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Grasping the weighting of your internal and external assessments is key to excelling in IB Global Politics. In this post, we’ll break down the weighting of each course component, helping you navigate the subject and tackle your assessments with confidence.
IB Global Politics Paper Weighting
Standard Level
Assessment Component | Weighting |
|---|---|
Paper 1 | 30% |
Paper 2 | 40% |
Internal Assessment (IA) | 30% |
Higher Level
Assessment Component | Weighting |
|---|---|
Paper 1 | 20% |
Paper 2 | 30% |
Paper 3 | 30% |
Internal Assessment (IA) | 20% |
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