Use a traffic‑light system: green topics you know well, amber needs review, red areas need major work
For economics, practice drawing diagrams like supply‑demand and annotate them clearly
Multiple-choice Questions
Compulsory multiple-choice questions covering the syllabus. A calculator is required. SL candidates answer questions on SL material only; HL candidates answer questions on both SL and additional HL material.
Section A
Short-answer and Extended-response Questions
Compulsory short-answer and extended-response questions based on the analysis of a range of products and real-world design contexts. All questions must be answered, with responses written in the answer boxes provided.
Design Thinking Challenge
Design Challenge
An HL-only integrated design challenge set in a single real-world context. Students complete a product analysis of existing solutions, construct a problem statement and design specifications, produce a formal annotated design (pencil and ruler only), and evaluate the impact of their proposed solution. All tasks are compulsory.
Coursework component
Contributes 30% to final grade
Based on the official IBDP assessment format. Verify with your coordinator for any updates.
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