Marking Ee In Business Management

10 Questions | By Loykie | Updated: Feb 1, 2023 | Attempts: 73

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1.

What should I do if there is no RPPF?
- A.
  
  Contact my Team Leader
- B.
  
  "Raise an exception" to let the IB know
- C.
  
  Do nothing and award 0 for criterion E
2.

Should I start with the main body of the EE (and mark ABCD), or with the RPPF (and mark E)?
- A.
  
  Start with the main body (and mark ABCD)
- B.
  
  Start with the RPPF (and mark E)
- C.
  
  Either way is possible
3.

What marks are most Business Management EEs likely to score for Criterion D?
- A.
  
  3-4
- B.
  
  2-3
- C.
  
  1-2
4.

What mark for Criterion A would a typical “glorified HLIA” (with primary research methodology, recommendations etc) score?
- A.
  
  2
- B.
  
  3
- C.
  
  4
5.

What should I do if I suspect plagiarism?
- A.
  
  Notify my Team Leader
- B.
  
  Raise an exception to let the IB know and investigate
- C.
  
  Do nothing as the EEs go through Turnitin, so this will be addressed elsewhere
- D.
  
  Penalise under criterion D
6.

What should I do if the student included an abstract?
- A.
  
  Penalise the student under criterion D (as the structure/layout is not appropriate, if it includes an abstract)
- B.
  
  Count if the overall length includes the abstract or not (if it is does not, the EE could be over 4000 words and I would need to stop reading after 4000 words, probably missing the end of the conclusion)
- C.
  
  Do nothing, as the abstract is not a requirement any more, although it can contribute to the overall quality and coherence of the EE.
- D.
  
  Inform my Team Leader, as the IB wants to keep track of the number of EEs that include an abstract
7.

In my comments on the first page, should I refer to each criterion in turn?
- A.
  
  Yes, to help IB senior examiners understand the 5 marks I have awarded
- B.
  
  No, a holistic comment may be enough
- C.
  
  No, but I need to comment on key aspects, for example why I would award D3 (as opposed to D4)
8.

What should I expect to award B5-B6?
- A.
  
  At least 5 tools for B5 and 6 tools for B6
- B.
  
  Skillful applications of the tools used (irrespective of their number)
- C.
  
  Specific and relevant subject knowledge gained from secondary research
9.

How should I deal with poor referencing?
- A.
  
  Maximum D3 (as this is part of the presentation of the EE)
- B.
  
  Maximum E4 (as this shows poor engagement with research and research skills)
- C.
  
  I should refer to the IB if I suspect academic malpractice
10.

What is the new grade boundary for A?
- A.
  
  29 (as before)
- B.
  
  28 (as the total has gone from 36 to 34)
- C.
  
  Grade boundaries have not been set yet