Biology

If you're wondering about what assessments make up your final IB Biology grade, you've come to the right place. In this post we will break down each component of the IB Biology course.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2 style="text-align:center;">IB Biology Exam + Assessment&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>Paper 1</h3>&nbsp;<ul><li>Accounts for 36% of the student's subject grade.</li><li>SL students have 1 hour 30 minutes, while HL students are given 1 hour 45 minutes to complete Paper 1.&nbsp;</li><li>SL students can score up to 55 marks on Paper while HL up to 75 marks.&nbsp;</li><li>A calculator is essential for this paper. &nbsp;</li><li>Paper 1 is made up of two separate booklets – Paper 1A and Paper 1B. Both papers are however completed in one sitting.</li><li>Paper 1A<ul><li>Paper 1A is solely made up of multiple-choice questions – students must select one answer from the four provided. &nbsp;</li><li>Each question is worth 1 mark.&nbsp;</li><li>The SL Paper 1A consists of 30 multiple choice-questions (30 marks total), while the HL Paper 1A consists of 40 multiple-choice questions (40 marks).&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Paper 1B<ul><li>Paper 1B is solely made up of open questions.&nbsp;</li><li>Both SL and HL students answer 4 data-based questions related to experimental work and the syllabus. &nbsp;</li><li>The SL Paper 1B consists of 25 marks while the HL paper is marked out of 35.&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li><a href="/blog/ib-biology-paper-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here</a> for more information and sample Paper 1 questions.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;<h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>Paper 2</h3>&nbsp;<ul><li>Accounts for 44% of the student's subject grade (SL &amp; HL).&nbsp;</li><li>SL students have 1 hour 30 minutes, while HL students are given 2 hours 30 minutes to complete Paper 2.&nbsp;</li><li>Paper 2 is made up of short-answer and extended-response questions. &nbsp;</li><li>Paper 2 may cover all topics of the syllabus. &nbsp;</li><li>A calculator is required for this exam. &nbsp;</li><li>Students will have access to an IB-issued formula booklet.&nbsp;</li><li><a href="/blog/ib-biology-paper-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here </a>for more information and sample Paper 2 questions. &nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;<h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>Internal Assessment (IA)</h3>&nbsp;<ul><li>For both SL and HL, the Internal Assessment (IA) contributes 20% to the overall subject grade.&nbsp;</li><li>The IA is an individual investigation that allows you to explore a topic of personal interest within the field of biology.&nbsp;</li><li>It is assessed internally by your teacher and externally moderated by the IB, meaning that a sample of your class’s work will be reviewed by IB examiners for standardization.&nbsp;</li><li>For the Internal Assessment, students design and carry out a scientific investigation on a topic of personal interest. They develop a focused research question, plan and conduct experiments, collect and analyse data, and draw evidence-based conclusions to answer their question.&nbsp;</li><li>Your investigation must demonstrate a clear understanding of biological concepts, personal engagement with the topic, and effective scientific communication.&nbsp;</li><li>The IA is marked out of 24 using four assessment criteria: Research Design, Data Analysis, Conclusion, Evaluation. <a href="/ia/biology" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here</a> for examiner-reviewed exemplars to get a better idea of what is expected and what a strong IA looks like. &nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We hope you found this post helpful. For more useful materials associated with the IB check out the wide variety of <a href="/ia" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">IA</a>, <a href="/ee" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">EE </a>and <a href="/tok" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">TOK </a>exemplars available at <a href="/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Clastify </a>and other guides available on our <a href="/blog" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">blog</a>.

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IB Biology Exam + Assessment

Math AA

If you're wondering about what assessments make up your final Math AA grade, you've come to the right place. In this post we will break down each component of the IB Math AA course.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2 style="text-align:center;">IB Math AA Exam + Assessment&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;<h3>Paper 1</h3>&nbsp;<ul><li>For SL, Paper 1 contributes 40% to the overall subject grade, while for HL, it accounts for 30%</li><li>SL students have 1 hour 30 minutes, while HL students are given 2 hours to complete Paper 1</li><li>No technology is allowed for this exam</li><li>Paper 1 is made up of two sections &nbsp;– Section A and Section B</li><li>Section A<ul><li>Section A is made up of short-response questions based on the syllabus.</li><li>The intention of this section is to assess students across the breadth of the syllabus. However, it should not be assumed that the separate topics are given equal emphasis.&nbsp;</li><li>A small number of steps are needed to solve each question.</li><li>Questions may be presented in the form of words, symbols, diagrams or tables, or combinations of these.&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Section B<ul><li>This section consists of a small number of extended-response questions based on the whole syllabus.&nbsp;</li><li>Individual questions may require knowledge of more than one topic.</li><li>The intention of this section is to assess students across the breadth of the syllabus in depth.&nbsp;</li><li>The range of syllabus topics tested in this section may be narrower than that tested in section A.</li></ul></li><li><a href="/blog/ib-math-ai-paper-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here</a> for more information and sample Paper 1 questions.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;<h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>Paper 2</h3>&nbsp;<ul><li>For SL, Paper 2 contributes 40% to the overall subject grade, while for HL, it accounts for 30%.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>SL students have 1 hour and 30 minutes, while HL students are given 2 hours to complete Paper 2.&nbsp;</li><li>Paper 2 is made up of a mix of short-response and extended-response questions based on the syllabus.&nbsp;</li><li>Paper 2 will cover all topics of the syllabus, so students need to ensure they study all the material thoroughly. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Individual questions may require knowledge spanning across multiple topics.&nbsp;</li><li>The questions gradually increase in difficulty, with easier questions at the beginning followed by the harder questions.&nbsp;</li><li>A calculator such as a GDC is required for this exam.&nbsp;</li><li><a href="/blog/ib-math-aa-paper-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here</a> for more information and sample Paper 2 questions.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;<h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>Paper 3 (HL only)</h3>&nbsp;<ul><li>Accounts for 20% of HL students' subject grade.&nbsp;</li><li>Paper 3 focuses on the HL content of the Math AA syllabus.&nbsp;</li><li>Students have 1 hour 15 minutes to complete Paper 3. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Paper 3 is made up of 2 questions. Students must answer both questions.&nbsp;</li><li>A GDC calculator is required for this paper. &nbsp;</li><li><a href="/blog/ib-math-aa-paper-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here</a> for more information and sample Paper 3 questions.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;<h3 style="margin-left:40px;">&nbsp;</h3><h3>Internal Assessment (IA)</h3>&nbsp;<ul><li>For both SL and HL, the Internal Assessment contributes 20% to the overall subject grade.&nbsp;</li><li>The IA is a mathematical exploration completed individually. &nbsp;</li><li>The IA is assessed internally by the teacher and externally moderated by the IB. This means that a sample from your class will be sent to the IB for verification. &nbsp;</li><li>The exploration must demonstrate mathematical understanding, personal engagement, and clear communication.&nbsp;</li><li>The IA is marked out of 20 using five assessment criteria: Presentation, Mathematical Communication, Personal Engagement, Reflection, and Use of Mathematics. <a href="/ia/math-aa" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here</a> for examiner-reviewed exemplars.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We hope you found this post helpful. For more useful materials associated with the IB check out the wide variety of <a href="/ia" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">IA</a>, <a href="/ee" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">EE </a>and <a href="/tok" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">TOK </a>exemplars available at <a href="/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Clastify </a>and other guides available on our <a href="/blog" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">blog</a>.&nbsp;

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IB Math AA Exam + Assessment

Business and Management

Curious about how your final IB Business Management grade is determined? You're in the right place. In this guide, we'll walk you through all of the key assessment components of the IB Business Management course.<h2 style="text-align:center;">&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;<h2 style="text-align:center;">IB Business Management Exam + Assessment</h2>&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>Paper 1</h3>&nbsp;<ul><li>For SL, Paper 1 contributes 35% to the overall subject grade, while for HL, it accounts for 25%. &nbsp;</li><li>Both SL and HL students have 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete Paper 1.&nbsp;</li><li>Paper 1 is based on a pre-released statement that specifies the context and background for the unseen case study.&nbsp;</li><li>This pre-released statement is issued by the IB before each exam session (May/November).&nbsp;</li><li>It describes a fictional business organization and outlines key background information, stakeholders, and challenges.&nbsp;</li><li>The questions are the same for both SL and HL students. Students must use business theories, tools, and models to answer questions about the fictional organization. &nbsp;</li><li><a href="/blog/ib-business-management-paper-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here</a> for more information and sample Paper 1 questions. &nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;<h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>Paper 2</h3>&nbsp;<ul><li>Paper 2 is based on unseen stimulus material with a quantitative focus.&nbsp;</li><li>For SL, Paper 2 contributes 35% to the overall subject grade, while for HL, it accounts for 30%.&nbsp;</li><li>SL students have 1 hour 30 minutes, while HL students are given 1 hour 45 minutes to complete Paper 2.&nbsp;</li><li>A calculator is required for this exam.&nbsp;</li><li>Paper 2 is made up of two sections &nbsp;– Section A and Section B.&nbsp;</li><li>Section A&nbsp;<ul><li>Section A is made up of medium-length questions &nbsp;</li><li>There is a quantitative focus in these questions.&nbsp;</li><li>Students answer questions with reference and analysis of the provided information &nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Section B<ul><li>In this section, students choose to answer one out of two questions&nbsp;</li><li>The questions in Section B, in structure, are very similar to those in Section A.&nbsp;</li><li>The Section B questions however are longer and require deeper analysis.&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li><a href="/blog/ib-business-management-paper-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here</a> for more information and sample Paper 2 questions. &nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;<h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>Paper 3 (HL only)</h3>&nbsp;<ul><li>Paper 3 is only for HL students. &nbsp;</li><li>Paper 3 contributes 25% to the overall subject grade.&nbsp;</li><li>Students have 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete Paper 3.&nbsp;</li><li>It is based on an unseen stimulus material about a social enterprise.&nbsp;</li><li>Paper 3 requires students to identify and describe a human need and the potential organizational challenges facing the social entrepreneur wanting to meet this need. &nbsp;</li><li>Students are then required to recommend a plan of action as a strategic way forward for the business.&nbsp;</li><li>Paper 3 focuses on HL-only topics such as organizational planning tools, budgets, international marketing, etc. However, content from other areas shared with the SL syllabus may also be tested, so students should make sure to study all topics thoroughly, not just the HL-only ones. &nbsp;</li><li>Click here for more information and sample Paper 3 questions. &nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;<h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>Internal Assessment (IA)</h3>&nbsp;<ul><li>At SL, the IA is worth 30% of the final grade while at HL it accounts for 20% of the final grade. &nbsp;</li><li>The IA is an individual written commentary that allows you to apply business management tools, techniques, and theories to a real-world business issue or decision.&nbsp;</li><li>It is assessed internally by your teacher and externally moderated by the IB, meaning a sample of your class’s work will be reviewed by IB examiners.&nbsp;</li><li>For the Internal Assessment, students choose a real business organization and develop a focused research question that investigates a their strategy from a business perspective.&nbsp;</li><li>They then gather supporting evidence through research, apply relevant business theories and tools, analyze their findings, and present a well-reasoned recommendation or conclusion.&nbsp;</li><li>The IA should demonstrate a strong grasp of business concepts, independent thinking, and clear, structured communication.&nbsp;</li><li>The Business Management IA is marked out of 25 using seven assessment criteria: Integration of a key concept, Supporting documents, Selection and application of tools and theories, Analysis and evaluation, Conclusions, Structure, Presentation.<a href="/ia/business-and-management" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Click here</a> for examiner-reviewed exemplars to better understand expectations and what a high-scoring IA looks like.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We hope you found this post helpful. For more useful materials associated with the IB check out the wide variety of <a href="/ia" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">IA</a>, <a href="/ee" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">EE </a>and <a href="/tok" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">TOK </a>exemplars available at <a href="/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Clastify </a>and other guides available on our <a href="/blog" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">blog</a>.

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IB Business and Management Exam + Assessment

Math AI

If you're wondering about what assessments make up your final Math AI grade, you've come to the right place. In this post we will break down each component that of the IB Math AI course.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2 style="text-align:center;">IB Math AI Exam + Assessment&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>Paper 1</h3>&nbsp;<ul><li>For SL, Paper 1 contributes 40% to the overall subject grade, while for HL, it contributes 30%.&nbsp;</li><li>SL students have 1 hour and 30 minutes, while HL students are given 2 hours to complete Paper 1.&nbsp;</li><li>Paper 1 is made up of a mix of short-response and extended-response questions, all based on the entire syllabus.&nbsp;</li><li>The paper assesses a broad range of mathematical concepts, with a strong emphasis on real-world problem-solving and interpretation of data in various forms. &nbsp;</li><li>Questions gradually increase in difficulty, starting with the easier problems and progressing to more complex ones.</li><li><a href="/blog/ib-math-aa-paper-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here</a> for more information and sample Paper 1 questions.&nbsp;</li></ul><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>Paper 2</h3>&nbsp;<ul><li>For SL, Paper 2 contributes 40% to the overall subject grade, while for HL, it accounts for 30%. &nbsp;</li><li>SL students have 1 hour 30 minutes, while HL students are given 2 hours to complete Paper 2.</li><li>Paper 2 is made up of extended-reponse questions based on the syllabus. Paper 2 may cover all topics of the syllabus.</li><li>Individual questions may require knowledge of more than one topic.&nbsp;</li><li>Normally, each question reflects an incline of difficulty, from relatively easy tasks at the start of a question to relatively difficult tasks at the end of a question.&nbsp;</li><li>A GDC calculator is required for this exam</li><li><a href="/blog/ib-math-ai-paper-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here</a> for more information and sample Paper 2 questions.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;<h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>Paper 3 (HL only)</h3>&nbsp;<ul><li>Accounts for 20% of HL students' subject grade.&nbsp;</li><li>Paper 3 focuses on the HL content of the Math AI syllabus.&nbsp;</li><li>Students have 1 hour to complete Paper 3. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Paper 3 is made up of 2 questions. Students must answer both questions.&nbsp;</li><li>A GDC calculator is required for this paper. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>Internal Assessment (IA)</h3>&nbsp;<ul><li>For both SL and HL, the Internal Assessment contributes 20% to the overall subject grade.&nbsp;</li><li>The IA is a mathematical exploration completed individually. &nbsp;</li><li>The IA is assessed internally by the teacher and externally moderated by the IB. This means that a sample from your class will be sent to the IB for verification. &nbsp;</li><li>The exploration must demonstrate mathematical understanding, personal engagement, and clear communication.&nbsp;</li><li>The IA is marked out of 20 using five assessment criteria: Presentation, Mathematical Communication, Personal Engagement, Reflection, and Use of Mathematics. <a href="/ia/math-ai" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here</a> for examiner-reviewed exemplars.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We hope you found this post helpful. For more useful materials associated with the IB check out the wide variety of <a href="/ia" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">IA</a>, <a href="/ee" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">EE </a>and <a href="/tok" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">TOK </a>exemplars available at <a href="/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Clastify </a>and other guides available on our <a href="/blog" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">blog</a>.&nbsp;

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Geography

If you're wondering about what assessments make up your final IB Geography grade, you've come to the right place. In this post we will break down each component of the IB Biology course.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2 style="text-align:center;">IB Geography Exam + Assessment</h2>&nbsp;<h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>Paper 1</h3>&nbsp;<ul><li>At SL Paper 1 accounts for 45% of the student's final subject grade while for HL it accounts for 40% of the student's final grade. &nbsp;</li><li>SL students have 1 hour 30 minutes, while HL students are given 2 hours 10 minutes to complete Paper 1.&nbsp;</li><li>Paper 1 is made up of IB Geography Option topics &nbsp;</li><li>SL students answer questions from 2 option topics while HL students must answer 3.&nbsp;</li><li>Each option has a structured question and one extended answer question from a choice of two.</li><li><a href="/blog/ib-geography-paper-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here</a> for more information and sample Paper 1 questions.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;<h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>Paper 2</h3>&nbsp;<ul><li>At SL Paper 2 accounts for 40% of the student's final subject grade while for HL it accounts for 25% of the student's final grade.</li><li>Both SL and HL students have 1 hour 15 minutes to complete Paper 2.</li><li>Paper 2.</li><li>Paper 2 tests knowledge on the core units of the IB Geography syllabus. As such, there is no distinction between SL and HL.</li><li>Paper 2 is made up of 3 sections – A, B, and C.</li><li>Section A is made up of three structured questions, each focusing on one unit from the core.&nbsp;</li><li>Section B consists of structured questions based on a provided infographic/visual stimulus.&nbsp;</li><li>In Section C, students answer one out of the two provided extended response questions.&nbsp;</li><li><a href="/blog/ib-geography-paper-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here</a> for more information and sample Paper 2 questions.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;<h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>Paper 3</h3>&nbsp;<ul><li>Accounts for 20% of the student's subject grade.</li><li>Students have 1 hour to complete Paper 3.&nbsp;</li><li>Students can score up to 28 marks.&nbsp;</li><li>Students answer one question out of three available.&nbsp;</li><li>Each question consists of two essay components: one worth 12 marks and the other worth 16 marks.</li><li><a href="/blog/ib-geography-paper-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here</a> for more information and sample Paper 3 questions.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>Internal Assessment (IA)</h3>&nbsp;<ul><li>The IA is an individual investigation that allows you to explore a topic of personal interest within the field of geography. &nbsp;</li><li>It is assessed internally by your teacher and externally moderated by the IB, meaning that a sample of your class’s work will be reviewed by IB examiners to ensure standardization. &nbsp;</li><li>For the Internal Assessment, students formulate a geographic research question, collect primary data through fieldwork, and apply appropriate geographic techniques and methods to analyze the data.&nbsp;</li><li>They interpret their findings and draw reasoned, evidence-based conclusions in response to their research question. &nbsp;</li><li>Your investigation must demonstrate a solid understanding of geographic concepts and processes, engagement with the topic, and clear, effective geographic communication.</li><li>The IA is marked out of 25 using four assessment criteria: Fieldwork question and geographic context, Methods of Investigation, Quality and treatment of information collected, Written Analysis, Conclusion, and Evaluation. <a href="/ia/geography" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here</a> for examiner-reviewed exemplars to get a better idea of what is expected and what a strong IA looks like. &nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We hope you found this post helpful. For more useful materials associated with the IB check out the wide variety of <a href="/ia" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">IA</a>, <a href="/ee" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">EE </a>and <a href="/tok" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">TOK </a>exemplars available at <a href="/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Clastify </a>and other guides available on our <a href="/blog" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">blog</a>.

A comprehensive guide to the IB Geography Exam and assessment. Learn about all the components that make up the IB Geography course. 

IB Geography Exam + Assessment

History

If you're wondering about what assessments make up your final IB History grade, you've come to the right place. In this post we will break down each component of the IB History course.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2 style="text-align:center;">&nbsp;</h2><h2 style="text-align:center;">IB History Exam + Assessment&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;<h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>Paper 1</h3>&nbsp;<ul><li>For SL, Paper 1 contributes 30% to the overall subject grade, while for HL, it accounts for 20%.&nbsp;</li><li>Students my score up to 24 marks.</li><li>Both SL and HL students are given 1 hour to complete Paper 1.</li><li>Paper 1 is made up of two seperate booklets – the question booklet, and the source booklet. Students refer to the source booklet to answer the exam questions.</li><li>Students answer all 4 questions.&nbsp;</li><li><a href="/blog/ib-history-paper-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here</a> for more information and sample Paper 1 questions.&nbsp;</li></ul><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>Paper 2</h3>&nbsp;<ul><li>At SL, Paper 2 contributes 45% to the overall subject grade while at HL it amounts to 25%.&nbsp;</li><li>Paper 2 is an essay-based paper.&nbsp;</li><li>Both SL and HL students must answer 2 essay questions, each from a different topic.&nbsp;</li><li>Students may score up to 30 marks (15 marks per question).&nbsp;</li><li>Students have 1 hour 30 minutes for the paper.</li><li><a href="/blog/ib-history-paper-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here</a> for more information and sample Paper 2 questions.&nbsp;</li></ul><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>Paper 3 (HL only)</h3>&nbsp;<ul><li>Accounts for 35% of the student's subject grade.</li><li>Students have 2 hours 30 minutes to complete Paper 3.&nbsp;</li><li>Students can score up to 45 marks.&nbsp;</li><li>Students answer three essay questions, each worth 15 marks.&nbsp;</li><li><a href="/blog/ib-history-paper-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here</a> for more information and sample Paper 3 questions.&nbsp;</li></ul><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>Internal Assessment (IA)&nbsp;</h3>&nbsp;<ul><li>For both SL and HL, the Internal Assessment contributes 20% to the overall subject grade. &nbsp;</li><li>The History IA is a historical investigation completed individually. &nbsp;</li><li>It is assessed internally by the teacher and externally moderated by the IB. This means that a sample of investigations from your class will be sent to the IB for moderation. &nbsp;</li><li>Students come up with a specific research question for which they formulate an answer through exploring, evaluating, and analysing sources. <a href="/blog/ia-research-question-guide-examples" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here</a> for a guide on choosing a research question and <a href="/blog/history-ia-topic-ideas-examples" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a> for a list of examples of topics and research questions to explore.&nbsp;</li><li>The investigation must demonstrate historical understanding, critical analysis, and clear, structured writing. &nbsp;</li><li>The IA is marked out of 25 using three assessment criteria: Identification and evaluation of sources, Investigation, and Reflection. <a href="/ia/history" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here</a> for examiner-reviewed exemplars.</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We hope you found this post helpful. For more useful materials associated with the IB check out the wide variety of <a href="/ia" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">IA</a>, <a href="/ee" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">EE </a>and <a href="/tok" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">TOK </a>exemplars available at <a href="/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Clastify </a>and other guides available on our <a href="/blog" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">blog</a>.&nbsp;

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Chemistry

Wondering about what assessments make up your final IB Chemistry grade? You've come to the right place! In this post we will break down each component of the IB Chemistry course.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2 style="text-align:center;">&nbsp;</h2><h2 style="text-align:center;">IB Chemistry Exam + Assessment</h2>&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>Paper 1</h3>&nbsp;<ul><li>Accounts for 36% of the student's subject grade (SL &amp; HL).&nbsp;</li><li>SL students have 1 hour 30 minutes, while HL students are given 2 hours to complete Paper 1.&nbsp;</li><li>Paper 1 is made up of two separate booklets – Paper 1A and Paper 1B.&nbsp;</li><li>Both papers are however completed in one sitting.&nbsp;</li><li>Paper 1A&nbsp;<ul><li>Paper 1A is solely made up of multiple-choice questions – students must select one answer from the four provided. &nbsp;</li><li>Each question is worth 1 mark.&nbsp;</li><li>The SL Paper 1A consists of 30 multiple choice-questions (30 marks total), while the HL Paper 1A consists of 40 multiple-choice questions (40 marks).</li></ul></li><li>Paper 1B&nbsp;<ul><li>Made up of data-based questions. &nbsp;</li><li>Questions relate to experimental work.&nbsp;</li><li>The SL Paper 1B consists of 25 marks while the HL paper is marked out of 35</li></ul></li><li><a href="/blog/ib-chemistry-paper-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here</a> for more information and sample Paper 1 questions.</li></ul>&nbsp;<h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>Paper 2</h3>&nbsp;<ul><li>Accounts for 44% of the student's subject grade (SL &amp; HL).&nbsp;</li><li>SL students have 1 hour 30 minutes, while HL students are given 2 hours 30 minutes to complete Paper 2.&nbsp;</li><li>Paper 2 is made up of short-answer and extended-response questions. &nbsp;</li><li>Paper 2 may cover all topics of the syllabus. &nbsp;</li><li>A calculator is required for this exam. &nbsp;</li><li>Students will have access to an IB-issued formula booklet.</li><li><a href="/blog/ib-chemistry-paper-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here</a> for more information and sample Paper 1 questions.</li></ul>&nbsp;<h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>Internal Assessment (IA)</h3>&nbsp;<ul><li>For both SL and HL, the Internal Assessment (IA) contributes 20% to your overall IB Chemistry grade.&nbsp;</li><li>The IA is an individual investigation that gives you the opportunity to explore a chemistry-related topic of personal interest through hands-on experimentation and data analysis.&nbsp;</li><li>It is assessed internally by your teacher and externally moderated by the IB, meaning a sample of your class’s work will be reviewed by IB examiners to ensure consistent marking standards.&nbsp;</li><li>As part of the IA, students formulate a focused research question, design and conduct experiments, collect and process data, and draw evidence-based conclusions to answer their question.&nbsp;</li><li>Your investigation should demonstrate a solid understanding of chemical principles, personal engagement with the topic, and effective scientific communication.&nbsp;</li><li>The Chemistry IA is marked out of 24 using four assessment criteria: Research Design, Data Analysis, Conclusion, and Evaluation. <a href="/ia/chemistry" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here</a> for examiner-reviewed exemplars to better understand expectations and see what a high-quality IA looks like.</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We hope you found this post helpful. For more useful materials associated with the IB check out the wide variety of <a href="/ia" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">IA</a>, <a href="/ee" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">EE </a>and <a href="/tok" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">TOK </a>exemplars available at <a href="/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Clastify </a>and other guides available on our <a href="/blog" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">blog</a>.

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