IB ESSAY RUBRIC
Understands
the question
Use of facts
&
appropriate
detail
Analysis &
Argument
Focus &
Structure of
Essay
0
1-3
4-5
6-7
8-10
11-13
14-16
17-20
Does not
reach any
standard to
earn a 1
Little
understanding
of the question
Little
understanding
of the
question.
Question is
not addressed
effectively
Some
indication
that
question is
understood.
Question
partially
addressed
Demands of
question are
generally
understood and
addressed
Demands of
question are
effectively &
relevantly
addressed
Demands of
question are
effectively &
relevantly &
consistently
addressed
Does not
reach any
standard to
earn a 1
Some facts
that related
only mildly to
the question
Limited
amount of
accurate &
relevant
coverage
A relevant &
coherent
argument
which is
supported by
limited
material
Answer is
clearly
supported by
appropriate
factual
knowledge
Arguments are
detailed & well
developed
throughout the
entire essay
Does not
reach any
standard to
earn a 1
Collection of
generalizations
Some limited
historical
facts and
comments,
though
inaccurate &
marginally
relevant
Limited
amount of
argument &
analysis
Demands of
question are
understood
&
addressed,
though not
all
implications
are
considered
Answer is
supported
by accurate,
relevant &
adequate
knowledge
Essay
includes a
limited
amount of
description
Accurate
knowledge that
is mainly a
descriptive
narrative.
Lacks
significant
analysis
Demonstrates
a consistent
level of
analytical
ability,
though not
all aspects
have been
addressed
Does not
reach any
standard to
earn a 1
Lacking
appropriate
skills &
organization
Little
evidence of
skills, focus
& structure
Some attempt
to structure,
either
chronologically
or analyticially
is evident
Adequate
knowledge
that
includes a
fair amount
of
description,
but also
offers some
analysis
Analytical
structure or
soundly
focused
combination
of analysis
& narrative
Either well
developed
awareness f
historiographical
issues or good
conceptual
ability or
successful
challenge to the
question
Clearly
structured and
focused essay
that focuses on
analysis
throughout the
entire essay
Little
evidence of
appropriate
skills &
organization
Structured
framework
that
effectively
demonstrates
analysis,
narrative &
chronology