Internal Assessment

news commentary

Essential information about the IA

Topics

Each of the three commentaries must associate with a different part of the course; microeconomics, macroeconomics, global economy.
Each commentary must also use a different key concept as a lens to understand/frame the news.

Structure

3 x 800 word commentaries

diagrams, terminology, application and analyses, concepts and evaluation

Total Marks

each commentary = 14 marks

rubric requirements = 3 marks

maximum total = 45 marks

Importance

SL = 30% of the final grade

HL = 20% of the final grade

Official IB IA material

Please keep in mind these subject reports are written for the old guide. This means the assessment criteria is slightly different.

Official IB IA Guide

One Page IA Econ Rubric (aisc)

Example IAs for current guide from past students

Student BL

Student HB

Student HR

Example IAs (old) from past students

Please note all these examples are from students writing under the old guide. This means two main differences; only 750 per commentary and no need to link to a major concept.

Student A

Student C

Student B

Student D

Grade boundaries for the IA for May 2023

Tips and insights

Credible News Sources

IA Skinny Outline (aisc)

One possible IA structure (asic)

On writing (aisc)

The Do’s and Don’t For Finding Excellent News for the IA

IA Feedback from Subject Report May 2023.pdf

This 2023 subject report highlights common student mistakes to help you avoid them. It's written by the chief examiner, covering students worldwide!

Advice given here should give your IA clarity.

Ignore it at your peril!

IA Economics Planning Sheet

IA Econ Help (aisc)

IA2 Econ (aisc)

IA1 Econ (aisc)

IA3 Econ Tips and Guidance (aisc)

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