iRubric: IB History Prep 11th rubric

•Demonstrates an excellent understanding of topic
•Answer is clearly structured and focused, have full awareness of the demands of the question.
•Detailed specific knowledge is used as evidence to support assertions and arguments.
•Historical process such as comparison and contrast, placing events in content and evaluating different interpretations are used appropriately and effectively.

• Answer indicate that the question is understood but not all implications considered.
• Knowledge is largely accurate.
• Critical commentary may be present
• Events are generally placed in context and understanding of historical process, such as comparison and contrast are present.
• there may be awareness of different approaches and interpretations but the are not based on relevant historical knowledge.
• There is a clear attempt at a structured approach.

• The demands of the question are generally understood.
• Historical knowledge is present but not fully or accurately detailed.
• Knowledge is narrative or descriptive in nature
• There may be limited argument that requires further substantiation.
• Critical commentary may be present.
• an Attempt to place events in historical context and who an understanding of historical processes.
• An attempt at a structure approach, either chronological or thematic has be

• Answer indicate some understanding of the question but historical knowledge is limited in quality and quantity.
• Historical context may be present as will understanding of historical processes but underdeveloped.
• the question is only partially addressed

• There is little understanding of the question of the question.
• Historical details are present but are mainly inaccurate and/or of marginal relevance.
• Historical context or processes are barely understood and there is minimal focus on the task.

Answer does not meet the requirements of descriptors and no points nor grades should be awarded