Hold peer-marking sessions with classmates; grading each other's essays teaches you how examiners think
Allocate more time to Higher Level subjects and your weakest topics
Case Study
Compulsory structured questions based on an unseen case study; students analyse and evaluate data and resources provided in an accompanying resource booklet. A calculator is required and all questions must be answered.
Section A
Short-answer and Data-based Questions
Compulsory short-answer and data-based questions built around stimulus material such as figures, graphs, maps and data. Answer all questions. A calculator is required.
Section B
Structured Essay
Structured essay questions worth 20 marks each, divided into parts. SL candidates answer one essay from a choice of two; HL candidates answer two essays from a choice of three. The final part of each essay (9 marks) is assessed using markbands.
Coursework component
Contributes 20% to final grade
Based on the official IBDP assessment format. Verify with your coordinator for any updates.
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