IB MYP Design Criterion A Strand ii Explained
A ii. constructs a detailed research plan, which identifies and prioritizes the primary and secondary research needed to develop a solution to the problem independently
Create a long list of research topics - then change these ideas into research questions using the MYP command terms - think about what data and information will be needed to be collected so that you can make a solution to the problem outline in AI
Identify a variety of places to find answers and collect data (primary, secondary, qualitative and quantitative research)
Consider that you have to solve this problem without your teacher's help - what do you need to know and where would you find it?
Prioritise HIGH - MEDIUM - LOW and add "because" to justify your classification
Organise and present your research plan (consider visual ways to communicate - tables, flow charts, outlines, mind maps, etc.)
N.B. this is a research plan... not actual research
Criterion A Strand ii Assessment
0 ~ student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors
3-4 ~ outlines a research plan, which identifies primary and secondary research needed to develop a solution to the problem, with some guidance
5-6 ~ constructs a research plan, which identifies and prioritizes primary and secondary research needed to develop a solution to the problem, with some guidance
7-8 ~ constructs a detailed research plan, which identifies and prioritizes the primary and secondary research needed to develop a solution to the problem independently
Criterion A Strand ii Differentiation
The student (outlines a --> constructs a --> constructs a detailed) research plan, which identifies primary and secondary research needed to develop a solution to the problem, (with some guidance -->independently)
Design Command Terms for use in your RESEARCH QUESTIONS
Analyse = Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure
Construct = Display information in a diagrammatic or logical form
Create = To evolve from one’s own thought or imagination, as a work or an invention
Define = Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity
Demonstrate = Make clear by reasoning or evidence, illustrating with examples or practical application
Describe = Give a detailed account or picture of a situation, event, pattern or process.
Design = Produce a plan, simulation or model
Develop = To improve incrementally, elaborate or expand in detail. Evolve to a more advanced or effective state
Evaluate = Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations
Explain = Give a detailed account including reasons or causes
Identify = Provide an answer from a number of possibilities. Recognize and state briefly a distinguishing fact or feature
Justify = Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion
List = Give a sequence of brief answers with no explanation
Outline = Give a brief account or summary
Present = Offer for display, observation, examination or consideration
Prioritize = Give relative importance to, or put in an order of preference
State = Give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation
Summarize = Abstract a general theme or major point(s)
