Social Studies Unit test.

YEAR 4. MYP
2nd Term.
 

Full name: ___________________________________________________________

Date: _______________ Teacher: __________Score: A_____/8 C_____/8 D____/8

Criterion A: Knowing and understanding 

 
0  The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below 

1-2  The student: 

i. makes l​ imited ​use of terminology 
3-4  The student: 
i. uses s​ ome​ terminology​ accurately 
5-6  The student: 
i. uses c
​ onsiderable​ and r​ elevant​ terminology ​accurately 
7–8   The student:  
i. ​consistently u
​ ses a
​ range o
​ f terminology ​accurately  
 

Criterion B: Investigation 
 
0  The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below. 

1-2  The student: 

i. formulates a research question that is clear or focused and describes its relevance 
iii. collects and records limited information, not always consistent with the research question 
3-4  The student: 
i. formulates a research question that is clear or focused and describes its relevance. 
iii. collects and records limited information, not always consistent with the research question 
5-6  The student: 
i. formulates a research question that is clear or focused and describes its relevance 
iii. collects and records limited information, not always consistent with the research question 
 7–8   The student: 
i. formulates a clear and focused research question and justifies its relevance 
iii. uses research methods to collect and record appropriate, varied and relevant information 
 

Criterion C: Communication 
 
0  The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below. 

1-2  The student: 

i. communicates information and ideas in a style that is n
​ ot always ​clear 
3-4  The student: 
i. communicates information and ideas in a way that is ​somewhat c​ lear 
5-6  The student: 
i. communicates information and ideas in a style that is m
​ ostly ​appropriate to the 
audience and purpose 
7–8   The student:  
i. communicates information and ideas in a style that is c
​ ompletely​ appropriate to the 
audience and purpose 

Criterion D: Thinking Critically 

 
0  The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below. 

1-2  The student: 

i. ​begins​ to analyse concepts, issues, models, visual representation and/or theories in a 
limited​ way 
iv.​identifies d
​ ifferent perspectives and m
​ inimal ​implications. 
3-4  The student: 
i. ​completes a simpl​e analysis of concepts, issues, models, visual representation 
and/or theories 
iv. i​ nterprets ​different perspectives and s​ ome​ of their implications. 
5-6  The student: 
i. ​completes a substantial​ analysis of concepts, issues, models, visual representation 
and/or theories 
iv.​ interprets​ different perspectives and their implications. 
7–8   The student:  
i.​ completes a detailed a​nalysis of concepts, issues, models, visual 
representation and/or theories 
iv.​ thoroughly interprets​ a range of different perspectives and their 
implications. 
 
Do a research about the Monastery of El Escorial and analyze it from a critical
point of view, including the following aspects:

1. Formulate a research question

2. Analysis (make sure you describe the general characteristics of the
architectural style)
3. Pictures, drawings, plans, etc.
4. Justify to what extent this construction is related to this Unit’s statement of
enquiry (“​Nations establish relations and conflicts throughout the time in
order to protect their religious, cultural and economic identity​.”).
5. Explain to what extent this project relates the global context we are
exploring (​relations and identities)​
6. Bibliography

Don’t forget to express your ideas in a clear and organized way.