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MYP INDIVIDUALS & SOCIETIES

MYP Geography

MYP Geography sits within the Individuals & Societies subject group. Students examine places, environments, and the human and physical processes that connect them — from population and urbanisation to resources and sustainability — using maps, data and fieldwork. It is assessed against the four MYP I&S criteria.

QUICK FACTS
Subject group
MYP Individuals & Societies
Assessment
4 criteria (A–D), each out of 8
Format
MYP eAssessment — optional 2-hour on-screen exam (Year 5)
Final grade
1–7 (from the combined criterion levels)
Official IB guide ↗

The main areas of study in MYP Geography. On CritABCD you can filter practice questions by any of these.

1Population & settlement
2Urbanisation
3Resources & energy
4Climate & environment
5Development & globalisation
6Natural hazards & risk
7Maps, data & fieldwork

AIMS

  • Understand geographic processes and the interactions between people and environments.
  • Investigate geographic questions using data, maps and fieldwork.
  • Communicate findings clearly using geographic tools and terminology.
  • Think critically about issues such as development, sustainability and inequality.

KEY CONCEPTS

ChangeGlobal interactionsSystemsTime, place and space

RELATED CONCEPTS

CausalityProcessesScaleSustainabilityResourcesNetworksManagementPower

GLOBAL CONTEXTS

Identities and relationshipsOrientation in space and timePersonal and cultural expressionScientific and technical innovationGlobalization and sustainabilityFairness and development

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the assessment criteria for MYP Geography?

MYP Geography (Individuals & Societies) is assessed against four criteria, each out of 8: A Knowing and understanding, B Investigating, C Communicating, and D Thinking critically.

How is MYP Geography graded?

Each criterion is marked from 1 to 8 against level descriptors. The four criterion levels are combined and mapped through published grade boundaries to a final MYP grade from 1 to 7.

What is the official MYP Geography guide?

Geography sits within the MYP Individuals & Societies subject group. The official IB guide is published by the IB — see the link on this page.

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This overview is written by CritABCD for study and revision. The official MYP Geography guide is published by the International Baccalaureate.