Assessment

Standard Level

Internal Assessment

Individual investigation

• A: Personal engagement

• B: Exploration

• C: Analysis

• D: Evaluation

• E: Communication

External Assessment

Paper 1

• Multiple-choice questions on the core material

Paper 2

• Short-answer and extended-response questions on the core material

Paper 3

• One data-based question and several short-answer questions on experimental work

• Short-answer and extended-response questions from one option

Higher Level

Internal Assessment

Individual investigation

• A: Personal engagement

• B: Exploration

• C: Analysis

• D: Evaluation

• E: Communication

External Assessment

Paper 1

• Multiple-choice questions on core and higher material

Paper 2

• Short-answer and extended-response questions on the core and higher material

Paper 3

• One data-based question and several short-answer questions on experimental work

• Short-answer and extended-response questions from one option