Discuss the application of IB principles of assessment, referencing IB documents and relevant literature to answer the following question. In what ways are IB principles and policies of assessment reflective of the broader discourse of assessment in education? This essay requires you to critically address assessment in one of the IB programmes (DP or MYP – I would prefer MYP) in relation to broader literature relating to assessment of student learning. This will involve a demonstration of knowledge of key educational theories concerning assessment and their relevance to IB assessment practices. The essay will include: – References to relevant IB assessment documents – Analysis of assessment approaches and practices for one of the IB programmes (MYP or DP) – References and connections to the broader assessment environment.
