Hi David. Thanks for getting back to me and what you say makes sense. I will also do what you suggest and confirm this with the IB as well just to be sure. Thanks again. Regards Troy
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What are global issues?Hi Devika, For the purposes of our course, the guide is clear that films in languages other than English can be used as long as they are professionally translated. And just to be aware, the Extended Essay is different and has different...
What are global issues?Dear David & Tim, Another query regarding Films: are we allowed to use films that are not originally in English; however, they are dubbed and have English versions? Looking at possible BOWs for next year, specifically ones that...
What are global issues?Hi Troy, Why do the instructions need to change? You are correct: The assessment criteria are updated. However, the task is the same and the skills assessed are the same (while marking criteria are refined). I am of the view that the instructions...
Paper 2Hi. I have a question about the First Assessment 2026 task instructions. Prior to this session it was 'Answer one question. Compare and contrast two of the works you have studied' but that clearly needs to change based on the new assessment...
Paper 2hello nice to see a discussion happening
Men's Health Magazine Covers (Body of Work)Yes, Tim. it helps. I merely thought you might have an idea about the actual boundaries. thank you so much.
Extended Essay (2027): Predicting GradesHi Peter, In my experience, different schools do different things (and sometimes even different teachers inside the same school). Technically, this is an internally completed, externally assessed task. Obviously, you know...
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Hello, I wanted to ask if the IB allowed students to use panels from 2 different pages but are exploring the same ideas in Persepolis. I might have read somewhere that splicing is not permitted i.e. mixing and matching of panels. Best, Sara
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