Assessment

There are six IB assessment objectives that are relevant to the core externally examined papers. Specifically, the assessment objectives are:

To demonstrate historical understanding through the acquisition, selection, and effective use of knowledge (Papers 1, 2, and IA).
To demonstrate an understanding of historical context; cause and effect; continuity and change (Papers 1, 2, 3 and IA).
To evaluate different approaches to, and interpretations of, historical events, and topics (Papers 1, 2, 3, and IA).
To comprehend, analyze, and evaluate historical sources as evidence (Paper 1).
To present historical explanations using arguments that are clear, coherent, relevant, and well substantiated (Papers 2 and 3).
To compare and contrast issues or events across time and space (Paper 2 and 3).

There is one more assessment objective for both Standard and Higher students:

To undertake individual research and present results using a formal plan of organisation and presentation (IA).

This objective is focused on the Internal Assessment.

Higher-level students also have to cover:

To demonstrate in-depth historical understanding of a period of regional history though the critical evaluation and synthesis of appropriate knowledge and concepts (Paper 3).