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Assessment
Revising for the final IB exam Free
As soon as you have finished the syllabus the next step is to prepare your students for their exams. Once you start the revision process you may be surprised to find that your students, who you have...
Assessment
Internal assessment Free
The Internal assessment is an important component of the IB economics course and is compulsory for SL and HL students. The requirements for SL and HL students are the same. In completing the IA students...
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Assessment
Paper 3: Policy response paper (HL only)
The third examination paper is completed by higher level students only and includes elements from all sections of the syllabus, particularly the higher level extension topics. Unlike the old syllabus,...
Assessment
Paper 2: Data response paper
Paper two makes up 30% of the final grade at Higher level and 40% at Standard level. This paper now contains just two questions and candidates are required to answer one of these in one hour and 45 minutes. ...
Assessment
External assessment Free
External assessment in economics consists of two examination papers at standard level and three at higher level. Under the new syllabus the external assessment section makes up 80% of a candidates' grade...
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Lesson plans
Unit 1: Crossword
Let your classes enjoy this revision crossword, perfect for a Friday afternoon or the last week of term. Students can have fun and learn at the same time with this exercise - answers included. Across...
The IB core
IB command terms
Very often the difference between good teaching and really effective teaching is in teaching the command terms. As an IB economics teacher you will have been recruited because of the deep knowledge of...
The IB core
Inquiry
The final ATT or approach to teaching is inquiry. This is a word that that you will hear a great deal of when you work in an IB school – inquiry based learning. Wikipedia describes this as a process...
The IB core
Putting into context
With the new syllabus focusing on teaching through the key economic concepts, it is more important than ever to teach the subject through the application of real life situations. This is particularly...
The IB core
Differentiation
There are many different types of school that do the IB diploma. Some of these such as state schools will have many of the students enjoying similar backgrounds. By contrast, many international schools...