6cTheatre
6c.1Publications
The information given in this section of the handbook must be read in conjunction with the current Theatre guide.
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May and November 2009 examination sessions |
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Theatre guide Theatre teacher support material |
March 2007 March 2007 |
6c.2Summary of latest arrival dates: May and November 2009 sessions
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Submit all candidate marks Higher level
Standard level
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IB Cardiff |
10 April 2009/ 10 October 2009 |
By IBIS |
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Submit sample theatre internal assessments |
Moderator |
20 April 2009/ 20 October 2009 |
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Higher level
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Standard level
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6/IATpresentation |
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6/IATportfolio |
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Submit all practical performance proposals |
Examiner |
30 April 2009/ 30 October 2009 |
Candidate checklist |
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Submit all research investigations |
Examiner |
30 April 2009/ 30 October 2009 |
Candidate checklist |
6c.3Internal assessment
Internal assessment is a requirement for theatre at both higher level and standard level. At higher level internal assessment is based on the following components, which together account for 50% of the total marks:
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theatre performance and production presentation
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independent project portfolio.
At standard level internal assessment is based on the following components, which together also account for 50% of the total marks:
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theatre performance and production presentation
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independent project portfolio.
6c.4Internal assessment requirements
In order to prepare for the audio recording of each candidate's theatre performance and production presentation, it is essential to read section H8.
The criteria for internal assessment are published in the Theatre guide. Each criterion has levels of achievement with descriptors. The descriptors should be used to assess the performance of each candidate for each criterion. The assessment should be made by the person responsible for teaching theatre.
6c.4.1Theatre performance and production presentation
Higher level and standard level
The theatre performance and production presentation consists of a presentation—using speech and image—of the learning journey in performance and production that the student has undergone over the two years of the course. The materials for the content of the presentation will be drawn from the journal.
Using the assessment criteria and descriptors, the teacher should evaluate the candidate’s involvement in the performance and production aspects of all areas of the core syllabus with a focus on one or two performances in which the student has been involved. The total mark for SL students is out of 30. The total mark for HL students is out of 40. All marks should be submitted using IBIS.
For each candidate whose work is part of the sample submitted for moderation, the teacher should provide a profile of the candidate’s contribution using a copy of Form 6/Tpresentation (HL) or Form 6/Tpresentation (SL).
6c.4.2Practical arrangements on the examination day
It is recommended that a timetable/schedule be prepared showing the order in which the candidates will make their presentations. There should be a short break between each candidate. A maximum of 30 minutes should be allowed for each higher level candidate, with 7–10 supporting images (each not exceeding A4 size). A maximum of 20 minutes should be allowed for each standard level candidate, with 5–7 supporting images (each not exceeding A4 size).
6c.4.3Conduct of the presentation
The candidate’s presentation must be in the response language in which he or she has registered for theatre.
The presentation must be recorded on CD. All CDs must be clearly labelled with candidate session numbers and level. Presentations by higher level students and standard level students should not appear on the same CD.
Audio cassettes and video cassettes must not be used.
Candidates may refer to notes, but the presentation must not be a simple reading of them.
The candidate must make the presentation on his or her own; the candidate may not be supported by anyone.
6c.4.4 Independent project portfolio
Higher level and standard level
The teacher should evaluate the candidates’ theatre portfolios towards the end of the course using the appropriate higher level or standard level assessment criteria and descriptors. This portfolio will show the development of the student’s independent project and its connection to his or her experiences in the core syllabus. For higher level candidates the total mark is out of 50. For standard level candidates the total mark is out of 40. The marks should be submitted on IBIS.
Ownership of theatre portfolios
If candidates anticipate that they may require their portfolios (for example, for the purpose of university admission), it is recommended that a photocopied version be submitted to the moderator.
6c.5The marks for internal assessment
Ensure that you have used the correct assessment criteria and descriptors for each level and component for internal assessment. Remember to use whole numbers; do not use decimals, fractions or estimates.
Carry out an arithmetical check. Add up the achievement levels and check that the total marks for each component are correctly entered. If scaling is required in order that each mark corresponds with the percentage available for the component, this will be undertaken at IB Cardiff.
6c.6Moderation of internal assessment
The submission of sample work from candidates allows the IB to moderate the marking of teachers in order to achieve a common standard across schools.
6c.6.1Samples for moderation
Ensure that all candidates’ work is clearly labelled on the front cover with:
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the session number of the candidate
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the subject, level and component of the examination
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the session and year of the examination.
The samples for each level must be those identified by IBIS.
For each level, give to the coordinator, by any internal school deadlines:
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one completed copy of Form 6/Tpresentation (HL) or Form 6/Tpresentation (SL) for each sample candidate
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one completed copy of Form 6/Tportfolio (HL) or Form 6/Tportfolio (SL) for each sample candidate
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the work of the five, eight or ten sample candidates per level.
6c.6.2Deadlines for submission of IA/PG data and sample work
The coordinator must submit internal assessment/predicted grade data on IBIS by 10 April/10 October.
The coordinator must send to the moderator to arrive by 20 April/20 October:
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the completed Form 6/Tpresentation and Form 6/Tportfolio for each candidate and level
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the sample work of five, eight or ten candidates for each level.
6c.6.3Submission of the sample candidates’ presentations
Package the CDs securely in CD holders and using a padded envelope. The coordinator should send the package to the moderator to arrive by 20 April/20 October.
6c.7External assessment: Practical performance proposal
The practical performance proposal is a two-part task in which the student initially presents a written “pitch” that outlines a considered vision of performance based on a prescribed stimulus in a concise and pertinent manner. The second part includes a fuller descriptive outline of this vision using visuals. At both higher level and standard level the practical performance proposal accounts for 25% of the total marks.
IB Cardiff will notify schools of the choice of performance stimuli that will be the subject of the candidates’ practical performance proposals by means of a list released in the November issue of the Diploma Programme coordinator’s notes each year (published on the OCC). Candidates must be provided with the list no more than four weeks before the presentation.
Retake and anticipated candidates upgrading from standard level to higher level must work from the current year’s list of stimuli. They must not use a previous year’s choice and they must be subject to the same four-week notification and preparation period as all candidates.
6c.8External assessment: Research investigation
The research investigation is a formal academic theatre research exercise presented in the form of a written paper. At both higher level and standard level the research investigation accounts for 25% of the total marks.
6c.8.1Procedure prior to submission of the research investigations
Ensure that all candidates’ research investigations are clearly labelled on the front cover with:
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the candidate session number
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the subject, level and component of the examination
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the session and year of the examination.
Each candidate must complete a copy of the research investigation coversheet Form 6/TRI (HL) or Form 6/TRI (SL), which must accompany his or her work when submitted for assessment. Each candidate’s work must be enclosed in a separate folder.
6c.8.2Submission of the candidates’ research investigations
Package the research investigations securely. The coordinator should send the package to the examiner, to arrive by 30 April/30 October.
6c.9Summary of the coordinator’s requirements
The following is a summary of what the coordinator will need from the theatre teacher(s).
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Material required by internal school deadline |
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Higher level internal assessment |
For sending to moderator: internal assessment sample work
For sending to IB Cardiff: IA/PG data
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Standard level internal assessment |
For sending to moderator: internal assessment sample work
For sending to IB Cardiff: IA/PG data
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Higher level and standard level external assessment |
For sending to the examiner: practical performance proposal
For sending to the examiner: research investigation
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