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IB ESS IA Criteria (2025): How to Meet the Requirements and Maximize Your Score
Learn how to meet every IB ESS IA criterion in 2025. This step-by-step guide explains what examiners reward, common pitfalls to avoid, and how to maximize your 24 marks with clarity and confidence.
IB History IA Criteria (2025)
Master the IB History IA criteria (2025) with this step-by-step guide to Sections A, B, and C. Learn exactly how examiners award marks - and how to write an IA that secures every point.
IB History IA Format & Structure (2025)
Master the IB History IA format and structure (2025) with this step-by-step guide. Learn how to organize Sections A, B, and C, balance your word count, and follow IB requirements to secure top marks.
Using AI to help you write your Internal Assessment - the do’s and don’ts
Learn how to use AI tools like ChatGPT responsibly when writing your IB Internal Assessment. Discover the do’s and don’ts, avoid plagiarism traps, and maximize AI as a brainstorming partner without breaking IB rules.
IB Economics IA Criteria (2025)
Understand exactly what examiners want in the IB Economics Internal Assessment (2025). This guide breaks down each of the five criteria — diagrams, terminology, application & analysis, key concepts, and evaluation — with practical tips to help you score top marks.
IB Physics IA Format & Structure (2025)
Learn how to structure your IB Physics IA the right way. This 2025 guide breaks down every section - from the title page to the evaluation - so you meet examiner expectations and avoid common mistakes.
IB Chemistry IA Criteria Explained:
Everything you need to know about the IB Chemistry IA criteria — broken down clearly and simply. Understand what examiners are looking for in your research design, data analysis, conclusion, and evaluation so you can score top marks on your Internal Assessment.