Arts in IB MYP Grade 2
The MYP Arts group brings together visual arts and performing arts for IB MYP Grade 2 (ages 12–13). Learners at this developing stage build knowledge and skills that are assessed against four criteria.
Assessment criteria
- Criterion A: Knowing and understanding
- Criterion B: Developing skills
- Criterion C: Thinking creatively
- Criterion D: Responding
Explore the subjects
Visual Arts 
Performing ArtsStudy tip
Share work-in-progress with a friend or teacher early. Feedback while there is still time to act on it is worth more than praise at the end.
How is Arts assessed in the MYP?
Learners are assessed against the four criteria above, each marked out of 8, and the total is converted into a final grade from 1 to 7.
Which grade is this?
IB MYP Grade 2 is typically for students aged 12–13.