Papers 1 and 2-- Tuesday May 4, 2021-- morning session-- 9 - 12:30
Paper 3-- CANCELLED FOR 2021 cohort
The external assessment consists of three written papers and is worth 80% of the final assessment.
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Calculator Policy can be found at the bottom
Paper 1
Duration: 45 minutes
Weighting: 20%
Paper 1 is made up of 30 multiple-choice questions that test knowledge of the core only.
The questions are designed to be short, one- or two-stage problems that address objectives 1 and 2
No marks are deducted for incorrect responses.
Calculators are not permitted, but students are expected to carry out simple calculations.
Please bring a few #2 Pencils for this section, you may also use a ruler.
Paper 2
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Weighting: 35%
Paper 2 tests knowledge of the core only. The questions address objectives 1, 2 and 3, and the paper is divided into two sections.
In section A, there is a data-based question that requires students to analyse a given set of data. The remainder of section A is made up of short-answer questions.
In section B, students are required to answer one question from a choice of three. These extended-response questions may involve writing a number of paragraphs, solving a substantial problem or carrying out a substantial piece of analysis or evaluation.
A calculator is required for this paper. Further information on recommended, approved and prohibited calculators may be found below.
Please bring a few Blue or Black NONERASABLE Pens, ruler and approved calculator.
Paper 3
Duration: 1 hour
Weighting: 25%
Paper 3 tests knowledge of the options and addresses objectives 1, 2 and 3. Students are required to answer several short-answer questions in each of the two options studied.
A calculator is required for this paper. Further information on recommended, approved and prohibited calculators may be found below.
Please bring a few blue/black NONERASABLE Pens, ruler and approved calculator.
Note: Wherever possible, teachers should use, and encourage students to use, the Système International d’Unités (International System of Units—SI units).
The external assessment consists of three written papers and is worth 80% of the final assessment.
Paper 1
Duration: 1 hour
Weighting: 20%
Paper 1 is made up of 40 multiple-choice questions that test knowledge of the core and AHL topics.
Approximately 15 of the 40 questions will be common with the SL paper.
The questions are designed to be short, one- or two-stage problems that address objectives 1 and 2
No marks are deducted for incorrect responses.
Calculators are not permitted, but students are expected to carry out simple calculations.
Please bring a few #2 Pencils for this section, you may also use a ruler.
Paper 2
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
Weighting: 35%
Paper 2 tests knowledge of the core and AHL topics. The questions address objectives 1, 2 and 3, and the paper is divided into two sections.
In section A, there is a data-based question that requires students to analyse a given set of data. The remainder of section A is made up of short-answer questions.
In section B, students are required to answer two questions from a choice of four. These extended-response questions may involve writing a number of paragraphs, solving a substantial problem or carrying out a substantial piece of analysis or evaluation.
A calculator is required for this paper. Further information on recommended, approved and prohibited calculators may be found below.
Please bring a few Blue or Black NONERASABLE Pens, ruler and approved calculator.
Paper 3
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Weighting: 25%
Paper 3 tests knowledge of the options and addresses objectives 1, 2 and 3. Students are required to answer several short-answer and extended-response questions in each of the two options studied.
A calculator is required for this paper. Further information on recommended, approved and prohibited calculators may be found below.
Please bring a few Blue or Black NONERASABLE Pens, ruler and approved calculator.
Note: Wherever possible, teachers should use, and encourage students to use, the Système International d’Unités (International System of Units—SI units).
Use of calculators in examinations 2018- version 1.0