Hi Bob, Welcome to Global Politics. Students completed the last exams for the old Global Politics guide in November, so everything on this site is for first exams in 2026. As for the course outline, this has worked well for the new guide...
Global Politics Subject OutlineHi Brian, New teacher of Global Politics in NZ (and new subject for the school), starting in January. Is the content of this site for the expiring curriculum only or the new one to be first examined in 2027? We are an approved school, but I...
Global Politics Subject OutlineHi Alaa, The one in December is full but we are in the process of scheduling more. Keep an eye on my weekly updates for an announcement of the dates in the new year. Take care, Brian
Conducting the InquiriesDear Brian, When is the next P3 session? I really need to attend , as I was unable to join the previous three due to my school schedule.
Conducting the InquiriesHi Alfonso, I would just take the old boundaries and extrapolate them to reflect the new total marks. After that, I'd read the IAs that are borderline and see which descriptions in the grade descriptors best reflect their work and adjust...
Writing Guidance & Assessment ExpectationsHi Brian, Do you have any suggested grade boundaries for the engagement now that there is an HL-only component? Many thanks!
Writing Guidance & Assessment ExpectationsThank you Brian! I really appreciate your answers. /Vera-Linn
Paper 1HI Vera-Linn, It really depends on how the question is asked: students can be asked to compare, contrast or compare AND contrast. In the case of the first two, students should write three paragraphs with each paragraph doing one comparison (or...
Paper 1Hi Brian! I have a question about Q3 (Paper 1) and the compare and contrast-approach. I think that it is quite hard to wrap my head around how you should approach the compare and contrast and the structure of the answer - are you supposed to do a...
Paper 1
Ian
Hi Brian, Is there a chance of getting some suggested paper 1s (for the 2026 syllabus) that address legitimacy (and sovereignty)? You might already have them shared but I am having difficulty finding good examples. Thanks, Ian Lockwood
Legitimacy