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General Achievement Grade Descriptors
This is a table of general grade descriptors for any subject. The grade indicated reflects the final Achievement grade. The levels and descriptors are taken from the IB MYP guide. These descriptors are then modified to suit each subject and grade level. They serve as a guide for students, parents and teachers. Grade 7 (excellent) || A consistent and thorough understanding of the required knowledge and skills, and the ability to apply them conscientiously in a wide variety of situations. Consistent evidence of analysis, synthesis and evaluation where appropriate. The student consistently demonstrates originality and insight and always produces work of high quality. || Grade 6 (very good) || A consistent and thorough understanding of the required knowledge and skills, and the ability to apply them in a wide variety of situations. Consistent evidence of analysis, synthesis and evaluation where appropriate. The student generally demonstrates originality and insight. || Grade 5 (good) || A consistent and thorough understanding of the required knowledge and skills, and the ability to apply them in a variety of situations. The student generally shows evidence of analysis, synthesis and evaluation where appropriate and occasionally demonstrates originality and insight. || Grade 4 (satisfactory) || A good general understanding of the required knowledge and skills, and the ability to apply them effectively in normal situations. There is occasional evidence of the skills of analysis, synthesis and evaluation. || Grade 3 (mediocre) || Limited achievement against most of the objectives, or clear difficulties in some areas. The student demonstrates a limited understanding of the required knowledge and skills and is only able to apply them fully in normal situations with support. || Grade 2 (poor) || Very limited achievement against all the objectives. The student has difficulty in understanding the required knowledge and skills, and is unable to apply them fully in normal situation, even with support. || Grade 1 (very poor) || Minimal achievement in terms of the objectives ||
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General Effort Grade Descriptors
This is a table of general Effort descriptors for any subject. The grade indicated reflects the levels in terms of effort and serve as a guide for students, parents and teachers. Grade 7 (excellent) || Consistent and constructive participation in classroom activities, meets all ongoing work requirements and works conscientiously in a wide variety of situations. Always demonstrates punctuality, personal organisation and active involvement in classes. The student consistently demonstrates co-operation and initiative and always works to the best of their ability. || Grade 6 (very good) || Consistent and constructive participation in classroom activities, meets ongoing work requirements and works effectively in a wide variety of situations. Consistently demonstrates punctuality, personal organisation and active involvement in classes. The student is co-operative, generally demonstrates initiative and usually works to the best of their ability. || Grade 5 (good) || Consistent and constructive participation in classroom activities, meets ongoing work requirements and works effectively in a variety of situations. The student frequently demonstrates punctuality, personal organisation and active involvement in classes. The student is co-operative, occasionally demonstrates initiative and often works to the best of her/his ability. || Grade 4 (satisfactory) || Generally participates constructively in classroom activities, meets ongoing work requirements and works effectively in normal situations. The student generally demonstrates co-operation, punctuality, personal organisation and active involvement in classes. || Grade 3 (mediocre) || Limited participation in classroom activities and meeting work requirements, or clear difficulties in some areas. The student demonstrates a limited capacity for punctuality, personal organization and active involvement in classes and ongoing work. The student is only able to demonstrate these skills with support. || Grade 2 (poor) || Very limited participation in class activities and meeting ongoing work requirements. The student has difficulty in being punctual, managing personal organization and being actively involved in class activities. The student is unable to demonstrate these skills fully, even with support. || Grade 1 (very poor) || Minimal participation and personal organization. ||
 * //Punctuality//: arrives at class on time, · //Work// //requirements//: homework, assignments, tests etc
 * //Personal// //organization//: brings necessary materials to class, meets deadlines
 * //Actively// //involved//: participates in class discussions, asks questions, remains focused on the task during class
 * //Variety// //of// //situations//: working alone or with others, practical work, projects etc
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