ISMG criteria: meeting the highest performance standard in each criterion

What this note covers

1. Using this study guide and the current assessment rules
2. C1 — Understanding and analysis of literary texts: what the top standard looks like
3. C2 — Understanding and application of theories: what the top standard looks like
4. C3 — Evaluation and synthesis: what the top standard looks like
5. C4 — Controlling textual features and conventions: what the top standard looks like
6. The unseen text: strategies for reading and planning under timed conditions
7. Integrating all four study focuses: the unified Band A response

7 sections · 12 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes