About the MYP Assessment Ideas Flashcards

The MYP objectives for each subject outline a set of skills that
students can expect to develop over the course of their studies. Ideas for using these flashcards:
With this resource, you’ll see how each of the MYP objectives
Share this in a department meeting to initiate
can be assessed in a variety of f tasks across each MYP subject
a discussion about possible assessment task
group.

Keep a deck of these cards near the

photocopier so that teachers can browse the
We’ve compiled a few examples to illustrate the kinds of tasks
ideas while they wait for their copie
that are typical in MYP subjects. These ideas will help you
Use them with your students to help them
envision what assessments could look like in your subject and
generate ideas for co-constructed tasks
provide inspiration as you set out to design your own tasks!

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Physical and Health Education

Knowing and Understanding Planning for performance

Apply physical education knowledge to analyse issues and Develop goals to enhance performance through
solve problems set in familiar and unfamiliar situations through a weekly journa
team sports and invasion games Create a training plan to prepare for the school
Apply physical terminology effectively to communicate cross-country running event
understanding of the safety procedures in a workout room

Physical Education
Possible assessment tasks

Applying and Performing Reflecting and Improving Performance

Demonstrate and apply a range of skills and techniques Explain and demonstrate strategies to enhance interpersonal skills
effectively by participating in several different roles on a tea through reflection on your teamwork in the uni

Demonstrate and apply a range of strategies and movement Analyse and evaluate performance by recording a video reflecting
concepts effectively through a self-developed workout routine in flipgrid and commenting on several classmates’ videos
Physical and Health Education

Knowing and Understanding Planning for performance

Explain health education factual, procedural and conceptual Design, explain and justify a plan to improve health by
knowledge through a presentation about healthy eating habit creating a locally sourced diet plan that includes a
balance of fat, protein and carbohydrates
Apply health terminology effectively to communicate an
understanding of how the cardiovascular system supports good
health

Health Education
Possible assessment tasks

Applying and Performing Reflecting and Improving Performance

Analyse and apply information to perform effectively by tracking Analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of a healthy eating
your health information on a spreadsheet and analysing the plan based on the outcomes by presenting the findings
data weekly, monthly, and annually
Science

Knowing and Understanding Investigating and designing

Solve problems, explain scientific knowledge and analyse and Design and conduct an experiment to test the effect of
evaluate information in a problem set. Problems should be set different factors on plant growt
in both familiar and unfamiliar contexts
Design and conduct an experiment to test the effect of
Solve problems in a unit test. Problems should be set at different factors on osmosis
different levels of difficulty ranging from simple, familiar
problems or challenging problems set in unfamiliar contexts

Biology
Possible assessment tasks

Processing and evaluating Reflecting on the impacts of science

Design and conduct an experiment to test the effect of Debate whether Jenner’s approach to testing the smallpox
different factors on plant growt vaccine was justifie

Design and conduct an experiment to test the effect of Evaluate the benefits and limitations of using genetically
different factors on osmosis modified organisms in agriculture
Science

Knowing and Understanding Investigating and designing

Solve problems, explain scientific knowledge and analyse and Design and conduct an experiment to test the effect of
evaluate information in a problem set. Problems should be set different factors on the rate of diffusion of ink in wate
in both familiar and unfamiliar contexts
Design and conduct an experiment to test the effect of
Solve problems in a unit test. Problems should be set at different factors on the rate of a single-replacement reaction
different levels of difficulty ranging from simple, familiar
problems or challenging problems set in unfamiliar contexts

Chemistry
Possible assessment tasks

Processing and evaluating Reflecting on the impacts of science

Design and conduct an experiment to test the effect of Explain how chemical fertilizers improve food production and
different factors on the rate of diffusion of ink in wate discuss the environmental impac

Design and conduct an experiment to test the effect of Evaluate the merits of carbon off-set programs
different factors on the rate of a single-replacement reaction
Science

Knowing and Understanding Investigating and designing

Solve problems, explain scientific knowledge and analyse and Design and conduct an experiment to test how the number
evaluate information in a problem set. Problems should be set of coils in a wire affects the strength of an electromagne
in both familiar and unfamiliar contexts
Design and conduct an experiment to test how the slope of a
Solve problems in a unit test. Problems should be set at ramp affects the speed of a trolley
different levels of difficulty ranging from simple, familiar
problems or challenging problems set in unfamiliar contexts

Physics
Possible assessment tasks

Processing and evaluating Reflecting on the impacts of science

Design and conduct an experiment to test how the number Debate whether the benefits of the international space
of coils in a wire affects the strength of an electromagne station justify the economic cos

Design and conduct an experiment to test how the slope of a Discuss the pros and cons of nuclear power in the shift to
ramp affects the speed of a trolley renewable energy
Science

Knowing and Understanding Investigating and designing

Solve problems, explain scientific knowledge and analyse and Design and conduct an experiment to determine which type of
evaluate information in a problem set. Problems should be set rock is most prone to erosio
in both familiar and unfamiliar contexts
Design and conduct a study of online data to determine the effect
Solve problems in a unit test. Problems should be set at of latitude on the hours of daylight at a given time of year
different levels of difficulty ranging from simple, familiar
problems or challenging problems set in unfamiliar contexts

Earth Science
Possible assessment tasks

Processing and evaluating Reflecting on the impacts of science

Design and conduct an experiment to determine which type of Discuss the pros and cons of cloud seeding to control
rock is most prone to erosio the weathe

Design and conduct a study of online data to determine the Evaluate the merits using desalination to meets the
effect of latitude on the hours of daylight at a given time of year growing need for freshwater
Humanities

Knowing and Understanding Investigating

Explain how access to water for transportation and Examine case studies on water conservation projects
irrigation enabled the growth of ancient cities undertaken in a specific country and investigate whether
Discuss the role of the fur trade in the history of Canada they are helping in the achievement of SDG 6

Integrated Humanities
Possible assessment tasks

Communicating Thinking critically

Evaluate four unseen sources about UN Peacekeeping Write an essay examining the claim that globalization is a
Forces for Origin, Purpose, Value, and Limitation and negative force for development
make a presentation
Humanities

Knowing and Understanding Investigating

Conduct online research on population data trends for Gather real-world data to consider whether employment
two Asian countries and explain similarities & differences rates differ in places with higher and lower minimum wages

Economics
Possible assessment tasks

Communicating Thinking critically

Create a news report to explain a government initiative Look into the workings of some fast fashion companies and
to reduce poverty document their economic impact in a report
Humanities

Knowing and Understanding Investigating

Use the model of plate tectonics to explain the Plot the locations of grocery stores in a city to determine
distribution of volcanoes whether access to food is equitable

Geography
Possible assessment tasks

Communicating Thinking critically

Create a digital resource that could be used by a student Design a social media campaign to spread awareness about how
to revise 'Glaciers as a system’ indigenous knowledge systems can help combat climate change
Humanities

Knowing and Understanding Investigating

Cite examples from specific revolutions to explain how Compare and contrast propaganda from different sides of
conflict can be both a cause and consequence of inequality the Israel-Palestine conflict

History
Possible assessment tasks

Communicating Thinking critically

Write a letter from the perspective of someone living Evaluate a chapter in the textbook being used in class to
through the Russian Revolution draw a conclusion about whether different perspectives are
adequately represented
Mathematics

Knowing and Understanding Planning for performance

Solve problems in a problem set. Problems should be set at Explore patterns in repeated multiplication to
different levels of difficulty ranging from simple, familiar discover that na*nb=n(a+b
problems or challenging problems set in unfamiliar context
Consider the sum of unit fractions to determine
Solve problems in a unit test. Problems should be set at that 1a+1b=a+ba*b
different levels of difficulty ranging from simple, familiar
problems or challenging problems set in unfamiliar contexts

Abstract and numerical reasoning

Possible assessment tasks

Applying and Performing Reflecting and Improving Performance

Move between diagrams, equations and written descriptions of Use operations with fractions and decimals to plan a pizza
a situation in order to solve multistep word problem party for the class, determining how much pizza will be

Use algebraic notation correctly needed and what it will cost

Mathematics

Knowing and Understanding Planning for performance

Solve problems in a problem set. Problems should be set at Plot measurements from several circles on a scatter
different levels of difficulty ranging from simple, familiar plot to discover the relationship between
problems or challenging problems set in unfamiliar context circumference and diamete

Solve problems in a unit test. Problems should be set at Measure the angles of a variety of triangles to
different levels of difficulty ranging from simple, familiar determine that the sum of the interior is equal to 180∘
problems or challenging problems set in unfamiliar contexts

Spatial reasoning
Possible assessment tasks

Applying and Performing Reflecting and Improving Performance

Present lines of reasoning in a formal geometry proof using Use trigonometry and similar triangles to determine the
appropriate vocabulary and conventions for naming angles and height of a building or tree
line segment

Use symbols to show show equal lines and angles, and parallel
and perpendicular sides in 2-dimensional figures
Mathematics

Knowing and Understanding Planning for performance

Solve problems in a problem set. Problems should be set at Investigate the effects of changing a, b and c in
different levels of difficulty ranging from simple, familiar y=a(x-b)2+c
problems or challenging problems set in unfamiliar context
Explore a variety of of arithmetic sequences to
Solve problems in a unit test. Problems should be set at determine that an=a1+(n−1)d
different levels of difficulty ranging from simple, familiar
problems or challenging problems set in unfamiliar contexts

Thinking with models

Possible assessment tasks

Applying and Performing Reflecting and Improving Performance

Move between written descriptions of patterns and equivalent Use linear functions to model different mobile phone
graphs, equations and tables of values plans in order to determine which is most suitable
Mathematics

Knowing and Understanding Planning for performance

Solve problems in a problem set. Problems should be set at Explore how median and mode differ in data sets with
different levels of difficulty ranging from simple, familiar the same mean but different variance
problems or challenging problems set in unfamiliar context

Solve problems in a unit test. Problems should be set at

different levels of difficulty ranging from simple, familiar
problems or challenging problems set in unfamiliar contexts

Thinking with data

Possible assessment tasks

Applying and Performing Reflecting and Improving Performance

Analyze data and present findings in a report using multiple Compare the experimental and theoretical probability of
forms of representation and appropriate vocabulary outcomes in a game to determine if it is fair
Design

Inquiring and Analyzing Developing Ideas

Interview potential clients about how to make cake recipes Outline the design specification from the client’s

more health requests in regards to cost, form, function, and so on

Research possible existing products and consider how to Sketch/draw/design possible solutions to 3D printed

improve or innovate the way plastic and wood are used in prototypes of a passive speaker for a mobile phone

furniture design

Product Design

Possible assessment tasks

Creating the Solution Evaluating

Develop an outline of steps to complete the creation Develop several methods to test the product and the

of a desk organize effectiveness of performance throughout the proces

Justify any changes made to a final prototype of a Explain any changes that should be made to the product in

product being designed future iterations

Design

Inquiring and Analyzing Developing Ideas

Brainstorm characteristics of successful brand logo Develop design specifications from product

Research existing website designs and consider how to research to determine success for an email

improve the navigation from one page to the next marketing campaig

Sketch/draw/screenshot possible designs for an

ePortfolio website

Digital Design
Possible assessment tasks

Creating the Solution Evaluating

Outline steps to complete the creation of a Scratch Develop several methods to test the product and the
educational gam effectiveness of performance throughout the proces

Justify any changes made to a final podcast episode Explain any changes that should be made to the product in
future iterations
Arts

Investigating Developing
Create an oral commentary on a folk dance from a new cultur Research and plan a contemporary dance routin

Compare three performances from So You Think You Can Dance Justify choices in choreography based on the artistic intention

to determine which pair did the best Samba

Dance
Possible assessment tasks

Creating/Performing Evaluating
Choreograph a short ballroom routine to be filmed Audio record a discussion of the development of dance skills
Create a dance that represents a superhero
through the process of creating a performance
Use a KWL chart throughout a given task in order document
development

Arts

Investigating Developing
Investigate stop-motion documentaries, paying Try different media to create a comedic film and document
particular attention to the creative techniques use the process including tools that did/did not work and wh
Create a timeline of the development of music videos
Adapt a message to be shared across three different social
media platforms

Media
Possible assessment tasks

Creating/Performing Evaluating
Develop a storyboard to produce a 2 minute public Evaluate the effectiveness of a commercial created in achieving
service announcemen the desired sales goals laid out in the process journa
Create a meme in response to a current event
Analyze view, likes, shares and comments to reflect on the
impact of a social media campaign

Arts

Investigating
Analyse a piece of music in the style of latin jazz
Describe the key features of music from the Baroque period
Developing
Investigate the context, style and features of rhythm and blues
music to create an artistic intention for a unique arrangemen
Identify and justify choices about volume and pace in the
performance of a piano piece

Music
Possible assessment tasks

Creating/Performing Evaluating
Perform a newly arranged country song for the clas Examine the techniques used in the performance and the
Compose a mash-up of 2-3 popular songs
impact that they had on the audience
Compare and contrast rehearsals from the start, middle, and
end of the process of developing a performance

Arts

Investigating Developing

Describe a theatre performanc Make a plan for staging a theatrical performance

Investigate a specific type of theatre Experiment with the pace of a dialogue to determine which
one best suits the production

Theatre
Possible assessment tasks

Creating/Performing Evaluating

Perform a piece to reflect views on a current issue for an audience Analyse a performance and reflect on personal developmen

Reinterpret a scene from a show in order to subvert/challenge the Comment on the recording of a performance in the style of a
stereotypes presented
director’s commentary

Arts

Investigating Developing

Critique a piece of artwork in a particular style such as still lif Explore and practice the different techniques used to

Annotate an image of an impressionist painting to illustrate create a portrait

the key features of the movement

Create a tile showing the results of different ceramic glazes
and application techniques

Visual arts
Possible assessment tasks

Creating/Performing Evaluating

Paint a portrait of a loved one to be displayed at schoo Describe the skills that were acquired and how they developed

Use discarded items to create an artwork that raises through the process of creating an artwork

awareness about waste Use examples from the process journal to explain how the
artwork was developed

Language Acquisition

Listening Reading
Listen to descriptions of different types of traditional homes/ Read a comic strip about an important holiday in
dwellings and match each description with an image another countr
Watch a short film and demonstrate comprehension by Read a short story about an historical event written
answering questions from a young person’s perspective

Multi-modal fiction texts

Possible assessment tasks

Speaking Writing
Describe a character from a story using learner profile Create a poster to promote recyclin
attributes and other relevant adjective Create a comic strip about a humorous situation in
Create a how-to video with advice for students everyday life
entering the MYP
Language Acquisition

Listening Reading
Watch/listen to an advertisement to identify the benefits of Interpret a series of social media posts to make
the produc inferences about the author’s intentio
Watch news segments from two different countries to Read two opposing newspaper editorials to find key
compare different perspectives on a current event points on both sides of an issue

Multi-modal non fiction texts

Possible assessment tasks

Speaking Writing
Give directions from the school to a point of interest in Write a restaurant menu with brief descriptions of the
the communit different dishe
Present an advertisement for a new product Write a travel itinerary with descriptions of the activity that
travelers will enjoy
Language and Literature

Analysing Organising

Identify literary conventions used in a short story and Create a moodboard or timeline about the

interpret their effect conventions of a literary genr

Create a profile of a character in a novel, using Use a plot diagram to illustrate the structure of a novel

examples from the text to support the description

Literary Works- Prose

Possible assessment tasks

Producing text Using language

Create an Instagram profile for one of the protagonists Rewrite the ending of a novel studied as a part of a uni

from a text studied in clas

Change the adjectives used in a passage and discuss how

Imagine and write a dialogue between two characters it affects the tone

that takes place 10 years after the end of the story

Language and Literature

Analysing
Annotate a poem using the FLIRT technique to
justify why it falls into a particular genr
Use a rhyme scheme to compare and contrast
different types of poems
Organising
Compare and contrast a poem and a song exploring the same
theme using PEA paragraphs
Critique a poem with reference to other published critiques

Literary Works- Poetry

Possible assessment tasks

Producing text Using language

Write a poem inspired by the theme(s), structure, and rhyme Compare and contrast a cover of a song in relation to
scheme of a poem studied in clas the origina
Write an additional verse/stanza for a pop song Recite a poem for the class
Language and Literature

Analysing Organising

Interpret the effects of music used in a film on the audienc Compare and contrast a book excerpt with its movie

adaptation to evaluate whether the film captures the

Compare two different recitations of a soliloquy to explain

setting effectivel
how voice, tone, pitch and cadence affect the message.

Prepare a review of a play for a news publication

(television, online or print)

Literary Works- Drama

Possible assessment tasks

Producing text Using language

Design a poster about a movie and explain how it links to the Perform a dramatic monologu

unit’s global contex

Transcribe a key scene from a movie studied as a

Re-write the Queen Mab speech from Romeo and Juliet as a part of a unit

Tik Tok post

Language and Literature

Analysing Organising

Find photographs linked to a recent event from Summarize an editorial into an infographi

various publications. Evaluate which of their

Use a graphic organizer to outline an argument with
accompanying captions is more neutral
supporting evidence for each claim

Identify the persuasive techniques used in an op-ed

from a recent newspaper

Non- Literary Works

Possible assessment tasks

Producing text Using language

Write a fake news articl Adapt a dramatic monologue into a news report for a

Tabloid. Include a headline and strapline

Prepare a proposal to present to the Head of School

advocating for an extended mid-term break Rewrite a news headline about a crime from different

perspectives (victim, perpetrator, bystander)