10. IB Predicted Grades and University Predicted Grades
It is essential to understand and differentiate between the University Predicted Grade and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Predicted Grades. It is important for students and their parents to recognize the distinction between these two predictions.
- 10.1 University Predicted Grade
The University Predicted Grade is a projection made by teachers based on a student's academic performance, coursework, and other relevant factors within the schools’ specific academic context.
Here are some common factors that teachers should consider while providing university predicted grades:
- Academic Performance: Teachers should assess the student's academic achievements throughout the course, including their grades, test scores, and overall understanding of the subject matter.
- Consistency: Teachers should evaluate whether the student's performance has been consistent over time or if there have been significant fluctuations in their grades and engagement.
- Coursework and Assignments: The quality of the student's coursework, internal assessments, and projects should be considered, as it reflects their understanding of the material and their ability to apply knowledge.
- Class Participation: Active participation in class discussions, engagement in group activities, and asking questions can demonstrate a student's interest in the subject and their ability to collaborate with peers.
- Work Ethic: Teachers should assess the student's work ethic, including their punctuality, attendance, effort, and willingness to seek help or clarification when needed.
- Summative Assessments: Teachers should consider the results of exams and summative assessments that are part of the curriculum.
It's crucial for teachers to approach the task of predicting grades with objectivity, fairness, and a focus on the individual strengths and weaknesses of each student.
Most of the time, University predicted grades, although data driven, are aspirational but achievable – stretching predicted grades can be motivational for students and gives them high chances in early admissions and scholarships.
On the other hand, IB Predicted Grades are very objective in nature and strictly based on assessment. “The predicted grade is the teacher’s prediction of the grade the candidate is expected to achieve in the subject, based on all the evidence of the candidate’s work and the teacher’s knowledge of IB standards.”
Students are fully graded based on two factors:
“Predicted grades are required for all subjects, including TOK and the EE. It is important that each prediction is made as accurately as possible, without under-predicting or over-predicting the grade.” “IB Student Assessment.”
Teachers predicting grades should use the following scales.
- 10.2 IB Predicted Grades
- all the evidence of the candidate’s work: IAs, IOs, exploration and summative exams
- the knowledge of teachers of IB standards
- Grades are awarded to candidates in each subject on a scale of 1 to 7, with 7 being the highest grade.
- For TOK and the EE, the grades are on a scale of A to E, with A being the highest grade.
10.3 Scope of Application:
University Predicted Grade: The University Predicted Grade is primarily used by universities or colleges for admission purposes. It helps universities assess a student's potential to succeed in their specific academic programs or courses.
IB Predicted Grade: The IB Predicted Grade is strictly used by the International Baccalaureate organization as an essential component of a student's final IB Diploma results. In case of emergencies and natural disasters, IBO might use the students’ predicted grades in case of non-examination route.