IB Diploma Programme Extended Essay Assessment Criteria

How it is scored

• Criterion A: Focus and Method6 pts · 3 levels
• Criterion B: Knowledge and Understanding6 pts · 3 levels
• Criterion C: Critical Thinking12 pts · 4 levels
• Criterion D: Presentation4 pts · 2 levels
• Criterion E: Engagement6 pts · 3 levels

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What each criterion measures

This rubric is published by International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO); paraphrase compiled by Philpot Education and its level descriptors are their copyright, so we summarise the structure here rather than reprinting it. The criteria and their weightings are above; the full wording is in the official document linked below.

• Criterion A: Focus and Method is worth 6 of the 34 points, scored across 3 levels.
• Criterion B: Knowledge and Understanding is worth 6 of the 34 points, scored across 3 levels.
• Criterion C: Critical Thinking is worth 12 of the 34 points, scored across 4 levels.
• Criterion D: Presentation is worth 4 of the 34 points, scored across 2 levels.
• Criterion E: Engagement is worth 6 of the 34 points, scored across 3 levels.

Source

International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO); paraphrase compiled by Philpot Education. Official document. Rubrics are revised periodically, so check the source before using this for a graded assessment.