📝 IA & Exam Skills · IB Economics Assessment
IB Economics: IA & Exam Skills Resources
Master the Internal Assessment (IA) and exam techniques for Papers 1, 2, and 3. Explore command terms, structure guides, sample responses, and scoring strategies.
IA & Exam Skills Subtopics
IA Overview & Requirements
Structure, criteria, expectations
Understand the IA requirements, marking criteria, and how to choose strong real‑world articles for your commentaries.
IA
Criteria breakdown
Student guide
Writing Strong IA Commentaries
Structure, diagrams, evaluation
Learn how to structure your commentary, integrate diagrams, apply theory, and meet the rubric for top‑band marks.
IA
Examples
Templates
Command Terms Mastery
Define, explain, evaluate & more
Master the IB command terms and learn exactly what examiners expect for each level of response.
SL & HL
Exam technique
Scoring tips
Paper 1: Essay Skills
Structure, diagrams, evaluation
Learn how to write high‑scoring Paper 1 essays with clear structure, strong diagrams, and effective evaluation.
SL & HL
Essay planning
Evaluation
Paper 2: Data Response Skills
Using data, applying theory
Develop the skills needed to interpret data, apply theory, and write concise, well‑structured responses.
SL & HL
Data analysis
Exam skills
Paper 3: Quantitative Skills
HL only · Calculations & methods
Master the quantitative techniques required for Paper 3, including marginal analysis, cost curves, and macro calculations.
HL only
Worked solutions
Exam practice
Exam Strategy & Time Management
Planning, timing, scoring
Learn how to manage time effectively, plan responses, and maximize marks across all IB Economics exam papers.
SL & HL
Exam tips
Scoring strategy