This is an IB DP guide to help DIGISOC students get top marks on Exam Paper 2
Exam paper two provides sources and your task is to demonstrate your ability to understand the sources and identify key ideas, demonstrate independent, creative and critical thinking and RESPOND directly to the COMMAND TERM and QUESTION.
DP DS Exam Paper Two wants the candidates to:
demonstrate independent, creative and critical thinking
demonstrate accurate and relevant knowledge - but be aware that for some questions, there is no one “correct” response, but several possible
support their critical and creative thinking (more about incorporating sources... when asked to do so - make it clear and explicit). SUPPORT your ideas with (1) sources provided, (2) real-life examples & (3) your own research.
respond to the command term... examine look for these signals....
Explain signal words = Because, as a result of, due to, therefore, consequently, for example
Analyse signal words = Furthermore, additionally, however, but, conversely, likewise, in addition, on the other hand, whereas
Evaluate signal words = My opinion, overall, although, despite, on balance, weighing up
Compare = pick a theme (e.g. adaptability, environmental impacts, costs, user interface, etc.) and compare sources A & B; then another theme and compare. Do not present two separate descriptions.
given time constraints, answers for PART C are not intended to reflect fully polished extended responses that address the full range of possible examples, issues and topics possible
Q 4 Look for a major theme in the question and clearly link sources, points, and examples to this major theme (e.g. The theme is CHANGE: transformation/evolution and the question was: "Uber, the world’s largest taxi company, owns no vehicles. Facebook, the world’s most popular social media platform, creates no content. Alibaba, the most valuable retailer, has no inventory. And Airbnb, the world’s largest accommodation provider, owns no real estate. Something interesting is happening.” With reference to all the sources and your own research, discuss whether the sharing economy represents change that is an evolution or a transformation."
impacts and implications of digital technology on people and communities is the major digital society theme.... emphasize this whenever you can.
markbands for question 4 clearly state that evaluation and synthesis are to be supported with relevant and accurate knowledge from the course and responses are to be well-structured and organized.
Paper 2 Markscheme for Question 4 (SL & HL)
Marks for question 4 are allocated using markbands. While level descriptors are written in the form of individual bullet points, markbands are applied holistically using a best-fit approach.
0
The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors
1–3
There is limited relevant knowledge
Evidence from sources is not integrated with the response
The response shows a limited understanding of the demands of the question
The response has limited organization
4-6
The response shows some understanding of the demands of the question
Some knowledge is demonstrated but this is not always relevant or accurate
Evidence from sources is partially integrated into the response
The response is partially organized
7-9
The response shows adequate understanding of the demands of the question
Relevant and accurate knowledge is demonstrated with some lapses
There is adequate integration of evidence from the sources, but this is not always sustained
The response is adequately organized
10-12
The response is focused and shows an in-depth understanding of the demands of the question
Relevant and accurate knowledge is demonstrated throughout, adding insight to the response
There is consistent and effective integration of evidence from the sources
The response is well-structured and effectively organized
Digital Society Command Terms
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