is partially addressed, with limited accurate, relevant and factual knowledge. There is reference to some major theories and empirical studies but these are not used to support the answer. There is little reference to cultural, ethical, gender and methodological considerations appropriate to the question. There is an attempt to structure the answer but it is ot sustained throughout the answer.
4-5 Although there is an attempt to answer the question, knowledge of the options is limited, often inaccurate and of marginal relevance to the question. There is minimal reference to cultural, ethical, gender and methodological considerations appropriate to the question. There is little sense of structure in the answer.
1-3 There is very little or no understanding of the question, nor evidence of knowledge of the options. The answer is no more than a collection of generalizations, or is a paragraph of very few relevant facts. There is almost no organizational structure.
0 If the answer does not achieve the standard described in mark band 1-3 ya get a 0.

Grade Translation

20 = 100 9 = 73
19 = 98 8 = 71
18 = 96 7 = 68
17 = 93 6 = 66
16 = 89 5 = 64
15 = 86 4 = 62
14 = 84 3= 60
13 = 81 2 = 58
12 = 79 1 = 55
11 = 77 0 = 50
10 = 75