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MYP INDIVIDUALS & SOCIETIES

MYP Individuals & Societies (Humanities)

MYP Individuals & Societies — often taught as Integrated Humanities — draws on history, geography, economics and civics to help students understand people, place, power and change. It is assessed against four criteria: Knowing and understanding, Investigating, Communicating, and Thinking critically.

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 Individuals & Societies (Humanities). On CritABCD you can filter practice questions by any of these.

1Historical inquiry
2Geographic processes
3Economic systems
4Government, power & civics
5Culture & society
6Global interactions & development

AIMS

  • Understand the interactions between individuals, societies and environments over time.
  • Investigate independently, using a clear research question and action plan.
  • Communicate ideas and arguments clearly and reference sources.
  • Think critically — analyse issues, recognise perspectives and build supported arguments.

KEY CONCEPTS

ChangeGlobal interactionsSystemsTime, place and space

RELATED CONCEPTS

CausalityCulturePerspectiveProcessesSignificanceGovernanceIdentityGlobal interactions

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 Individuals & Societies?

MYP Individuals & Societies (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 Individuals & Societies 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 Individuals & Societies guide?

Individuals & Societies 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 Individuals & Societies (Humanities) guide is published by the International Baccalaureate.