1. IB ECONOMIC COMMENTARIES DUE DATES HOMEWORK DUE DATES & FINAL SUBMISSION OF PORTFOLIO DEADLINES

2. IB ECONOMICS: INTERAL ASSESSMENT Requirements Requirements 4 Commentaries, with a focus on at least three different sections of the syllabus (microeconomics, macroeconomics, international economics, development economics) Each commentary must be at least 650 words, but not exceed 750 words. Graphs are expected. Analysis and Evaluation are very important. Represents 20% of IB Economics grade for HL students Represents 25% of IB Economics grade for SL students

3. IB ECONOMICS: INTERAL ASSESSMENT Homework Tasks From September, IB Economics Commentaries replace all H/W tasks. Time will also be allocated in class, in addition to the completion of work at home. Each commentary will be weighted at 4 for the ECA internal reporting system. Note: You will be expected to complete 7 economic commentaries before the end of this academic year, but only the best 4 will be selected for IB submission.

4. IB ECONOMICS: INTERAL ASSESSMENT Timeline for Individual Commentary Submission Commentary RequiredDue Date Microeconomics Commentary (1)Tuesday 20 th September 2010 Macroeconomics Commentary (1)Monday 4 th October 2010 Macroeconomics Commentary (2)Tuesday 26 th October 2010 International Economics Commentary (1)Wednesday 10 th November 2010 International Economics Commentary (2)Thursday December 2 nd 2010 Commentary (Your choice of topic!)January 17 th 2011 Commentary (Your choice of topic!)Thursday 3 rd February 2011

5. IB ECONOMICS: INTERAL ASSESSMENT Timeline for Portfolio Submission Wednesday 9 th February 2011: Teacher begins detailed consultation and feedback with all students. Recommendations made on which commentary to submit for IB portfolio. Students to make corrections. Friday 25 th February 2011 All four commentaries (final copies) due to teacher.