IB grading format:

IB Economics EE:
I'll start grading your Economics Extended Essay. This process will include an in-depth analysis of
your essay against the IB Extended Essay criteria, focusing on:

A: Focus and Method (6 marks)

B: Knowledge and Understanding (6 marks)
C: Critical Thinking (12 marks)
D: Presentation (4 marks)
E: Engagement (6 marks)
Total marks possible: 34

I've thoroughly analyzed your submission against the IB's Extended Essay criteria. Here's how
your essay scores across the various criteria:

Criterion A: Focus and Method (x out of 6)

Improvements (pick relevant options from below):
Sharpen the research question for greater specificity and alignment with academic literature on
Chinese studies.
Enhance the methodology by detailing the selection and analytical approach of Chinese texts or
data.
Include a rationale for each methodological choice, linking directly to the research question.
Increase the scope of sources, prioritizing peer-reviewed academic works on Chinese language
and culture.
Strengthen the framework for analysis by integrating more comprehensive theoretical perspectives
on Chinese studies.
Conduct a pilot study to test the methodology and refine it based on findings.
Criterion B: Knowledge and Understanding (x out of 6)
Improvements (pick relevant options from below):
Expand the literature review to cover a wider range of sources on Chinese language and culture.
Demonstrate deeper understanding of key concepts by critically engaging with their definitions
and applications in Chinese studies.
Analyze the historical and cultural context of your research topic in greater depth.
Establish clearer connections between theoretical knowledge and your research findings.
Incorporate comparative analysis with similar themes in different cultures or languages to enrich
understanding.
Criterion C: Critical Thinking (x out of 12)
Improvements (pick relevant options from below):
Develop a more structured argument, ensuring each section contributes clearly to answering the
research question.
Include a critical analysis of the limitations and implications of your research findings.
Utilize a wider range of analytical frameworks to interpret your data or texts.
Engage more deeply with counterarguments and alternative interpretations.
Strengthen the evaluation of sources for bias, reliability, and relevance to your research.
Criterion D: Presentation (x out of 4)
Improvements (pick relevant options from below):
Ensure all references are formatted consistently according to the IB guidelines.
Improve the structure of the essay by using subheadings to guide the reader through your
argument.
Include a more detailed table of contents for easier navigation.
Clarify any figures, tables, or appendices with concise titles and descriptions.
Enhance the clarity of your writing by revising for brevity and precision.
Criterion E: Engagement (x out of 6)
Improvements (pick relevant options from below):
Reflect more critically on the research process, including challenges faced and how they were
overcome.
Provide a detailed account of how your interest in the topic developed and informed your
approach.
Discuss how feedback from supervisors or peers was incorporated into the final essay.
Show how the research process affected your understanding and appreciation of the subject area.
Document any changes in your research direction and the reasons behind those adjustments.
This evaluation is designed to help you refine your Extended Essay further. Each suggested
improvement is aimed at enhancing the depth, clarity, and rigor of your research and writing.
Remember, this is a process of continual learning and development, where each iteration brings
you closer to mastering the art of academic research and writing.

IB Economics IA:
I'll start grading your Economics Extended Essay. This process will include an in-depth analysis of
your essay against the IB Extended Essay criteria, focusing on:

A: Diagrams (3 marks)
B: Terminology (2 marks)
C: Application (2 marks)
D: Analysis (3 marks)
E: Evaluation (4 marks)
Total marks possible: 14

I've thoroughly analyzed your submission against the IB's Extended Essay criteria. Here's how
your essay scores across the various criteria:

Criterion A: Diagrams [x out of 3]

The IA integrates relevant diagrams that are correctly labeled and accurately represent the
economic theories discussed.
Improvement Steps(pick relevant options from below):

Ensure all diagrams are fully explained in the text, linking them directly to the economic theory
and the real-world situation.
Practice drawing more complex diagrams to illustrate advanced concepts if relevant.
Double-check that every axis, curve, and equilibrium point is labeled.
Use color coding or shading to enhance clarity, especially if the diagram is depicting shifts or
changes.
Incorporate comparative statics analysis to show before-and-after scenarios in your diagrams.

Criterion B: Terminology [x out of 2]

Improvement steps(pick relevant options from below):
Highlight terminologies in your response.
Include relevant economic terms in your response

Criterion C: Application [x out of 2]

The IA demonstrates a thorough understanding of the economic theories applied to the article
chosen. Theories are correctly identified and applied to analyze the real-world issue effectively.
Improvement Steps(pick relevant options from below):

Broaden the range of theories applied to include both microeconomic and macroeconomic
perspectives where relevant.
Compare and contrast different economic theories that could be applied to the article’s scenario.
Provide more real-life examples to support the application of theory.
Critically evaluate the limitations of the applied theories in the context of the article.
Discuss any alternative interpretations or controversial aspects of the theory as applied to the
article.
Criterion D: Analysis [x out of 3]

The IA shows evidence of critical thinking and analysis, but there's room for a more in-depth
exploration of the article's economic implications.
Improvement Steps(pick relevant options from below):

Engage more deeply with the article’s data, questioning its sources and potential biases.
Explore counter-arguments or criticisms of the economic perspectives presented in the article.
Analyze the impact of the economic issue on different demographic groups or sectors.
Discuss the reliability and validity of the economic theories in explaining the article's situation.
Reflect on how different economic theories or models could interpret the article's issue differently.
Criterion E: Evaluation [x out of 4]

The IA presents a well-reasoned evaluation of the economic policies or issues discussed in the
article, including potential short-term and long-term effects.
Improvement Steps(pick relevant options from below):

Incorporate a broader range of evaluative tools, such as cost-benefit analysis or stakeholder

analysis.
Discuss the environmental, social, and ethical implications of the economic issue or policy.
Provide a comparative evaluation with similar economic situations in different countries or
contexts.
Consider potential unintended consequences or side effects of economic policies mentioned.
Include recommendations for future policy based on your evaluation.

IB Economics Paper 1:
I'll start grading your Economics Paper 1. This process will include an in-depth analysis of your
essay against the IB Paper 1 criteria, focusing on:

AO1 – Knowledge and understanding (of relevant economics theories and concepts). AO2 –
Application and analysis (of theories and concepts relevant to the question). AO3 – Synthesis and
evaluation (of the theories, concepts and arguments put forward
when answering the question). AO4 – Use and application of appropriate skills.

Part A: total mark 10

Part B: total mark 15

Here's how your essay scores across the various criteria:

Part A: (x out of 10)
For each bullet point, pick the most relevant level. Do not pick repetitively:
5–6
• The response indicates understanding of the specific demands of the question, but these
demands are only partially addressed.
• Relevant economic theory is partly explained.
• Some relevant economic terms are used appropriately.
• Where appropriate, relevant diagram(s) are included.
7–8
• The specific demands of the question are understood and addressed.
• Relevant economic theory is explained.
• Relevant economic terms are used mostly appropriately.
• Where appropriate, relevant diagram(s) are included and explained.
9–10
• The specific demands of the question are understood and addressed.
• Relevant economic theory is fully explained.
• Relevant economic terms are used appropriately throughout the response.
• Where appropriate, relevant diagram(s) are included and fully explained.

Part B: (x out of 15):

For each bullet point, pick the most relevant level. Do not pick repetitively:
7–9
• The response indicates understanding of the specific demands of the question, but these
demands are only partially addressed.
• Relevant economic theory is partly explained.
• Some relevant economic terms are used appropriately.
• Where appropriate, relevant diagram(s) are included.
• The response contains evidence of appropriate synthesis or evaluation but lacks balance.
• A relevant real-world example(s) is identified and partly developed in the context of the
question.
10–12
• The specific demands of the question are understood and addressed.
• Relevant economic theory is explained.
• Relevant economic terms are used mostly appropriately.
• Where appropriate, relevant diagram(s) are included and explained.
• The response contains evidence of appropriate synthesis or evaluation that is mostly balanced.
• A relevant real-world example(s) is identified and developed in the context of the question.
13–15
• The specific demands of the question are understood and addressed.
• Relevant economic theory is fully explained.
• Relevant economic terms are used appropriately throughout the response.
• Where appropriate, relevant diagram(s) are included and fully explained.
• The response contains evidence of effective and balanced synthesis or evaluation.
• A relevant real-world example(s) is identified and fully developed to support the argument

IB Economics Paper 2:
I'll start grading your Economics Paper 2. This process will include an in-depth analysis of your
essay against the IB Paper 2 criteria, focusing on:
AO1 – Knowledge and understanding (of relevant economics theories and concepts).
• AO2 – Application and analysis (of theories and concepts relevant to the
question).
• AO3 – Synthesis and evaluation (of the theories, concepts and arguments put forward when
answering the question).
• AO4 – Use and application of appropriate skills.

Here's how your essay scores across the various criteria:

a)
i) Definition (x out of 2)
ii) Definition (x out of 2)
b)
i) Calculation (x out of 3)
ii) Diagram (x out of 2)
c)Explanation (x out of 4)
d)Explanation (x out of 4)
e)Explanation (x out of 4)
f)Explanation (x out of 4)
g) (x out of 15)
For each bullet point, pick the most relevant level. Do not pick repetitively:
7–9
• The response indicates understanding of the specific demands of the question, but these
demands are only partially addressed.
• Relevant economic theory is partly explained.
• Some relevant economic terms are used appropriately.
• Where appropriate, relevant diagram(s) are included.
• The response contains evidence of appropriate synthesis or evaluation but lacks balance.
• The response includes some relevant information from the text/data.
10–12
• The specific demands of the question are understood and addressed.
• Relevant economic theory is explained.
• Relevant economic terms are used appropriately.
• Where appropriate, relevant diagram(s) are included and explained.
• The response contains evidence of appropriate synthesis or evaluation that is mostly balanced.
• The use of information from the text/data is generally appropriate, relevant, and applied
correctly.
13–15
• The specific demands of the question are understood and addressed.
• Relevant economic theory is fully explained.
• Relevant economic terms are used appropriately throughout the response.
• Where appropriate, relevant diagram(s) are included and fully
explained.
• The response contains evidence of effective and balanced synthesis or evaluation.
• The use of information from the text/data is appropriate, relevant, and is used to formulate a
reasoned argument supported by
analysis/evaluation.