Each of the six subjects is graded from 1 to 7, so subjects can contribute up to 42 points between them. Higher and Standard Level grades count the same toward the total.
How six subject grades and the core combine into an IB Diploma total.
Each of the six subjects is graded from 1 to 7, so subjects can contribute up to 42 points between them. Higher and Standard Level grades count the same toward the total.
Teachers mark internal assessments and the IB moderates them, and external exams are marked by IB examiners.
The Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge are graded and combined in a matrix that can add up to 3 bonus points. CAS is not graded but must be completed.
These points are small in number but can make a difference near a boundary, which is a good reason to treat the core seriously.
Add the six subject grades, each from 1 to 7, and then up to 3 bonus points from the Extended Essay and TOK, for a maximum of 45.
Yes. Each subject is graded from 1 to 7 and contributes to the total in the same way.
No. CAS is not graded, but it must be completed to be awarded the diploma.
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