Examiner-Led IB Economics Support

IB Economics exam preparation, IA support, Level 7 writing strategy, and ongoing guidance from an IB Economics Examiner.

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ScholarsIQ Insider

Monthly IB Economics practice with examiner guidance

Knowing the content is only part of writing a strong IB Economics answer. ScholarsIQ Insider helps students develop clear explanations, use diagrams effectively, and build convincing evaluation through structured weekly practice.

Choose the membership for your year of study. Work through the lessons at your own pace—no live meetings required.

ScholarsIQ Insider – DP1

Build strong habits from the beginning

For first-year IB Economics students learning to turn economic knowledge into clear, developed answers.

Your membership includes:

Four weekly lessons each month on economic reasoning, diagrams and evaluation.
Practice activities with answer guides and model responses.
Guidance on identifying weaknesses and improving your writing.
Access through the private DP1 members’ site.

Try a DP1 activity

Consumers expect the price of coffee to rise next month. A student writes:

“Demand increases, so the price rises.”

Improve this explanation:

Explain why expectations could increase demand today.
Draw the change in demand and explain how the market reaches its new equilibrium.
Explain why the size of the price increase depends on price elasticity of supply.

The aim is to explain the reasoning between each step, rather than simply state the result.

Founding member rate: $39/month

ScholarsIQ Insider – DP2

Turn your knowledge into stronger exam responses

For second-year IB Economics students ready to sharpen their analysis, diagnose weaknesses in their answers, and develop more convincing evaluation.

Your membership includes:

Four weekly lessons each month focused on applying and improving exam skills.
Challenging practice activities with developed model answers and examiner commentary.
Self-assessment guides to help you identify missing reasoning and revise your responses.
Practice selecting and applying real-world examples.
Access through the private DP2 members’ site.

Start with Month 1: Stronger IB Economics Exam Answers

Develop precise explanations, diagnose flawed responses, strengthen evaluation, and use real-world evidence accurately. Future months build towards complete exam responses and timed practice.

Founding member rate: $39/month

How membership works

New lessons and resources are added each month during the school year. Complete the activities independently, then use the answer guides and commentary to review and improve your work.

Membership provides self-paced resources and self-assessment guidance. Individual marking and live sessions are not included.

Joining and access

Use the Join DP1 Insider or Join DP2 Insider button at the top of this page.

A Google account is required to access the members’ site. It does not have to use a Gmail address.

After payment, email scholarsiqapp@gmail.com with:

The student’s name.
The email address used for payment.
The student’s Google account email.

Access and instructions will be provided within 24 hours of receiving these details. Students must sign in with that Google account to view the lessons.

Need More Individual Support?

If you need help with an exam answer, your Economics IA, or TOK, explore the options below. Individual feedback and 1:1 tutoring are available separately from ScholarsIQ Insider.

Exam Resources and Answer Review

Individual Support

Work With Me - Melissa Kendall.

I am not a general tutor.

I am an IB Examiner and experienced IB educator who understands exactly how marks are awarded.

I have assessed IB student work, trained teachers, and written IB Economics curriculum. I know what separates a descriptive 5 from a structured, analytical 7 — because I have marked it.

Students work with me when they:
• Understand the content but lose marks due to structure
• Write descriptively instead of analytically
• Struggle to move from claim to justified claim
• Need precise, criterion-focused feedback
• Are aiming for a 6 or 7 and want expert-level guidance

You will not receive vague comments like “develop this more.”

You will receive:
• Clear identification of where marks are being lost
• Direct guidance on how to move to the next markband
• Specific instruction on evaluation and judgment
• Structured models aligned with IB expectations

My work is focused, structured, and performance-oriented. I work with a limited number of students to ensure high-level, individualized feedback.

ScholarsIQ is built on one principle:
Clarity earns marks.

Professional Background

About Melissa Kendall

Melissa Kendall is an IB Economics Examiner, IB Theory of Knowledge Examiner, curriculum writer, and international educator with more than 20 years of experience helping students and teachers succeed in the International Baccalaureate program.

Throughout her career, Melissa has taught IB Economics, Theory of Knowledge, Social Entrepreneurship, and related courses in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. She has held leadership positions including Theory of Knowledge Department Head and has worked extensively with students on Internal Assessments, Extended Essays, TOK Essays, and university preparation.

Melissa is the author of Revision Village's Internal Assessment course for IB Economics, helping students and teachers better understand examiner expectations and how to maximize performance on the Economics IA. She has also developed curriculum, assessment resources, and professional learning content for Revision Village and has presented student support webinars focused on IB Economics success.

In addition, Melissa designed and delivered Crimson Global Academy's "Moving from a 5 to a 7" course, helping students improve performance across all IB Economics assessments, including Papers 1, 2, and 3, as well as the Internal Assessment.

Melissa has worked with a wide range of educational organizations and programs, including UC Berkeley summer programs, UC Scout, Global Online Academy, Crimson Global Academy, Revision Village, and leading international schools around the world.

Her academic and professional training includes a degree from the University of California, Berkeley, Advanced Placement Economics training through UCLA, and extensive IB professional development in Economics, Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, ATL, and the IB Core.

Today, Melissa combines examiner expertise, curriculum development experience, and classroom practice to help students achieve stronger results and help teachers better understand assessment, feedback, and the skills required for success in IB Economics.

Free Resources:

Level 7 Answer Framework

Watch Free IB Economics Lessons on YouTube

Not Sure Where to Start?

Every IB student’s situation is different. Some students need ongoing support throughout the year, while others may need focused feedback on exam writing, IA work, TOK assessments, or revision strategy.

If you are unsure which support option is the best fit, feel free to contact me at:

scholarsiqapp@gmail.com

I’ll help point you in the right direction based on your current needs and goals.