Guide To MYP EAssessment

3/5/2017 Guide to MYP eAssessment
Guide to MYP eAssessment

Introduction
Introduction
How to use this guide
Other documents useful in planning for MYP eAssessment
Common features of on-screen examinations
Common features of on-screen examinations

Topic lists
Examination blueprints
Subject-specific grade descriptors
Preparing for MYP on-screen examinations
Possible response objects
Marks versus levels
Quality assurance
Academic honesty
Candidates with assessment access requirements
Preparing for and administering on-screen examinations
Common features of ePortfolios
Common features of ePortfolios

Using partially completed unit planners
Submission file types
Quality assurance
Academic honesty
Candidates with assessment-access requirements
Uploading ePortfolios
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Subject group details
Language and literature

Language acquisition
Individuals and societies
Sciences
Mathematics
Arts
Physical and health education
Design
Interdisciplinary learning
Personal Project
Resources for additional reading
Resources for additional reading
Glossary
Glossary
Mathematics
eAssessment in mathematics is offered in mathematics and extended mathematics and is assessed by on-screen examination.
Mathematics skills framework
For mathematics, on-screen examinations are written with the expectation that students have completed the mathematics skills framework.
Number
Topic Skills
Standard and extended mathematics
Ordering numbers
Absolute value of a number

Forms of numbers: integers, fractions, decimals, exponents, absolute
value, standard form (scientific notation), recurring decimals and Transformation between different forms of numbers
surds/radicals
Simplification of numerical expressions in the number systems and forms of
number
Number systems: set of positive integers and zero (N), integers (Z),
rational numbers (Q), irrational numbers (Q), and real numbers (R)
Recognizing and classifying numbers in different number systems, including
recurring decimals
Basic vocabulary (element, subset, null set, and so on)
Performing operations
Sets
Properties of sets (commutative, associative, distributive)
Venn diagrams
Drawing and interpreting Venn diagrams
Using Venn diagrams to solve problems in real-life contexts
Using the four number operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and

The four number operations
division) with integers, decimals and fractions
Representing a number as the product of its prime factors and using this
Prime numbers and factors, including greatest common divisor and least
representation to find the greatest common divisor and least common
common multiple
multiple
Expressing the solution set of a linear inequality on the number line (as well
Number lines
as set notation)
Using different forms of rounding; decimal approximation and significant

Estimation figures
Using appropriate forms of rounding to estimate results
Converting between different units of measurement and between different

Units of measurement
currencies
Dividing a quantity in a given ratio

Ratio, percentage; direct and inverse proportion
Finding a constant of proportionality, setting up equations and graphing
direct and inverse relationships
Predicting the next term in a number sequence (linear, quadratic, triangular,

Number sequences
Fibonacci)
Integer exponents Evaluating numbers with integer exponents
Extended mathematics
Using the rules of indices to simplify numerical expressions involving

Fractional exponents
radicals and exponents
Logarithms Evaluating the logarithm of a number and simplifying numerical expressions
Number bases Performing operations with numbers in different bases
Algebra
Topic Skills
Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of algebraic

Expanding and simplifying algebraic expressions
terms
Factorization of algebraic expressions Factorizing linear and quadratic expressions
Substitution Using substitution to evaluate expressions
Rearranging algebraic expressions Changing the subject of the formula
Algebraic fractions Solving equations involving algebraic fractions
Integer and fractional exponents (including negative number

Using the laws of exponents
exponents)
Patterns and sequences Finding and justifying or proving general rules/formulae for sequences
Algorithms Analysing and using well-defined procedures for solving complex problems
The linear function, f(x) = mx + c, its graph, gradient and y-intercept
Parallel and perpendicular lines and the relationships between their gradients
Functions Describing transformed linear, quadratic, exponential, and sine and cosine functions
Types of functions: linear, quadratic, exponential, sine Example: f(x) = a (x h) 2 + k

and cosine
Note: Sine and cosine functions are limited to the form f(x) = a sin (bx) + c
Domain and range
Transformations
Graphing different types of functions and understanding their characteristics
Determining the range, given the domain
Translating, reflecting and dilating functions
Equations:
Linear Solving equations algebraically and graphically

Quadratic
Simultaneous
Solving and graphing linear inequalities

Inequalities
Linear programming
Logarithms with different base number (including natural

Using the laws of logarithms
logarithms)
Graphing different types of functions and understanding their characteristics

Functions and graphs
Addition and subtraction of functions
Sine and cosine, logarithmic and rational (of the form f
(x) = 1/ x) functions Determining inverse and composite functions and their graphs
Inverse and composite functions
Solving equations algebraically and graphically
Inequalities Solving non-linear inequalities
Describing and analysing transformed logarithmic, rational (of the form f (x) = 1/ x),
and sine and cosine functions
Transformations of functions
Example: f(x) = a sin (bx c) + d
Developing, and justifying or proving, general rules/formulae for sequences

Arithmetic and geometric series
Finding the sum of the series, including infinite series
Geometry and trigonometry
Topic Skills
Naming and classifying different geometrical elements (point, line, plane, angle, regular and irregular
Geometrical elements and their classification
planar figures, solids)
Distance Measuring the distance between two points, and between a line and a point
Solving problems using the properties of:

angles in different figures or positions
acute, right and obtuse angles in triangles

Angle properties
angles in intersecting and parallel lines
angles in regular and irregular polygons
angles in circles
Solving problems involving triangles by using:
Pythagoras theorem and its converse

Triangle properties
properties of similar triangles
properties of congruent triangles
Finding the perimeter (circumference), area and volume of regular and irregular two-dimensional (2D)
and three-dimensional (3D) shapes
Perimeter/area/volume
Compound shapes
Identifying the different components of the Cartesian plane: axes, origin, coordinates (x, y) and points
The Cartesian plane
Understanding and using the Cartesian plane, plotting graphs and finding distances between points,
finding the midpoint
Relating angles and sides of right-angled triangles using sine, cosine and tangent
Trigonometric ratios in right-angled triangles
Solving problems in right-angled triangles using trigonometric ratios
Simple transformations, including isometric

transformations Transforming a figure by rotation, reflection, translation and enlarging
Using circle theorems to find:
lengths of chords
Circle geometry
measures of angles and arcs
perimeter and area of sectors
Three-dimensional coordinate geometry Distance, section and midpoint formulae

Similarity and congruency Justifying and proving using theorems of similarity and congruency
Addition, subtraction and scalar multiplication of vectors, both algebraically and graphically
Vectors and vector spaces
Dot product
Sine and cosine rules Using the sine and cosine rules to solve problems
Using simple trigonometric identities to simplify expressions and solve equations where 0 360
Note: Simple trigonometric identities expected are:

Trigonometric identities
sin 2 (x) + cos 2 (x) = 1
tan (x) = sin (x)/cos (x)
Converting angles between degrees and radians

Angle measures
Using radians to solve problems, where appropriate
Note: Radians are not required in standard mathematics.
Statistics and probability
Topic Skills
Graphical analysis and representation (pie charts, histograms, line graphs, scatter Data collection
plots, box-and-whisker plots) Constructing and interpreting graphs Drawing the line of best fit
Population sampling Selecting samples and making inferences about populations

Measures of central tendency/location (mean, mode, median, quartile, percentile) Calculating the mean, median and mode, and choosing the best
for discrete and continuous data measure of central tendency
Measures of dispersion (range, interquartile range) for discrete and continuous
Calculating the interquartile range
data
Calculating probabilities of simple events, with and without

Probability of an event replacement
Probability of independent, mutually exclusive and combined events Calculating probabilities of independent events, mutually exclusive
events and combined events
Probability of successive trials
Solving problems using tree diagrams and Venn diagrams
Making inferences about data given the mean and standard

Standard deviation
deviation
Conditional probability Calculating conditional probability
Standardized symbols, notation and terminology for mathematics
MYP eAssessments use the standards adopted by the IB from a system of notation based on ISO 80000 (International Organization for
Standardization, 2009). Students are expected to recognize this notation in mathematics, and teachers should introduce this notation as a regular part
of MYP courses in these subject groups as appropriate.
For on-screen examinations, symbols, units and equationswhere appropriateare provided on a toolbar to ensure consistent usage and authentic
age-appropriate mathematical communication. If an examination question requires additional symbols or notations, they will be defined and explained
within the context of the relevant task.
Candidates must always use correct mathematical notation, not calculator notation. Candidates should be familiar with scientific notation, also referred
to as standard form as follows:
Answers will require an appropriate use of significant figures or decimal places based on the demands of the question. Unless otherwise indicated, final
answers are to be given correct to three significant figures. Estimation is to be completed by rounding; truncation will not be rewarded.
Correct use of subscript and superscript is expected in all relevant mathematical contexts.
Where specific currency symbols are required, they will be provided as a button on the toolbar.
The following list does not constitute additional curriculum specifications beyond the MYP mathematics framework published in the subject-group
guide. Rather, the symbols below depict the universe of mathematical symbols that could be used in relevant questions and the symbols that will be
available for students to use in their responses. They provide a common shared communication convention for MYP eAssessment.
Symbol Meaning
The set of positive integers and zero, {0, 1, 2, 3, ...}
The set of integers, {0, 1, 2, 3, ...}
The set of rational numbers
The set of real numbers
+ Plus
- Minus
Plus or minus
a multiplied by/times b
Note: also accepted

ab
a b (point mi-hauteur centr)
ab
Not accepted: a b
a
Divided by
b
Note: also accepted a x b1
a/b
= Is equal to
Is not equal to
Is identical to
Is approximately equal to
~ Is proportional to
< Less than
Less than or equal to
> Greater than
Greater than or equal to
Infinity
Recurring decimal, where the dot appears over the first and last repeating numeral
Angle at vertex B in the triangle ABC
Note: the angle is not oriented, it holds that ABC =

CBA

Line segment from A to B
Vector from A to B
Vector a
a
Note: An arrow above the letter symbol can be used instead of bold face type to indicate a vector ( ).
Dot product of a and b

ab
Note: Must be in bold to distinguish from simple multiplication
Sigma, sum of
a to the power of p
Note: use of calculator terminology ^ will not be accepted
Square root
Nth root of a
Note: lf the symbol acts on a composite
expression, parentheses or brackets must be used to avoid ambiguity
Mean value of x
Standard deviation
Absolute value of a
Also: vector magnitude
Functions, models, eg f(x)=
Note: also y= accepted where not dictated by stimulus or question
Inverse functions
e Base of natural logarithm

Logarithm to the base a of argument x
Natural logarithm of x
Pi, ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter
Sine of x, cosine of x, tangent of x
Inverse functions of above
Note: arcsin, etc will be accepted but not provided on the calculator or toolbar.
Is an element of
Is not an element of
The empty (null) set
The number of elements in the finite set A

The universal set
Union
Intersection
Is a proper subset of
Is a subset of
The complement of the set A
Mathematics examination blueprint
Overview
The following table illustrates how on-screen examinations in mathematics assessment are structured.
Task Marks Main criteria assessed Criterion Marks

A 30
Knowing and understanding 40
C 10
C 10
Applying mathematics in real-life contexts 40
D 30
B 30
Investigating patterns 40
C 10
120
Sources
A variety of sources will feature in each assessment and could include the following.
Data tables Animations
Static images Simulations
Videos Graphs
Tools
A variety of response tools will be available to students including but not limited to an on-screen calculator, a measuring tool, drawing canvasses, a
mathematics canvas, a graph plotter and a table drawing tool.
Tasks
Knowing and understanding
The first task assesses students knowledge and understanding of mathematics but marks may be awarded against the other criteria when appropriate
to the skills used in answering a question. For example, a question assessing knowledge and understanding may also require students to move between
different forms of mathematical representation.
Applying mathematics in real-life contexts
The second task assesses students ability to apply mathematics in a real-life context, which is typically connected to the global context for the session.
Students may be required to produce pieces of extended writing to evaluate and justify the validity of mathematics models.
Investigating patterns
Investigative skills in mathematics will be assessed in the final task. The abstract questions in this task will contain a greater degree of scaffolding than
would be appropriate in the classroom to allow students of different abilities to access the task.
Mathematics subject-specific grade descriptors
Grade Subject-specific descriptor
The student:
has a very limited understanding of mathematical concepts; rarely selects or applies appropriate mathematics to solve simple familiar
1 problems
recognizes simple mathematical patterns but does not investigate
very rarely uses appropriate mathematical language or notation; cannot construct arguments or draw conclusions
attempts to create simple models to solve real-life problems, with very limited success.
The student:
has a limited understanding of mathematical concepts; sometimes selects and applies appropriate mathematics to solve simple familiar
problems
2 uses limited strategies to investigate simple mathematical patterns
occasionally uses appropriate mathematical language and moves between forms of notation and representation; draws conclusions that
are difficult to interpret
creates models to solve real-life problems, with limited success.
The student:
has a basic understanding of mathematical concepts; selects and applies appropriate mathematics to solve simple familiar problems,
with frequent mistakes
3
selects and uses strategies to investigate simple mathematical patterns
uses some appropriate mathematical language and begins to move between forms of notation and representation; constructs incomplete
arguments and occasionally draws conclusions
creates and explains models to solve real-life problems, with some success.
The student:
has a good understanding of mathematical concepts; selects and applies appropriate mathematics to solve simple familiar problems,
4 requires support for challenging problems
selects and uses appropriate strategies to investigate mathematical patterns
usually uses appropriate mathematical language and moves between forms of notation and representation
constructs basic logical arguments and draws conclusions; creates and explains relevant models to solve real-life problems.
The student:
consistently understands mathematical concepts well; selects and applies appropriate mathematics to solve challenging familiar
problems; requires support for unfamiliar problems
5 develops and uses a range of strategies to investigate mathematical patterns
uses appropriate mathematical language and frequently moves between forms of notation and representation
constructs arguments and draws conclusions, sometimes containing mistakes; creates and explains relevant models to solve real-life
problems.
The student:
demonstrates a broad and extensive understanding of mathematical concepts; regularly selects and applies appropriate mathematics to
solve challenging familiar and unfamiliar problems, often with independence
6
develops and uses a range of strategies to investigate complex mathematical patterns
consistently uses appropriate mathematical language and frequently moves between forms of notation and representation; constructs
detailed arguments and draws conclusions
creates and justifies sophisticated models to solve real-life problems.
The student:
thoroughly understands mathematical concepts; independently selects and applies appropriate mathematics to solve challenging familiar
and unfamiliar problems
7 develops and uses a wide range of strategies to investigate complex mathematical patterns
consistently uses appropriate mathematical language and flexibly moves between forms of notation and representation; constructs
rigorous arguments and draws sensible conclusions
creates and justifies sophisticated models to solve real-life problems.
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Common features of on-screen examinations

Common features of on-screen examinations

Common features of ePortfolios

Common features of ePortfolios

Subject group details

Language and literature

Resources for additional reading

Resources for additional reading

Mathematics skills framework

Standard and extended mathematics

Absolute value of a number

Basic vocabulary (element, subset, null set, and so on)

Using Venn diagrams to solve problems in real-life contexts

Using the four number operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and

Using different forms of rounding; decimal approximation and significant

Using appropriate forms of rounding to estimate results

Converting between different units of measurement and between different

Dividing a quantity in a given ratio

Predicting the next term in a number sequence (linear, quadratic, triangular,

Using the rules of indices to simplify numerical expressions involving

Standard and extended mathematics

Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of algebraic

Integer and fractional exponents (including negative number

The linear function, f(x) = mx + c, its graph, gradient and y-intercept

Types of functions: linear, quadratic, exponential, sine Example: f(x) = a (x h) 2 + k

Determining the range, given the domain

Translating, reflecting and dilating functions

Linear Solving equations algebraically and graphically

Solving and graphing linear inequalities

Logarithms with different base number (including natural

Graphing different types of functions and understanding their characteristics

Inequalities Solving non-linear inequalities

Developing, and justifying or proving, general rules/formulae for sequences

Geometry and trigonometry

Standard and extended mathematics

Solving problems using the properties of:

angles in different figures or positions

acute, right and obtuse angles in triangles

angles in regular and irregular polygons

Solving problems involving triangles by using:

Pythagoras theorem and its converse

properties of congruent triangles

Simple transformations, including isometric

transformations Transforming a figure by rotation, reflection, translation and enlarging

Using circle theorems to find:

perimeter and area of sectors

Three-dimensional coordinate geometry Distance, section and midpoint formulae

Note: Simple trigonometric identities expected are:

tan (x) = sin (x)/cos (x)

Converting angles between degrees and radians

Note: Radians are not required in standard mathematics.

Statistics and probability

Standard and extended mathematics

Population sampling Selecting samples and making inferences about populations

Calculating probabilities of simple events, with and without

Making inferences about data given the mean and standard

Standardized symbols, notation and terminology for mathematics