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IB Economics Internal Assessment Quiz! Do you know the basics?
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What is NOT a criteria for choosing an article?
It must be no older than a year from writing the commentary
It must come from a newspaper
Should be less than 2 pages long
Each commentary must use a different source
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What are ways to demonstrate application?
Use small quotes when explaining economic concepts/ diagrams
Make use of numbers and calculations
Break down the article by using economic concepts
Use of econ concepts that are clearly linked to the article.
3
What happens if you get caught plagiarizing?
You fail the IB DP Program
You have a chance for a rewrite
You get a zero for the commentary plagiarized
4
What % is the IA Portfolio of your final grade?
25%
10%
30%
20%
5
Who is responsible for keeping their completed IAs safe and on file?
Mr. Cooper
The Student....aka you
Mrs. Robin
Google Drive
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How many commentaries MUST you write and submit?
5
6
4
At least 3
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How much does your draft Micro IA count for this semester?
It doesn't count as it is a draft
It is a summative grade
It is a formative grade
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How many diagrams do you need to have explained?
Diagrams? Who needs those?
1 (in special cases)
more than 3
at least 2
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Do you have to define terms in your commentary?
Advised to explain key terms
Definitions are expected & not counted in the the word count
Full definitions are expected
It is not required
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What goes on your cover page for each commentary?
Word Count
Your Source
Date article is published
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How often will you receive feedback from your teacher?
As many times as you like till you submit the final draft
You don't receive feedback, it goes directly to the IB
Written comments are given one time after your draft
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Is it possible to use other sources in addition to your article?
Yes, 1 or 2 are fine but only for small details.
No, only your article can be used.
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What is the word count for each commentary?
1000-1200 words
600-700 words
550- 650 words
650- 750 words
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What is the purpose of the internal assessment?
To follow up on aspects of econ you are truly interested
The more work, the better
You can investigate issues relevant to your own country
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What should be highlighted?
Key terms
Key points you will reference in your article
Quotes
IB DP Coordinator's Name: Mr. Paul Cooper
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What gets counted in your word count
Footnotes
Headings of diagrams less than 10 words
Labels of less than 5 words on your diagram
Calculations/ equations
17
What is your file name for each commentary
Word Count
Source
Your name
Part of the syllabus (ex. micro, etc.)
18
Which criterion is worth the most points?
Evaluation
Diagrams
Application
Analysis
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Must your teacher approve your article before you plan and write your first draft?
Yes, it is expected and highly advised
No, teachers cannot help at all
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What happens if you go over the word count?
The examiner will stop reading at 750
You lose three points
The whole commentary is receives a "0"
You lose one point
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Which is NOT a good/ appropriate way to choose an article?
Check headlines of newspapers & magazines in the library
Go directly to The Economist
Use articles based on article already used in class
Search "subsidies in ......" in Google News
