Components and objectives

Question 1

A01

Answer 1

research:analyzing arguments

Question 2

A02

Answer 2

Reflection: looking at different viewpoints and perspectives and how your learning was impacted

Question 3

A03

Answer 3

Communication: Producing well structured written and verbal arguments

Question 4

how long is component 1?

Answer 4

1 hour, 30 minutes

Question 5

how many marks is component 1?

Answer 5

45 marks

Question 6

what are the questions like in component 1?

Answer 6

Q1 - 5 Marks - short answer, 2 documents (5 minutes)

Q2 - 15 marks - essay response, 1 documents (30 minutes)

Q3 - 25 marks - longer essay response, 2 documents (45 minutes)

Question 7

What is component 1?

Answer 7

Timed, written exam

Question 8

What assessment objectives are tested in component 1?

Answer 8

A01 and A03 skills assessed

Question 9

how many marks is component 2?

Answer 9

40

Question 10

what is component 2?

Answer 10

independent research essay

1750-2000 words

sources must be cited and you will choose a topic based on global list

Question 11

What assessment objectives are assessed in component 2?

Answer 11

all of them

Question 12

When is component 2 done

Answer 12

2nd quarter

counted as midterm exam

Question 13

how many marks is component 3 worth?

Answer 13

40

Question 14

What is component 3

Answer 14

a group presentation that ID an local issue with global prevalence

Question 15

How are the points distributed in component 3?

Answer 15

30 marks for presentation and 10 for reflection paper

Question 16

What assessment objectives are assessed in component 3?

Answer 16

A01 and A02

Question 17

how many words is reflection paper

Answer 17

800 words max

Question 18

when should component 3 be done?

Answer 18

3rd quarter

submitted before spring break

Question 19

What assessment objectives is assessed for the reflective paper

Answer 19

A02