Rubric for Science Criterion D
Reflecting on the impacts of Science
In this assessment you will discuss one example of how scientific knowledge and understanding can
be applied to solve a problem faced by society, and reflect on the implications of using science in
one of these ways:
moral, ethical, social, economic, political, cultural or environmental
1-2
3-4
5-6
7-8
How science is
applied to address
an issue
Outline the ways
in which science is
used to address a
specific problem
or issue
Describe the ways
in which science is
used to address a
specific problem
or issue
The implications
of the use of
science as a
solution
Outline the
implications of
using science to
solve a specific
problem or issue,
interacting with a
factor
Summarize the
ways in which
science is used to
address a specific
problem or issue
Describe the
implications of
using science and
its application to
solve a specific
problem or issue,
interacting with a
factor
Scientific
Language
Apply scientific
language to
communicate
understanding but
does so with
limited success
Sometimes apply
scientific language
to communicate
understanding
Usually apply
scientific language
to communicate
understanding
clearly and
precisely
Documentation of
sources
Document
sources, with
limited success
Sometimes
document sources
correctly
Usually document
sources correctly
Explain the ways
in which science is
used to address a
specific problem
or issue
Discuss and
evaluate the
implications of
using science to
solve a specific
problem or issue,
interacting with a
factor
Consistently
apply scientific
language to
communicate
understanding
clearly and
precisely
Document
sources
completely
Discuss the
implications of
using science to
solve a specific
problem or issue,
interacting with a
factor
Command Terms
Apply
Describe
Discuss
Use knowledge and understanding in response to a given situation or real circumstances
Give a detailed account or picture of a situation, event, pattern or process
Evaluate
Explain
Outline
Summarize
Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations
Give a detailed account including reasons or causes
Give a brief account
Abstract a general theme or major points
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
Possible areas to develop ATL Skills
Thinking
Social
Communication
Self-management
Research
Evaluate the implications and consequences of use of science on society
Consider the perspectives of different cultures or sectors of society
Use scientific language to communicate clearly and precisely and document sources
completely using in-text referencing and a bibliography in the MLA format
Structure your writing logically and manage your time effectively
Choose reliable sources of information that support your discussion
Compiled from IB MYP Sciences guide May 2014
Rubric for Science Criterion D
Reflecting on the impacts of Science
In this assessment you will discuss one example of how scientific knowledge and understanding can
be applied to solve a problem faced by society, and reflect on the implications of using science in
one of these ways:
moral, ethical, social, economic, political, cultural or environmental
1-2
3-4
5-6
7-8
How science is
applied to address
an issue
Outline the ways
in which science is
used to address a
specific problem
or issue
Describe the ways
in which science is
used to address a
specific problem
or issue
The implications
of the use of
science as a
solution
Outline the
implications of
using science to
solve a specific
problem or issue,
interacting with a
factor
Summarize the
ways in which
science is used to
address a specific
problem or issue
Describe the
implications of
using science and
its application to
solve a specific
problem or issue,
interacting with a
factor
Scientific
Language
Apply scientific
language to
communicate
understanding but
does so with
limited success
Sometimes apply
scientific language
to communicate
understanding
Usually apply
scientific language
to communicate
understanding
clearly and
precisely
Documentation of
sources
Document
sources, with
limited success
Sometimes
document sources
correctly
Usually document
sources correctly
Explain the ways
in which science is
used to address a
specific problem
or issue
Discuss and
evaluate the
implications of
using science to
solve a specific
problem or issue,
interacting with a
factor
Consistently
apply scientific
language to
communicate
understanding
clearly and
precisely
Document
sources
completely
Discuss the
implications of
using science to
solve a specific
problem or issue,
interacting with a
factor
Command Terms
Apply
Describe
Discuss
Use knowledge and understanding in response to a given situation or real circumstances
Give a detailed account or picture of a situation, event, pattern or process
Evaluate
Explain
Outline
Summarize
Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations
Give a detailed account including reasons or causes
Give a brief account
Abstract a general theme or major points
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
Possible areas to develop ATL Skills
Thinking
Social
Communication
Self-management
Research
Evaluate the implications and consequences of use of science on society
Consider the perspectives of different cultures or sectors of society
Use scientific language to communicate clearly and precisely and document sources
completely using in-text referencing and a bibliography in the MLA format
Structure your writing logically and manage your time effectively
Choose reliable sources of information that support your discussion
Compiled from IB MYP Sciences guide May 2014
Compiled from IB MYP Sciences guide May 2014