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How is ESS Assessed?

On this page we provide an overview of assessment from May 2026 for ESS. There are many similarities with previous forms of assessment but also some significant changes, especially for HL.This information is based on an analysis of the specimen exams and published assessment overviews by the IB. Overview of Assessment Model In both SL and HL there are three assessed components. HL lenses are examined in Paper 1 and...

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