Research Presentation Quiz

What is the maximum duration for the research presentation in the external assessment task?

• 10 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 20 minutes

• 30 minutes

What is the main purpose of the research presentation task?

• To explore a familiar theatre tradition

• To evidence academic and practical explorations of a new theatre tradition

• To perform a well-known play

• To write a research paper

What is required for the video recording submission?

• A group performance

• Only the student being assessed

• A live audience

• Multiple students

What must students submit along with the video recording?

• A written script

• A list of all sources cited

• A costume design

• A stage set plan

What is a theatre tradition?

• A new performance style

• A theatre practice with fixed performance conventions

• A modern dance routine

• A musical composition

What is a performance convention?

• A casual meeting of actors

• A significant element of performance recognized in a theatre tradition

• A new type of stage design

• A modern acting technique

What is traditional performance material?

• New scripts written by students

• Material traditionally performed within a theatre tradition

• Modern digital media

• Improvised dialogue

What is the weighting of the research presentation for SL students?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

What is the weighting of the research presentation for HL students?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

What is the key feature of performance conventions?

• They are always improvised

• They are a key feature of communication to the audience

• They are only used in modern theatre

• They are not culturally recognized