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CRITERION A
Knowing and
CRITERION B
Inquiring and
CRITERION C
Processing and
CRITERION D
Reflecting on
4
Criteria
2
Levels
28+
Modules
180+
Questions
IB MYP Sciences Assessment Framework
All Four Criteria โ Fully Elaborated
IB MYP Sciences criteria are shared across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Each criterion is worth 8 marks.
Criterion A MAX 8 MARKS ๐ง
Knowing and Understanding
Recall, use, and apply scientific knowledge and understanding to solve problems set in familiar and unfamiliar situations. Use scientific language and notation correctly.๐ Assessment Strands (iโiv)
Outline scientific knowledge and explain scientific concepts, principles, laws, and theories
Apply scientific knowledge and understanding to solve problems set in familiar situations
Apply scientific knowledge and understanding to solve problems set in unfamiliar situations
Evaluate the validity of a scientific model, law, or theory in relation to new evidence or information
โ๏ธ Physics Topics Covered
Forces & Motion
- Newton's three laws of motion
- Speed, velocity & acceleration
- Distance-time & velocity-time graphs
- Forces โ balanced & unbalanced
- Momentum & impulse (Extended)
Energy
- Forms of energy & energy stores
- Conservation of energy
- Work done and power
- Efficiency calculations
- Specific heat capacity
Waves
- Properties of waves โ amplitude, frequency, wavelength
- Transverse & longitudinal waves
- Reflection, refraction & diffraction
- The electromagnetic spectrum
- Sound โ speed, pitch & loudness
Electricity
- Current, voltage & resistance (Ohm's law)
- Series & parallel circuits
- Electrical power & energy
- Magnetic fields & electromagnetism
- Transformers (Extended)
Criterion B MAX 8 MARKS ๐งช
Inquiring and Designing
Design and carry out scientific investigations. Formulate testable hypotheses, identify variables, design fair experiments, and select appropriate equipment and techniques.๐ Assessment Strands (iโiv)
Explain a problem or question to be tested by a scientific investigation and formulate a testable hypothesis
Explain how to manipulate variables and describe how data will be collected
Describe and explain a method for testing the hypothesis and explain how the data will be analysed
Explain how sufficient, relevant data will be collected to address the research question
๐ Topics Covered
Scientific Method
- Arithmetic sequences & nth term
- Geometric sequences & common ratio
- Fibonacci-type sequences
- Recursive definitions
- Sum of arithmetic & geometric series (Extended)
Data Collection
- Linear functions & gradients
- Quadratic functions & parabolas
- Exponential growth & decay
- Inverse & composite functions (Extended)
- Piecewise-defined functions (Extended)
Physics Practicals
- Numerical pattern recognition
- Generalising results with algebra
- Testing & refining conjectures
- Extending patterns to new contexts
- Proof by induction (Extended)
Safety & Ethics
- Plotting & interpreting graphs
- Gradient as a rate of change
- Area under a graph
- Intersection of functions
- Transformations of curves
Criterion c MAX 8 MARKS ๐
Processing and Evaluating
Process, interpret, and evaluate data from scientific investigations. Identify patterns, draw conclusions, evaluate experimental methods, and suggest improvements.๐ Assessment Strands (iโiv)
Present collected and transformed data clearly, using appropriate means โ tables, graphs, calculations
Interpret data and explain results, using scientific reasoning to determine whether the hypothesis is valid
Evaluate the validity and reliability of the experimental method and the quality of the data
Suggest improvements to the method and explain how they would reduce error or improve reliability
โ๏ธ Physics Topics Covered
Data Processing
- Calculating averages, ranges & uncertainties
- Percentage error & percentage change
- Drawing & interpreting graphs
- Line of best fit & gradient calculations
- Proportionality & inverse relationships
Analysis
- Identifying patterns & trends
- Linking results to theory
- Drawing valid conclusions
- Explaining anomalous results
- Comparing results to accepted values
Evaluation
- Assessing validity of hypothesis
- Identifying sources of error (systematic & random)
- Evaluating reliability of data
- Suggesting specific improvements
- Commenting on sample size & range
Communication
- Writing structured lab reports
- Using SI units & significant figures
- Scientific language & terminology
- Referencing and citations
- Presenting findings clearly
Criterion D MAX 8 MARKS ๐
Reflecting on the Impacts of Science
Reflect on the ways science and its application interact with our society and environment. Evaluate the benefits and limitations of science and consider its ethical dimensions.๐ Assessment Strands (iโiv)
Summarise the ways in which science is applied and used to address a specific problem or issue
Discuss and evaluate the various implications of using science to address the problem or issue (social, ethical, economic, political, cultural, or environmental)
Apply scientific language effectively and use documentation and bibliography correctly
Evaluate the impact of possible solutions or applications, and make reasoned judgements about their use
โ๏ธ Physics Topics Covered
Energy & Society
- Fossil fuels vs renewables
- Nuclear energy โ benefits & risks
- Energy efficiency in the home
- Climate change & global warming
- Carbon footprint & sustainability
Technology
- Medical imaging โ X-rays & ultrasound
- GPS & satellite communication
- Electric vehicles & batteries
- Smart technologies & sensors
- Space exploration & its value
Ethics & Society
- CERN & particle physics โ who benefits?
- Nuclear weapons & disarmament
- Privacy & surveillance technology
- Access to technology globally
- Responsibility of scientists
Environment
- Light & noise pollution
- Electromagnetic radiation safety
- E-waste & toxic materials
- Sustainable engineering
- Physics in environmental monitoring
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Topic Modules
What You Will Learn
UNIT 01
Forces & Motion
- Newton's laws (1, 2, 3)
- Speed, velocity & acceleration
- Distance-time graphs
- Pressure in solids & fluids
- Turning forces & moments
UNIT 02
Energy
- Energy forms & stores
- Work done = F ร d
- Power = E/t
- Efficiency = useful/total
- Conduction, convection & radiation
UNIT 03
Waves & Light
- Wave properties โ ฮป, f, A, v
- Reflection & refraction
- Total internal reflection
- EM spectrum & uses
- Lenses & the eye
UNIT 04
Electricity
- V = IR (Ohm's law)
- Series & parallel circuits
- P = IV, E = Pt
- Charge & current (I = Q/t)
- Magnets & electromagnets
What’s Included
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Topic Notes
Concise, exam-focused PDFs for every subtopic with embedded worked examples
Worked Examples
Full step-by-step solutions matching the IB MYP mark scheme exactly
Practice Sheets
Criterion-tagged drill sets โ A, B, C, D questions with full answer keys
Video Tutorials
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Mock Assessments
Full-length papers in authentic IB MYP eAssessment format
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