Hi Wouter, Marking is not an 'exact science'. If it were, we would all arrive at the same conclusions, there would be no need for moderation, and examiners would never stray out of tolerance. That said, it isn't random. With enough experience,...
Model example 3 (White Noise)Hi, As a teacher, it is confusing to me that the structure (criterion C) and the language (criterion D) could clearly be more effective as the examiner notes, yet this sample still attained full marks. It sometimes feels like marking is a bit...
Model example 3 (White Noise)Hi Ana Regina, My understanding is that it technically should be italicized (this holds true for English too). But, because students cannot do this when writing by hand, they should underline the novel title. For poetry and short...
Paper 2Hi! What is the correct way to format a book title in Paper 2 for Portuguese A: Language and Literature? In quotation marks or underlined?
Paper 2I discovered Claire Keegan's novella Small Things Like These last year too. Now, I'll read it with one of my classes. I don't want to ruin the experience by watching the movie though. I'll see what happens.
Best Books - January to June 2026Hi Virna, I've answered in corresponding number order. 1. I have my doubts about this one. I don't think it's possible (my understanding is that it is originally in Korean). However, we aren't the IB and you can always ask...
Extended Essayhello, I have some doubts about the extended essay in english A language and literature. 1. my student wants to use omiscient readers viewpoint which is a South Korean apocalyptic fantasy web novel written by the author duo...
Extended EssayThank you for both responses.
Posters: Parliamentary Recruiting Committee (Body of Work)Hi Jeremy, You should be able to see them on the left had column, right under this heading. So, for me, "Greta Thunberg Speeches" is highlighted in blue right now. Under that, there is an arrow pointing down and you will see "Lesson...
Greta Thunberg Speeches (body of work)
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