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evidence of the candidate s ability to evaluate current events from the point of view of an
economist).
Focus
Three out of the four commentaries must have as their main focus a different section of the syllabus,
although it is acceptable for commentaries to make reference to other sections. The fourth commentary
can focus either on a single section or can focus on two or more sections of the syllabus.
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Selection of extracts
Sources
The extracts on which each commentary is based must be drawn from four different
sources.
Extracts must as far as possible be contemporaneous with the course. Teachers should
encourage candidates to look for material relating to current events. This may include
material published up to six months before the start of the course.
Individual work
Candidates must select their own articles to analyse. Candidates can base their
commentaries on the same extract, but the extract must not be given to the class by the
teacher, and the production of the commentary must be each candidate s individual work.
A commentary must not be prepared collaboratively.
Language of extract
If possible, the extract on which the commentary is based should be in the working
language of the school. If an extract in another language is used, the candidate must
provide a translation, in the working language of the school, of the parts of the article
referred to in the commentary.
Guidance
The requirements of the portfolio and the assessment criteria must be clearly explained at the
start of the course and reinforced as the course progresses. The assessment criteria must be
available to candidates at all times.
Discussion and support
It is a good idea to encourage candidates to discuss with the teacher the work they are
doing for the portfolio, and to seek advice and information. Candidates must not be
penalized for seeking guidance. However, if a candidate could not have completed the
portfolio without substantial support from the teacher, this should be noted on the
appropriate form in the Vade Mecum.
Practice
It may be helpful for teachers to guide candidates through a practice extract and
commentary before the first commentary is written. After this initial practice all extracts
must be chosen by the candidates themselves.
Advice
As part of the learning process, teachers can give advice to candidates on a first draft of
each portfolio commentary. This advice can be either verbal or written and can indicate
the way in which the work could be improved. If the advice is written, the teacher must
not extensively annotate or edit the candidate s draft. Candidates must not repeatedly
draft and redraft their commentaries. The second draft handed to the teacher must be the
final one.
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Integrating the portfolio into the course
Ideally, candidates will work on the portfolio throughout the course. Teachers are advised to
set their own deadlines for the submission of the commentaries, with reminders at regular
intervals. Candidates can write more than four commentaries and can submit the best four for
inclusion in the portfolio. However, work for the portfolio must be a natural part of classroom
learning activities and must not be an extra component added to the course.
Authenticity
The portfolio submitted for internal assessment must be the candidate s own individual work.
Teachers must ensure that the portfolio submitted is the candidate s own work. If there is any
doubt, authenticity can first be checked by discussing the content of the work with the
candidate. In addition, one or more of the following actions can be helpful:
" checking the references cited by the candidate
" using one of the many web sites set up to detect plagiarism
" comparing the style of writing in the commentaries with work known to be that of the
candidate.
Record keeping
On each commentary candidates must record:
" the title of the extract
" the source of the extract
" the date of the extract
" the word count of the commentary
" the date the commentary was written
" the section(s) of the syllabus to which the commentary relates.
Time allocation
It is recommended that teachers allocate approximately 20 hours of class time for the portfolio
at both higher level and standard level. This should include:
" time for the teacher to explain to candidates the requirements for the portfolio
" class time for candidates to work on their commentaries
" time for discussion between the teacher and the candidate
" time for the teacher to review progress and to check authenticity.
Assessment of the portfolio
At the end of the course, the portfolio as a whole must be assessed against the internal
assessment criteria.
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ADDRESSES
Headquarters
Organisation du Baccalauréat International
Route des Morillons 15
Grand-Saconnex, Genève
CH-1218
SWITZERLAND
Phone: +41 22 791 7740
Fax: +41 22 791 0277
E-mail: ibhq@ibo.org
Curriculum and Assessment Centre
International Baccalaureate Organization
Peterson House, Malthouse Avenue
Cardiff Gate
Cardiff, Wales
GB CF23 8GL
UNITED KINGDOM
Phone: +44 29 2054 7777
Fax: +44 29 2054 7778
E-mail: ibca@ibo.org
IBO Online
" Main web site: http://www.ibo.org
" Online curriculum centre for IB teachers (password protected): http://online.ibo.org
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Regional Offices
Regional offices of the IBO around the world provide services to authorized schools, arrange teacher
training events and conferences, and assist schools in communications with the IBO headquarters in
Geneva and the Curriculum and Assessment Centre in Cardiff.
" Regional Director
IBO Africa/Europe/Middle East
Route des Morillons 15
Grand-Saconnex, Genève
CH-1218
SWITZERLAND
Phone: +41 22 791 7740
Fax: +41 22 791 0277
E-mail: ibaem@ibo.org
" Regional Director
IBO Asia-Pacific
c/o United World College of S.E. Asia
Pasir Panjang, PO Box 15, Singapore
SG-911121
REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE
Phone: +65 6 776 0249
Fax: +65 6 776 4369
E-mail: ibap@ibo.org
" Regional Director
IBO Latin America
Av. del Libertador 2740
1st floor
Olivos, Buenos Aires
AR-B1636DSU
ARGENTINA
Phone: +54 114 794 6330
Fax: +54 114 794 6330
E-mail: ibla@ibo.org
" Regional Director
IBO North America
475 Riverside Drive, 16th Floor
New York, NY
US-10115
USA
Phone: +1 212 696 4464
Fax: +1 212 889 9242
E-mail: ibna@ibo.org
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