Remember, you will have to answer three questions in 2.5 hrs (there are two set on each of the above topics and you must answer any three. The examples below are individual essays taken from this paper.
The essays below are real examples marked by the IB. We have annotated and used them all in class, but they are stored here as reminders
What will my Paper 3 Examination Paper look like?
As this is the first year of the new course, we only have the Specimen Paper to review in full. Use this to ensure you are comfortable with the layout and format. Click the image to download. Remember, there are plenty of essay questions to practice once you click into the unit page above.
What do different level essays look like in Paper 3?
The exemplars here are questions from the 2014 paper - look through them in conjunction with the mark scheme below (go to the question number stated on the mark scheme for the question title and the expected content).
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1. A very high level 7 essay
This is a very good essay written in only 50 minutes. It scored a high level 7. |
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2. A level 7 essay
This is a lower level 7 essay |
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3.Level 4/5 essay
This is a 'classic' mid level essay |
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