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The Complete IB Extended Essay Guide: Examples, Topics, and Ideas
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IB students around the globe fear writing the Extended Essay, but it doesn't have to be a source of stress! In this article, I'll get you excited about writing your Extended Essay and provide you with the resources you need to get an A on it.
If you're reading this article, I'm going to assume you're an IB student getting ready to write your Extended Essay. If you're looking at this as a potential future IB student, I recommend reading our introductory IB articles first, including our guide to what the IB program is and our full coverage of the IB curriculum .
IB Extended Essay: Why Should You Trust My Advice?
I myself am a recipient of an IB Diploma, and I happened to receive an A on my IB Extended Essay. Don't believe me? The proof is in the IBO pudding:
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If you're confused by what this report means, EE is short for Extended Essay , and English A1 is the subject that my Extended Essay topic coordinated with. In layman's terms, my IB Diploma was graded in May 2010, I wrote my Extended Essay in the English A1 category, and I received an A grade on it.
What Is the Extended Essay in the IB Diploma Programme?
The IB Extended Essay, or EE , is a mini-thesis you write under the supervision of an IB advisor (an IB teacher at your school), which counts toward your IB Diploma (learn more about the major IB Diploma requirements in our guide) . I will explain exactly how the EE affects your Diploma later in this article.
For the Extended Essay, you will choose a research question as a topic, conduct the research independently, then write an essay on your findings . The essay itself is a long one—although there's a cap of 4,000 words, most successful essays get very close to this limit.
Keep in mind that the IB requires this essay to be a "formal piece of academic writing," meaning you'll have to do outside research and cite additional sources.
The IB Extended Essay must include the following:
- A title page
- Contents page
- Introduction
- Body of the essay
- References and bibliography
Additionally, your research topic must fall into one of the six approved DP categories , or IB subject groups, which are as follows:
- Group 1: Studies in Language and Literature
- Group 2: Language Acquisition
- Group 3: Individuals and Societies
- Group 4: Sciences
- Group 5: Mathematics
- Group 6: The Arts
Once you figure out your category and have identified a potential research topic, it's time to pick your advisor, who is normally an IB teacher at your school (though you can also find one online ). This person will help direct your research, and they'll conduct the reflection sessions you'll have to do as part of your Extended Essay.
As of 2018, the IB requires a "reflection process" as part of your EE supervision process. To fulfill this requirement, you have to meet at least three times with your supervisor in what the IB calls "reflection sessions." These meetings are not only mandatory but are also part of the formal assessment of the EE and your research methods.
According to the IB, the purpose of these meetings is to "provide an opportunity for students to reflect on their engagement with the research process." Basically, these meetings give your supervisor the opportunity to offer feedback, push you to think differently, and encourage you to evaluate your research process.
The final reflection session is called the viva voce, and it's a short 10- to 15-minute interview between you and your advisor. This happens at the very end of the EE process, and it's designed to help your advisor write their report, which factors into your EE grade.
Here are the topics covered in your viva voce :
- A check on plagiarism and malpractice
- Your reflection on your project's successes and difficulties
- Your reflection on what you've learned during the EE process
Your completed Extended Essay, along with your supervisor's report, will then be sent to the IB to be graded. We'll cover the assessment criteria in just a moment.
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What Should You Write About in Your IB Extended Essay?
You can technically write about anything, so long as it falls within one of the approved categories listed above.
It's best to choose a topic that matches one of the IB courses , (such as Theatre, Film, Spanish, French, Math, Biology, etc.), which shouldn't be difficult because there are so many class subjects.
Here is a range of sample topics with the attached extended essay:
- Biology: The Effect of Age and Gender on the Photoreceptor Cells in the Human Retina
- Chemistry: How Does Reflux Time Affect the Yield and Purity of Ethyl Aminobenzoate (Benzocaine), and How Effective is Recrystallisation as a Purification Technique for This Compound?
- English: An Exploration of Jane Austen's Use of the Outdoors in Emma
- Geography: The Effect of Location on the Educational Attainment of Indigenous Secondary Students in Queensland, Australia
- Math: Alhazen's Billiard Problem
- Visual Arts: Can Luc Tuymans Be Classified as a Political Painter?
You can see from how varied the topics are that you have a lot of freedom when it comes to picking a topic . So how do you pick when the options are limitless?
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How to Write a Stellar IB Extended Essay: 6 Essential Tips
Below are six key tips to keep in mind as you work on your Extended Essay for the IB DP. Follow these and you're sure to get an A!
#1: Write About Something You Enjoy
You can't expect to write a compelling essay if you're not a fan of the topic on which you're writing. For example, I just love British theatre and ended up writing my Extended Essay on a revolution in post-WWII British theatre. (Yes, I'm definitely a #TheatreNerd.)
I really encourage anyone who pursues an IB Diploma to take the Extended Essay seriously. I was fortunate enough to receive a full-tuition merit scholarship to USC's School of Dramatic Arts program. In my interview for the scholarship, I spoke passionately about my Extended Essay; thus, I genuinely think my Extended Essay helped me get my scholarship.
But how do you find a topic you're passionate about? Start by thinking about which classes you enjoy the most and why . Do you like math classes because you like to solve problems? Or do you enjoy English because you like to analyze literary texts?
Keep in mind that there's no right or wrong answer when it comes to choosing your Extended Essay topic. You're not more likely to get high marks because you're writing about science, just like you're not doomed to failure because you've chosen to tackle the social sciences. The quality of what you produce—not the field you choose to research within—will determine your grade.
Once you've figured out your category, you should brainstorm more specific topics by putting pen to paper . What was your favorite chapter you learned in that class? Was it astrophysics or mechanics? What did you like about that specific chapter? Is there something you want to learn more about? I recommend spending a few hours on this type of brainstorming.
One last note: if you're truly stumped on what to research, pick a topic that will help you in your future major or career . That way you can use your Extended Essay as a talking point in your college essays (and it will prepare you for your studies to come too!).
#2: Select a Topic That Is Neither Too Broad nor Too Narrow
There's a fine line between broad and narrow. You need to write about something specific, but not so specific that you can't write 4,000 words on it.
You can't write about WWII because that would be a book's worth of material. You also don't want to write about what type of soup prisoners of war received behind enemy lines, because you probably won’t be able to come up with 4,000 words of material about it. However, you could possibly write about how the conditions in German POW camps—and the rations provided—were directly affected by the Nazis' successes and failures on the front, including the use of captured factories and prison labor in Eastern Europe to increase production. WWII military history might be a little overdone, but you get my point.
If you're really stuck trying to pinpoint a not-too-broad-or-too-narrow topic, I suggest trying to brainstorm a topic that uses a comparison. Once you begin looking through the list of sample essays below, you'll notice that many use comparisons to formulate their main arguments.
I also used a comparison in my EE, contrasting Harold Pinter's Party Time with John Osborne's Look Back in Anger in order to show a transition in British theatre. Topics with comparisons of two to three plays, books, and so on tend to be the sweet spot. You can analyze each item and then compare them with one another after doing some in-depth analysis of each individually. The ways these items compare and contrast will end up forming the thesis of your essay!
When choosing a comparative topic, the key is that the comparison should be significant. I compared two plays to illustrate the transition in British theatre, but you could compare the ways different regional dialects affect people's job prospects or how different temperatures may or may not affect the mating patterns of lightning bugs. The point here is that comparisons not only help you limit your topic, but they also help you build your argument.
Comparisons are not the only way to get a grade-A EE, though. If after brainstorming, you pick a non-comparison-based topic and are still unsure whether your topic is too broad or narrow, spend about 30 minutes doing some basic research and see how much material is out there.
If there are more than 1,000 books, articles, or documentaries out there on that exact topic, it may be too broad. But if there are only two books that have any connection to your topic, it may be too narrow. If you're still unsure, ask your advisor—it's what they're there for! Speaking of advisors...
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Don't get stuck with a narrow topic!
#3: Choose an Advisor Who Is Familiar With Your Topic
If you're not certain of who you would like to be your advisor, create a list of your top three choices. Next, write down the pros and cons of each possibility (I know this sounds tedious, but it really helps!).
For example, Mr. Green is my favorite teacher and we get along really well, but he teaches English. For my EE, I want to conduct an experiment that compares the efficiency of American electric cars with foreign electric cars.
I had Ms. White a year ago. She teaches physics and enjoyed having me in her class. Unlike Mr. Green, Ms. White could help me design my experiment.
Based on my topic and what I need from my advisor, Ms. White would be a better fit for me than would Mr. Green (even though I like him a lot).
The moral of my story is this: do not just ask your favorite teacher to be your advisor . They might be a hindrance to you if they teach another subject. For example, I would not recommend asking your biology teacher to guide you in writing an English literature-based EE.
There can, of course, be exceptions to this rule. If you have a teacher who's passionate and knowledgeable about your topic (as my English teacher was about my theatre topic), you could ask that instructor. Consider all your options before you do this. There was no theatre teacher at my high school, so I couldn't find a theatre-specific advisor, but I chose the next best thing.
Before you approach a teacher to serve as your advisor, check with your high school to see what requirements they have for this process. Some IB high schools require your IB Extended Essay advisor to sign an Agreement Form , for instance.
Make sure that you ask your IB coordinator whether there is any required paperwork to fill out. If your school needs a specific form signed, bring it with you when you ask your teacher to be your EE advisor.
#4: Pick an Advisor Who Will Push You to Be Your Best
Some teachers might just take on students because they have to and aren't very passionate about reading drafts, only giving you minimal feedback. Choose a teacher who will take the time to read several drafts of your essay and give you extensive notes. I would not have gotten my A without being pushed to make my Extended Essay draft better.
Ask a teacher that you have experience with through class or an extracurricular activity. Do not ask a teacher that you have absolutely no connection to. If a teacher already knows you, that means they already know your strengths and weaknesses, so they know what to look for, where you need to improve, and how to encourage your best work.
Also, don't forget that your supervisor's assessment is part of your overall EE score . If you're meeting with someone who pushes you to do better—and you actually take their advice—they'll have more impressive things to say about you than a supervisor who doesn't know you well and isn't heavily involved in your research process.
Be aware that the IB only allows advisors to make suggestions and give constructive criticism. Your teacher cannot actually help you write your EE. The IB recommends that the supervisor spends approximately two to three hours in total with the candidate discussing the EE.
#5: Make Sure Your Essay Has a Clear Structure and Flow
The IB likes structure. Your EE needs a clear introduction (which should be one to two double-spaced pages), research question/focus (i.e., what you're investigating), a body, and a conclusion (about one double-spaced page). An essay with unclear organization will be graded poorly.
The body of your EE should make up the bulk of the essay. It should be about eight to 18 pages long (again, depending on your topic). Your body can be split into multiple parts. For example, if you were doing a comparison, you might have one third of your body as Novel A Analysis, another third as Novel B Analysis, and the final third as your comparison of Novels A and B.
If you're conducting an experiment or analyzing data, such as in this EE , your EE body should have a clear structure that aligns with the scientific method ; you should state the research question, discuss your method, present the data, analyze the data, explain any uncertainties, and draw a conclusion and/or evaluate the success of the experiment.
#6: Start Writing Sooner Rather Than Later!
You will not be able to crank out a 4,000-word essay in just a week and get an A on it. You'll be reading many, many articles (and, depending on your topic, possibly books and plays as well!). As such, it's imperative that you start your research as soon as possible.
Each school has a slightly different deadline for the Extended Essay. Some schools want them as soon as November of your senior year; others will take them as late as February. Your school will tell you what your deadline is. If they haven't mentioned it by February of your junior year, ask your IB coordinator about it.
Some high schools will provide you with a timeline of when you need to come up with a topic, when you need to meet with your advisor, and when certain drafts are due. Not all schools do this. Ask your IB coordinator if you are unsure whether you are on a specific timeline.
Below is my recommended EE timeline. While it's earlier than most schools, it'll save you a ton of heartache (trust me, I remember how hard this process was!):
- January/February of Junior Year: Come up with your final research topic (or at least your top three options).
- February of Junior Year: Approach a teacher about being your EE advisor. If they decline, keep asking others until you find one. See my notes above on how to pick an EE advisor.
- April/May of Junior Year: Submit an outline of your EE and a bibliography of potential research sources (I recommend at least seven to 10) to your EE advisor. Meet with your EE advisor to discuss your outline.
- Summer Between Junior and Senior Year: Complete your first full draft over the summer between your junior and senior year. I know, I know—no one wants to work during the summer, but trust me—this will save you so much stress come fall when you are busy with college applications and other internal assessments for your IB classes. You will want to have this first full draft done because you will want to complete a couple of draft cycles as you likely won't be able to get everything you want to say into 4,000 articulate words on the first attempt. Try to get this first draft into the best possible shape so you don't have to work on too many revisions during the school year on top of your homework, college applications, and extracurriculars.
- August/September of Senior Year: Turn in your first draft of your EE to your advisor and receive feedback. Work on incorporating their feedback into your essay. If they have a lot of suggestions for improvement, ask if they will read one more draft before the final draft.
- September/October of Senior Year: Submit the second draft of your EE to your advisor (if necessary) and look at their feedback. Work on creating the best possible final draft.
- November-February of Senior Year: Schedule your viva voce. Submit two copies of your final draft to your school to be sent off to the IB. You likely will not get your grade until after you graduate.
Remember that in the middle of these milestones, you'll need to schedule two other reflection sessions with your advisor . (Your teachers will actually take notes on these sessions on a form like this one , which then gets submitted to the IB.)
I recommend doing them when you get feedback on your drafts, but these meetings will ultimately be up to your supervisor. Just don't forget to do them!
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The early bird DOES get the worm!
How Is the IB Extended Essay Graded?
Extended Essays are graded by examiners appointed by the IB on a scale of 0 to 34 . You'll be graded on five criteria, each with its own set of points. You can learn more about how EE scoring works by reading the IB guide to extended essays .
- Criterion A: Focus and Method (6 points maximum)
- Criterion B: Knowledge and Understanding (6 points maximum)
- Criterion C: Critical Thinking (12 points maximum)
- Criterion D: Presentation (4 points maximum)
- Criterion E: Engagement (6 points maximum)
How well you do on each of these criteria will determine the final letter grade you get for your EE. You must earn at least a D to be eligible to receive your IB Diploma.
Although each criterion has a point value, the IB explicitly states that graders are not converting point totals into grades; instead, they're using qualitative grade descriptors to determine the final grade of your Extended Essay . Grade descriptors are on pages 102-103 of this document .
Here's a rough estimate of how these different point values translate to letter grades based on previous scoring methods for the EE. This is just an estimate —you should read and understand the grade descriptors so you know exactly what the scorers are looking for.
30-34 | Excellent: A |
25-29 | Good: B |
17-24 | Satisfactory: C |
9-16 | Mediocre: D |
0-8 | Elementary: E |
Here is the breakdown of EE scores (from the May 2021 bulletin):
A | 10.1% |
B | 24.4% |
C | 40.8% |
D | 22.5% |
E | 1.4% |
N (No Grade Awarded) | 0.7% |
How Does the Extended Essay Grade Affect Your IB Diploma?
The Extended Essay grade is combined with your TOK (Theory of Knowledge) grade to determine how many points you get toward your IB Diploma.
To learn about Theory of Knowledge or how many points you need to receive an IB Diploma, read our complete guide to the IB program and our guide to the IB Diploma requirements .
This diagram shows how the two scores are combined to determine how many points you receive for your IB diploma (3 being the most, 0 being the least). In order to get your IB Diploma, you have to earn 24 points across both categories (the TOK and EE). The highest score anyone can earn is 45 points.
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Let's say you get an A on your EE and a B on TOK. You will get 3 points toward your Diploma. As of 2014, a student who scores an E on either the extended essay or TOK essay will not be eligible to receive an IB Diploma .
Prior to the class of 2010, a Diploma candidate could receive a failing grade in either the Extended Essay or Theory of Knowledge and still be awarded a Diploma, but this is no longer true.
Figuring out how you're assessed can be a little tricky. Luckily, the IB breaks everything down here in this document . (The assessment information begins on page 219.)
40+ Sample Extended Essays for the IB Diploma Programme
In case you want a little more guidance on how to get an A on your EE, here are over 40 excellent (grade A) sample extended essays for your reading pleasure. Essays are grouped by IB subject.
- Business Management 1
- Chemistry 1
- Chemistry 2
- Chemistry 3
- Chemistry 4
- Chemistry 5
- Chemistry 6
- Chemistry 7
- Computer Science 1
- Economics 1
- Design Technology 1
- Design Technology 2
- Environmental Systems and Societies 1
- Geography 1
- Geography 2
- Geography 3
- Geography 4
- Geography 5
- Geography 6
- Literature and Performance 1
- Mathematics 1
- Mathematics 2
- Mathematics 3
- Mathematics 4
- Mathematics 5
- Philosophy 1
- Philosophy 2
- Philosophy 3
- Philosophy 4
- Philosophy 5
- Psychology 1
- Psychology 2
- Psychology 3
- Psychology 4
- Psychology 5
- Social and Cultural Anthropology 1
- Social and Cultural Anthropology 2
- Social and Cultural Anthropology 3
- Sports, Exercise and Health Science 1
- Sports, Exercise and Health Science 2
- Visual Arts 1
- Visual Arts 2
- Visual Arts 3
- Visual Arts 4
- Visual Arts 5
- World Religion 1
- World Religion 2
- World Religion 3
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IB Extended Essay: Assessment Criteria
- Research Questions
- Past Essays
- Notes & Outlines
- Works Cited Page
- In-Text Citations
- Assessment Criteria
- Reflections
- Supervisor Info
- Net Valley Library This link opens in a new window
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Score Descriptors for each Criterion:
- A - Focus and Method
- B - Knowledge and Understanding
- C - Critical Thinking
- D - Presentation
- E - Engagement
Printable: Full Rubric for all subjects
To view details for your SUBJECT, open the correct page below.
- Choose "Interpreting the EE Assessment Criteria" on the sidebar to see how to score well in YOUR subject area
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Language & literature (language A)
Language acquisition (language B)
Mathematics
Visual Arts
World Studies
Business Management
Grade Boundaries
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What's Expected?
- A: Focus/Method
- B: Knowledge
- C: Critical Thinking
- D: Presentation
- E: Engagement
- A: Focus and Method (6 marks)
- B: Knowledge and Understanding (6 marks)
- C: Critical Thinking (12 marks)
- D: Presentation (4 marks)
- E: Engagement (6 marks)
- Total marks possible: 34 (see grade boundaries below)
- Printable: Full Rubric
- Printable: A3 size with details
- Printable: Details for each criterion , via the Oxford guide
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Criterion A: Focus and Method (6 points)
What It Means: This criterion focuses on the topic, the research question and the methodology. It assesses the explanation of the focus of the research (this includes the topic and the research question), how the research will be undertaken, and how the focus is maintained throughout the essay.
Questions to ask:
- Does this essay meet the requirements for the subject for which you are registering it?
- Is your research question stated as a question?
- Have you explained how your research question relates to the subject that you selected for the extended essay?
- Have you given an insight into why your area of study is important?
- Is your research question feasible within the scope of the task? Could your research question be “answered” or it is too vague?
- Did you refer to your research question throughout the essay (not only in the introduction and conclusion)?
- Did you explain why you selected your methodology?
- Are there other possible methods that could be used or applied to answer your research question? How might this change the direction of your research?
- If you stated a particular methodology in the introduction of your essay, or specific sources, have you used them?
- Are there any references listed in the bibliography that were not directly cited in the text?
(Source: Susan Trower, via West Sound Academy)
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Criterion B: Knowledge and Understanding (6 points)
What It Means: This criterion assesses the extent to which the research relates to the subject area/discipline used to explore the research question; or in the case of the world studies extended essay, the issue addressed and the two disciplinary perspectives applied; and additionally, the way in which this knowledge and understanding is demonstrated through the use of appropriate terminology and concepts.
- Have you explained how your research question relates to a specific subject you selected for the extended essay?
- Have you used relevant terminology and concepts throughout your essay as they relate to your particular area of research?
- Is it clear that the sources you are using are relevant and appropriate to your research question?
- Do you have a range of sources, or have you only relied on one particular type, for example internet sources?
- Is there a reason why you might not have a range? Is this justified?
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(Source: Oxford EE manual, p. 110)
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Criterion C: Critical Thinking (12 points)
What It Means: This criterion assesses the extent to which critical thinking skills have been used to analyze and evaluate the research undertaken.
- Have you made links between your results and data collected and your research question?
- If you included data or information that is not directly related to your research question have you explained its importance?
- Are your conclusions supported by your data?
- If you found unexpected information or data have you discussed its importance?
- Have you provided a critical evaluation of the methods you selected?
- Have you considered the reliability of your sources (peer-reviewed journals, internet, and so on)?
- Have you mentioned and evaluated the significance of possible errors that may have occurred in your research?
- Are all your suggestions of errors or improvements relevant?
- Have you evaluated your research question?
- Have you compared your results or findings with any other sources?
- Is there an argument that is clear and easy to follow and directly linked to answering your research question, and which is supported by evidence? Are there other possible methods that could be used or applied to answer your research question? How might this change the direction of your research?
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(Source: Oxford EE Manual p. 111)
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- Presentation Checklist
- Sample Title page (see below - top half of the page)
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Criterion D: Presentation ( 4 points)
What It Means: This criterion assesses the extent to which the presentation follows the standard format expected for academic writing and the extent to which this aids effective communication.
- Have you read and understood the presentation requirements of the extended essay?
- Have you chosen a font that will be easy for examiners to read on-screen?
- Is your essay double-spaced and size 12 font?
- Are the title and research question mentioned on the cover page?
- Are all pages numbered?
- Have you prepared a correct table of contents?
- Do the page numbers in the table of contents match the page numbers in the text?
- Is your essay subdivided into correct sub-sections, if this is applicable to the subject?
- Are all figures and tables properly numbered and labelled?
- Does your bibliography contain only the sources cited in the text?
- Did you use the same reference system throughout the essay?
- Does the essay have less than 4,000 words?
- Is all the material presented in the appendices relevant and necessary?
- Have you proofread the text for spelling or grammar errors?
Criterion E: Engagement
- Three reflections (best after meeting with your supervisor)
- 500 words TOTAL (100 + 150 + 250?)
- Reflections are done in Managebac on your Reflection space
- See the "Reflections" tab above for prompts to write about
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(Source: Oxford EE Manual p.133)
- Sample Reflections
- Full chapter on Reflections from the Oxford Guide
Criterion E: Engagement (6 points)
What It Means: This criterion assesses the student’s engagement with their research focus and the research process. It will be applied by the examiner at the end of the assessment of the essay, after considering the student’s RPPF (Reflections on planning and progress form).
- Have you demonstrated your engagement with your research topic and the research process?
- Have you highlighted challenges you faced and how you overcame them?
- Will the examiner get a sense of your intellectual and skills development?
- Will the examiner get a sense of your creativity and intellectual initiative?
- For prompts to deepen your reflections, go here and then to the bottom of the page
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Extended Essay
Core subject Assessments from 2018 to Present
Description, past syllabuses, grade calculator.
Weight: 100%
Historical Grade Boundaries
Extended Essay | |||||||
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Boundary* | Markband | ||||||
E | D | C | B | A | |||
May 2019 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 27 | ||
November 2019 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 27 | ||
November 2020 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 27 | ||
May 2021 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 20 | 26 | ||
May 2022 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 20 | 26 | ||
November 2022 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 20 | 26 | ||
May 2023 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 20 | 26 | ||
November 2023 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 27 |
Core Points Matrix | |||||
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A | B | C | D | E | |
A | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | Fail |
B | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | Fail |
C | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | Fail |
D | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Fail |
E | Fail | Fail | Fail | Fail | Fail |
*Timezone 0 (Worldwide)
*Timezone 1 (North America, South America)
*Timezone 2 (Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, Oceania)
NOTE: N20, M21, N21, M22, N22 grade boundaries were artificially low due to COVID. There were also
NOTE: Beware of using outdated grade boundaries. Many subjects have since updated their syllabus.
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The IB Extended Essay: Subject Guides & documents you need
- Details of the EE
- Topic ideas and research Questions
- Subject Guides & documents you need
- Writing a research paper
IB Assessment Criteria
- Presentation Requirements Information on formatting the extended essay, covering: word counts (what is included and what is NOT included), illustrations, tables, footnotes and endnotes, appendices and specimen materials. Covers essays submitted in November 2018 and forward (IB Guide 2018).
- Required Elements of the Extended Essay List and description of the six required elements of the final extended essay work that is to be submitted for extended essays for November 2018 and forward (IB Guide 2018).
- Assessment objectives and criteria for the extended essay - first exams 2018 Assessment objectives and criteria for students submitting extended essays, beginning with the Class of 2018.
- Assessment of the EE - Advice for Students Use this list to help you think about the five assessment criteria for the EE and whether you have addressed the expectations within your essay.
- Assessment Grade Descriptors for the Extended Essay, 2018 A list of the qualitative grade descriptors for the Extended Essay, grades A through E. IB senior examiners will use these descriptors to set the boundaries (i.e., grade) the extended essay beginning in May 2018.
Subject Guides
- Biology Extended Essay Subject Guide
- Chemistry Extended Essay Subject Guide
- Dance Extended Essay Subject Guide
- Design Technology Extended Essay Subject Guide
- Economics Extended Essay Guide
- Film Extended Essay Subject Guide
- Geography Extended Essay Subject Guide
- History Extended Essay Subject Guide
- Language acquisition: An introduction to EE
- Language Acquisition Extended Essay Subject Guide
- Mathematics: An introduction to the EE
- Mathematics Extended Essay Subject Guide
- Music Extended Essay Subject Guide
- Physics Extended Essay Subject Guide
- Sports, Exercise and Health Science (SEHS) Extended Essay Subject Guide
- Studies in Language and Literature Extended Essay Subject Guide
- Theatre Extended Essay Subject Guide
- Visual Arts Extended Essay Subject Guide
IB Ethical Guidelines
- Academic Honesty, 2018 IB EE Guide Guidance on producing accurate references and a bibliography is a skill that students should be seeking as part of the extended essay writing process, covering: bibliography, citations, referencing (both traditional and online sources), using electronic sources, using online encyclopedias and other similar information websites, use of computer programs, and reliance on external sources.
- Academic Honesty in the IB Educational Context Discusses the importance in the IB of making academic honesty a school priority, provides a framework for identifying aspects of academic honesty in the various courses in the IB Diploma Programme.
- Effective Citing and Referencing Explains why citations are needed, what needs to be cited, when citations are necessary, and how to cite, and also provides a list of citation definitions, a documentation checklist, and a chart showing the elements to be included in a reference.
- Ethical Guidelines for Extended Essays Research and Fieldwork Explicit guidance from the IB on any research or fieldwork undertaken as a part of an Extended Essay.
- Guidelines for the Use of Animals in IB World Schools These guidelines from IB set out the parameters for the acceptable inclusion of animals in an IB World School.
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EE Assessment Explained
On this page....
You are provided with summary information regarding the assessment of the EE
By navigating to the offical IB resources you can directly access the IB EE Handbook for more information
Total Points
The EE is graded out of 34 points; broken into five mains sections.
A: Focus and method [6 points]
B: Knowledge and understanding [6 points]
C: Critical thinking [12 points]
D: Presentation [4 points]
E: Engagement [6 points]
Criteria A to D is for your Extended Essay, whilst E is for the 500 word reflection.
Letter Grades
From IBO.org
All extended essays are externally assessed by examiners appointed by the IB. They are marked on a scale from 0 to 34.
The score a student receives relates to a band. The bands are:
A – work of an excellent standard.
B – work of a good standard.
C –work of a satisfactory standard.
D – work of a mediocre standard.
E – work of an elementary standard.
Grade Boundaries
Previous years tend to have used these boundaries:
A = 27 - 34
B = 21 - 26
C = 14 - 20
TOK AND EE TOGETHER
Remember that the Extended Essay in Combination with the Theory of Knowledge Grade make up a total of 3 bonus points towards the IB Diploma.
The matrix on the right shows how the points can be combined from TOK and EE to earn the points.
*If you do not complete or fail either TOK or the EE you are not eligible to receive an IB Diploma.
A: Focus & Method
This criterion focuses on the topic, the research question and the methodology. It assesses the explanation of the focus of the research (this includes the topic and the research question), how the research will be undertaken, and how the focus is maintained throughout the essay.
click the document to see the full description
B:Knowledge & Understanding
This criterion assesses the extent to which the research relates to the subject area/discipline used to explore the research question, or in the case of the world studies extended essay, the issue addressed and the two disciplinary perspectives applied, and additionally the way in which the knowledge and understanding is demonstrated through the use of the appropriate terminology and concepts.
C: Critical Thinking
This criterion assesses the extent to which critical-thinking skills have been used to analyse and evaluate the research undertaken.
D: Presentation
This criterion assesses the extent to which the presentation follows the standard format expected for academic writing and the extent to which this aids effective communication.
E: Engagement
This criterion assesses the student’s engagement with their research focus and the research process. It will be applied by the examiner at the end of the assessment of the essay, and is based solely on the candidate’s reflections as detailed in the RPPF, with supervisory comments and extended essay itself as contex
Grade Descriptors
This two page doc is extracted from the IB Booklet titled Grade Descriptors .
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The IB EE Guide clearly states...
"The extended essay is externally assessed, and as such, supervisors are not expected to mark the essays or arrive at a number to translate into a grade. Predicted grades for all subjects should be based on the qualitative grade descriptors for the subject in question. These descriptors are what will be used by senior examiners to set the boundaries for the extended essay in May 2018, and so schools are advised to use them in the same way."
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Unpacking the Criteria
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Extended Essay: Extended Essay- The Basics
- Extended Essay- The Basics
- Step 1. Choose a Subject
- Step 2. Educate yourself!
- Using Brainstorming and Mind Maps
- Identify Keywords
- Do Background Reading
- Define Your Topic
- Conduct Research in a Specific Discipline
- Step 5. Draft a Research Question
- Step 6. Create a Timeline
- Find Articles
- Find Primary Sources
- Get Help from Experts
- Search Engines, Repositories, & Directories
- Databases and Websites by Subject Area
- Create an Annotated Bibliography
- Advice (and Warnings) from the IB
- Chicago Citation Syle
- MLA Works Cited & In-Text Citations
- Step 9. Set Deadlines for Yourself
- Step 10. Plan a structure for your essay
- Evaluate & Select: the CRAAP Test
- Conducting Secondary Research
- Conducting Primary Research
- Formal vs. Informal Writing
- Presentation Requirements
- Evaluating Your Work
The Extended Essay - the Basics
This guide explains the process required to complete the IB Extended Essay - from the initial step of choosing a research topic, through effectively searching for information and organizing your sources to presenting your findings with accurate references and citations.
On this page you can find information on:
What is the Extended Essay? Extended Essay Timeline, Class of 2025 (Due Dates and Assignments) How to Get Started - the Twelve-step Plan for Researching the EE IB Extended Essay Guide, first exams 2018
Extended Essay Timeline, Class of 2025 (Due Dates and Assignments)
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This timeline applies to students submitting Extended Essays or Senior Essays. Completion of an Extended Essay or Senior Essay is required for graduation from West Sound Academy.
EE grade for Semester 2, 2022-2023, is ¼ credit Pass/Fail grade.
February 2, 2024:
Juniors meet on Project Day for a half day on campus, to do beginning work on their Extended essays with EE Coordinator, 8:20 AM to 12:20 PM. Topics covered:
- Definition of what an EE is
- The available subjects
- How to find a good topic
- Steps to take to finish the EE
- EE deadlines – for the writing and the reflections
- Available resources: WSA Library Guides, NoodleTools, and Toddle
- Using Toddle to submit components of your EE
Students will:
- Note area(s) of interest
- Pick an area (or areas) for exploration or as a topic
- Find out what they need to know about their EE subject area specifically (Example: “My subject area asks me to consider & ethical/legal implications that are specific to my topic/subject”.)
- Create a NoodleTools project for their EE, and share with EE Coordinator
- Begin initial research on the topic of interest to identify potential sources
- Question to ask: is this viable as a subject and topic choice?
- Begin to create a bibliography using NoodleTools
March 15, 2024:
Juniors meet on Project Day for a half day on campus, to do continue work on their Extended essays with EE Coordinator, 8:20 AM to 12:20 PM. Topics covered:
- Assignment of supervisors
- Tips for developing a good research question
- How, and where, to do your research
- Using the Researcher’s Reflection Space
- Tips for writing reflections for the EE
- Annotating sources in NoodleTools
- Time to do research
April, 2024: Preliminary meeting(s) with your supervisor and initial research
May 27 - 31, 2024: Initial reflection session with supervisor
June - August 2024
Research and write the first complete draft.
Draft must conform to IB Formal Presentation Requirements.
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Body of Paper
- In-text citations (MLA) or Footnotes (Chicago)
- Readable, 12-point font (for example, Arial or Calibri)
- Double-spaced text
- Numbered pages
- Indented paragraphs
- Appropriate margins (1" on all sides is acceptable)
- Research question
- IB Extended Essay subject
September 30 - October 18, 2024: Student has revision conference with supervisor - Supervisor provides comments on the first complete draft.
October 28 - November 8, 2024: Interim Reflection Session with supervisor
February 3 - 14, 2025 : Final Reflection Session (Viva Voce) with supervisor
EE grade for 2024-2025 is ¼ credit letter grade, and is posted to transcript in June, 2025.
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What is the Extended Essay?
The extended essay is a required component of the International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme (DP).
It is an independent, self-directed piece of research, finishing with a 4,000-word paper.
What is the significance of the extended essay?
The extended essay provides:
- practical preparation for undergraduate research
- an opportunity for students to investigate a topic of personal interest to them, which relates to one of the student's six DP subjects, or takes the interdisciplinary approach of a World Studies extended essay.
Through the research process for the extended essay, students develop skills in:
- formulating an appropriate research question
- engaging in a personal exploration of the topic
- communicating ideas
- developing an argument.
Participation in this process develops the capacity to analyze, synthesize and evaluate knowledge.
An extended essay can also be undertaken in world studies , where students carry out an in-depth interdisciplinary study of an issue of contemporary global significance, across two IB diploma disciplines.
How is study of the extended essay structured?
Students are supported throughout the process of researching and writing the extended essay, with advice and guidance from a supervisor who is usually a teacher at the school.
The IB recommends that students follow the completion of the written essay with a short, concluding interview with their supervisor. This is known as viva voce.
The extended essay and interview can be a valuable stimulus for discussion in countries where interviews are required prior to acceptance for employment or for a place at university.
How is the extended essay assessed?
All extended essays are externally assessed by examiners appointed by the IB. They are marked on a scale from 0 to 34.
The score a student receives relates to a band. The bands are:
- A – work of an excellent standard.
- B – work of a good standard.
- C –work of a satisfactory standard.
- D – work of a mediocre standard.
- E – work of an elementary standard.
Students are evaluated on five criterion:
- Criterion A – focus and method.
- Criterion B – knowledge and understanding.
- Criterion C – critical thinking.
- Criterion D – presentation.
- Criterion E – engagement.
However, when your supervisor marks your essay in order to arrive at a predicted grade, the grading will be based on the qualitative grade descriptors for the EE, not a translation of a number score into a letter grade.
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Find out how points awarded for the extended essay contribute to a student’s overall diploma score .
Source: International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme website
Twelve-step Plan for Researching the Extended Essay
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1. Choose an available Diploma Programme subject for the extended essay for the session in question.
2. Educate yourself. Read the following materials: the assessment criteria, relevant subject-specific chapter of the Extended Essay guide, the IB's ethical guidelines and other associated policies where relevant, such as those relating to animal experiments
3. Set up the Researcher's Reflective Space (RRS) and use this as the key planning and reflection tool for the extended essay process.
4. Choose a topic and undertake some background reading in it.
5. Formulate a preliminary research question. Try to incorporate an IB command term in the research question if possible.
6. Draw up an outline plan for the research and writing process. This should include a timeline.
7. Begin to identify how and where you will gather source material for your research.
8. Identify which system of academic referencing they will use, ensuring that this meets the minimum requirements for the IB.
9. Set deadlines for yourself that are realistic and take into consideration WSA's internal EE deadlines.
10. Plan a structure for the essay. This may change as the research develops but it is useful to have a sense of direction from the start.
11. Undertake some preparatory reading in light of the proposed research question. NOTE: If you discover that it will not be possible to obtain the evidence needed in the time available, the research question should be changed. This is better done sooner rather than later; do not lose time waiting and hoping that something will turn up. Go back to step 3, 2, or 1, and choose a new research question that can be answered.
12. Carry out the research. The material collected should be assembled in a logical order, linked to the structure of the essay and clearly focused on the research question posed. Only then will you know that you have enough evidence for each stage of the argument so that you can proceed to the next. You should be prepared for things to occasionally go wrong. Sometimes you may discover something later in the research that undermines what you thought had been established earlier. If that happens, your research plan needs to be revised.
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IB Extended Essay Guide (first exams 2018)
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Grade boundaries for International Baccalaureate Diploma exams taken in May 2023
Below are the overall subject grade boundaries for selected International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma courses that were assessed in May 2023.
Grade boundaries are shown here at standard level (SL) and higher level (HL) for a selection of the most popular subjects, covering timezone 1 (Latin America and North America), timezone 2 (Africa, Europe & Middle East and Asia-Pacific) and timezone 0 (all regions).
Biology Level: HL | May 2023 | Timezone: 1
Overall/final boundaries:
Grade | From | To |
---|---|---|
1 | 0 | 14 |
2 | 15 | 24 |
3 | 26 | 37 |
4 | 38 | 50 |
5 | 51 | 63 |
6 | 64 | 76 |
7 | 77 | 100 |
Biology Level: HL | May 2023 | Timezone: 2
Grade | From | To |
---|---|---|
1 | 0 | 14 |
2 | 15 | 24 |
3 | 25 | 35 |
4 | 36 | 49 |
5 | 50 | 63 |
6 | 64 | 76 |
7 | 77 | 100 |
Biology Level: SL | May 2023 | Timezone: 1
Grade | From | To |
---|---|---|
1 | 0 | 14 |
2 | 15 | 25 |
3 | 26 | 38 |
4 | 39 | 50 |
5 | 51 | 63 |
6 | 64 | 75 |
7 | 76 | 100 |
Biology Level: SL | May 2023 | Timezone: 2
Grade | From | To |
---|---|---|
1 | 0 | 14 |
2 | 15 | 25 |
3 | 26 | 37 |
4 | 38 | 49 |
5 | 50 | 61 |
6 | 62 | 73 |
7 | 74 | 100 |
Business Management
Business Management Level: HL | May 2023 | Timezone: 1
Grade | From | To |
---|---|---|
1 | 0 | 13 |
2 | 14 | 26 |
3 | 27 | 36 |
4 | 37 | 47 |
5 | 48 | 57 |
6 | 58 | 68 |
7 | 69 | 100 |
Business Management Level: HL | May 2023 | Timezone: 2
Grade | From | To |
---|---|---|
1 | 0 | 15 |
2 | 16 | 30 |
3 | 31 | 40 |
4 | 41 | 49 |
5 | 50 | 58 |
6 | 59 | 68 |
7 | 69 | 100 |
Business Management Level: SL | May 2023 | Timezone: 1
Grade | From | To |
---|---|---|
1 | 0 | 13 |
2 | 14 | 26 |
3 | 27 | 37 |
4 | 38 | 49 |
5 | 50 | 61 |
6 | 62 | 72 |
7 | 73 | 100 |
Business Management Level: SL | May 2023 | Timezone: 2
Grade | From | To |
---|---|---|
1 | 0 | 12 |
2 | 13 | 25 |
3 | 26 | 36 |
4 | 37 | 48 |
5 | 49 | 61 |
6 | 62 | 72 |
7 | 73 | 100 |
Chemistry Level: HL | May 2023 | Timezone: 1
Grade | From | To |
---|---|---|
1 | 0 | 16 |
2 | 17 | 29 |
3 | 30 | 40 |
4 | 41 | 52 |
5 | 53 | 64 |
6 | 65 | 76 |
7 | 77 | 100 |
Chemistry Level: HL | May 2023 | Timezone: 2
Grade | From | To |
---|---|---|
1 | 0 | 15 |
2 | 16 | 26 |
3 | 27 | 38 |
4 | 39 | 50 |
5 | 51 | 63 |
6 | 64 | 75 |
7 | 76 | 100 |
Chemistry Level: SL | May 2023 | Timezone: 1
Grade | From | To |
---|---|---|
1 | 0 | 14 |
2 | 15 | 25 |
3 | 26 | 38 |
4 | 39 | 49 |
5 | 50 | 61 |
6 | 62 | 73 |
7 | 74 | 100 |
Chemistry Level: SL | May 2023 | Timezone: 2
Grade | From | To |
---|---|---|
1 | 0 | 14 |
2 | 15 | 27 |
3 | 28 | 37 |
4 | 38 | 48 |
5 | 49 | 59 |
6 | 60 | 71 |
7 | 72 | 100 |
Chinese B - Mandarin Level: HL | May 2023 | Timezone: 1
Grade | From | To |
---|---|---|
1 | 0 | 11 |
2 | 12 | 23 |
3 | 24 | 39 |
4 | 40 | 53 |
5 | 54 | 68 |
6 | 69 | 82 |
7 | 83 | 100 |
Chinese B - Mandarin Level: HL | May 2023 | Timezone: 2
Grade | From | To |
---|---|---|
1 | 0 | 12 |
2 | 13 | 26 |
3 | 27 | 41 |
4 | 42 | 56 |
5 | 57 | 69 |
6 | 70 | 84 |
7 | 85 | 100 |
Chinese B - Mandarin Level: SL | May 2023 | Timezone: 1
Grade | From | To |
---|---|---|
1 | 0 | 8 |
2 | 9 | 19 |
3 | 20 | 32 |
4 | 33 | 47 |
5 | 48 | 62 |
6 | 63 | 77 |
7 | 78 | 100 |
Chinese B - Mandarin Level: SL | May 2023 | Timezone: 2
Grade | From | To |
---|---|---|
1 | 0 | 8 |
2 | 9 | 19 |
3 | 20 | 32 |
4 | 33 | 48 |
5 | 49 | 62 |
6 | 63 | 78 |
7 | 79 | 100 |
Computer Science
Computer Science Level: HL | May 2023 | Timezone: 1
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1 | 0 | 14 |
2 | 15 | 29 |
3 | 30 | 40 |
4 | 41 | 51 |
5 | 52 | 61 |
6 | 62 | 72 |
7 | 73 | 100 |
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Computer Science Level: SL | May 2023 | Timezone: 1
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1 | 0 | 14 |
2 | 15 | 29 |
3 | 30 | 43 |
4 | 44 | 53 |
5 | 54 | 63 |
6 | 64 | 73 |
7 | 74 | 100 |
Computer Science Level: SL | May 2023 | Timezone: 2
Economics Level: HL | May 2023 | Timezone: 1
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1 | 0 | 12 |
2 | 13 | 25 |
3 | 26 | 34 |
4 | 35 | 46 |
5 | 47 | 60 |
6 | 61 | 72 |
7 | 73 | 100 |
Economics Level: HL | May 2023 | Timezone: 2
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1 | 0 | 11 |
2 | 12 | 24 |
3 | 25 | 35 |
4 | 36 | 47 |
5 | 48 | 61 |
6 | 62 | 73 |
7 | 74 | 100 |
Economics Level: SL | May 2023 | Timezone: 1
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1 | 0 | 10 |
2 | 11 | 23 |
3 | 24 | 38 |
4 | 39 | 50 |
5 | 51 | 61 |
6 | 62 | 73 |
7 | 74 | 100 |
Economics Level: SL | May 2023 | Timezone: 2
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1 | 0 | 12 |
2 | 13 | 25 |
3 | 26 | 39 |
4 | 40 | 50 |
5 | 51 | 61 |
6 | 62 | 72 |
7 | 73 | 100 |
English A: Language and Literature Level: HL | May 2023 | Timezone: 1
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1 | 0 | 12 |
2 | 13 | 25 |
3 | 26 | 39 |
4 | 40 | 53 |
5 | 54 | 65 |
6 | 66 | 79 |
7 | 80 | 100 |
English A: Language and Literature Level: HL | May 2023 | Timezone: 2
English A: Language and Literature Level: SL | May 2023 | Timezone: 1
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1 | 0 | 10 |
2 | 11 | 22 |
3 | 23 | 35 |
4 | 36 | 50 |
5 | 51 | 64 |
6 | 65 | 78 |
7 | 79 | 100 |
English A: Language and Literature Level: SL | May 2023 | Timezone: 2
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1 | 0 | 10 |
2 | 11 | 24 |
3 | 25 | 37 |
4 | 38 | 52 |
5 | 53 | 64 |
6 | 65 | 78 |
7 | 79 | 100 |
English A: Literature Level: HL | May 2023 | Timezone: 1
Grade | From | To |
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1 | 0 | 13 |
2 | 14 | 27 |
3 | 28 | 38 |
4 | 39 | 53 |
5 | 54 | 65 |
6 | 66 | 80 |
7 | 81 | 100 |
English A: Literature Level: HL | May 2023 | Timezone: 2
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1 | 0 | 13 |
2 | 14 | 28 |
3 | 29 | 39 |
4 | 40 | 52 |
5 | 53 | 64 |
6 | 65 | 77 |
7 | 78 | 100 |
English A: Literature Level: SL | May 2023 | Timezone: 1
Grade | From | To |
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1 | 0 | 9 |
2 | 10 | 20 |
3 | 21 | 33 |
4 | 34 | 48 |
5 | 49 | 62 |
6 | 63 | 77 |
7 | 78 | 100 |
English A: Literature Level: SL | May 2023 | Timezone: 2
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---|---|---|
1 | 0 | 10 |
2 | 11 | 24 |
3 | 25 | 35 |
4 | 36 | 48 |
5 | 49 | 62 |
6 | 63 | 75 |
7 | 76 | 100 |
French B Level: HL | May 2023 | Timezone: 1
Grade | From | To |
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1 | 0 | 13 |
2 | 14 | 28 |
3 | 29 | 46 |
4 | 47 | 60 |
5 | 61 | 72 |
6 | 73 | 85 |
7 | 86 | 100 |
French B Level: HL | May 2023 | Timezone: 2
Grade | From | To |
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1 | 0 | 12 |
2 | 13 | 26 |
3 | 27 | 46 |
4 | 47 | 59 |
5 | 60 | 71 |
6 | 72 | 84 |
7 | 85 | 100 |
French B Level: SL | May 2023 | Timezone: 1
Grade | From | To |
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1 | 0 | 9 |
2 | 10 | 21 |
3 | 22 | 35 |
4 | 36 | 50 |
5 | 51 | 66 |
6 | 67 | 81 |
7 | 82 | 100 |
French B Level: SL | May 2023 | Timezone: 2
Geography Level: HL | May 2023 | Timezone: 1
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1 | 0 | 12 |
2 | 13 | 25 |
3 | 26 | 40 |
4 | 41 | 51 |
5 | 52 | 62 |
6 | 63 | 72 |
7 | 73 | 100 |
Geography Level: HL | May 2023 | Timezone: 2
Geography Level: SL | May 2023 | Timezone: 0
Grade | From | To |
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1 | 0 | 11 |
2 | 12 | 23 |
3 | 24 | 39 |
4 | 40 | 50 |
5 | 51 | 63 |
6 | 64 | 74 |
7 | 75 | 100 |
German B Level: HL | May 2023 | Timezone: 1
Grade | From | To |
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1 | 0 | 11 |
2 | 12 | 24 |
3 | 25 | 38 |
4 | 39 | 54 |
5 | 55 | 70 |
6 | 71 | 86 |
7 | 87 | 100 |
German B Level: HL | May 2023 | Timezone: 2
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1 | 0 | 12 |
2 | 13 | 25 |
3 | 26 | 40 |
4 | 41 | 55 |
5 | 56 | 70 |
6 | 71 | 85 |
7 | 86 | 100 |
German B Level: SL | May 2023 | Timezone: 1
Grade | From | To |
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1 | 0 | 9 |
2 | 10 | 20 |
3 | 21 | 35 |
4 | 36 | 51 |
5 | 52 | 66 |
6 | 67 | 82 |
7 | 83 | 100 |
German B Level: SL | May 2023 | Timezone: 2
History Europe Level: HL | May 2023 | Timezone: 1
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1 | 0 | 10 |
2 | 11 | 23 |
3 | 24 | 34 |
4 | 35 | 47 |
5 | 48 | 59 |
6 | 60 | 72 |
7 | 73 | 100 |
History Europe Level: HL | May 2023 | Timezone: 2
History Level: SL | May 2023 | Timezone: 1
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1 | 0 | 10 |
2 | 11 | 23 |
3 | 24 | 34 |
4 | 35 | 48 |
5 | 49 | 62 |
6 | 63 | 76 |
7 | 77 | 100 |
History Level: SL | May 2023 | Timezone: 2
ITGS Level: HL | May 2023 | Timezone: 1
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1 | 0 | 12 |
2 | 13 | 24 |
3 | 25 | 38 |
4 | 39 | 49 |
5 | 50 | 59 |
6 | 60 | 70 |
7 | 71 | 100 |
ITGS Level: HL | May 2023 | Timezone: 2
ITGS Level: SL | May 2023 | Timezone: 1
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1 | 0 | 11 |
2 | 12 | 24 |
3 | 25 | 34 |
4 | 35 | 46 |
5 | 47 | 57 |
6 | 58 | 69 |
7 | 70 | 100 |
ITGS Level: SL | May 2023 | Timezone: 2
Mathematics: applications and interpretation Level: HL | May 2023 | Timezone: 1
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1 | 0 | 10 |
2 | 11 | 23 |
3 | 24 | 33 |
4 | 34 | 45 |
5 | 46 | 56 |
6 | 57 | 68 |
7 | 69 | 100 |
Mathematics: applications and interpretation Level: HL | May 2023 | Timezone: 2
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1 | 0 | 11 |
2 | 12 | 22 |
3 | 23 | 31 |
4 | 32 | 43 |
5 | 44 | 56 |
6 | 57 | 67 |
7 | 68 | 100 |
Mathematics: applications and interpretation Level: SL | May 2023 | Timezone: 1
Grade | From | To |
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1 | 0 | 8 |
2 | 9 | 18 |
3 | 19 | 29 |
4 | 30 | 42 |
5 | 43 | 57 |
6 | 58 | 70 |
7 | 71 | 100 |
Mathematics: applications and interpretation Level: SL | May 2023 | Timezone: 2
Grade | From | To |
---|---|---|
1 | 0 | 10 |
2 | 11 | 21 |
3 | 22 | 32 |
4 | 33 | 47 |
5 | 48 | 62 |
6 | 63 | 76 |
7 | 77 | 100 |
Mathematics: analysis and approaches Level: HL | May 2023 | Timezone: 1
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1 | 0 | 8 |
2 | 9 | 20 |
3 | 21 | 30 |
4 | 31 | 43 |
5 | 44 | 55 |
6 | 56 | 69 |
7 | 70 | 100 |
Mathematics: analysis and approaches Level: HL | May 2023 | Timezone: 2
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1 | 0 | 12 |
2 | 13 | 20 |
3 | 21 | 29 |
4 | 30 | 42 |
5 | 43 | 56 |
6 | 57 | 69 |
7 | 70 | 100 |
Mathematics: analysis and approaches Level: SL | May 2023 | Timezone: 1
Grade | From | To |
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1 | 0 | 10 |
2 | 11 | 22 |
3 | 23 | 33 |
4 | 34 | 47 |
5 | 48 | 63 |
6 | 64 | 78 |
7 | 79 | 100 |
Mathematics: analysis and approaches Level: SL | May 2023 | Timezone: 2
Grade | From | To |
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1 | 0 | 8 |
2 | 9 | 16 |
3 | 17 | 28 |
4 | 29 | 41 |
5 | 42 | 56 |
6 | 57 | 74 |
7 | 75 | 100 |
Philosophy Level: HL | May 2023 | Timezone: 1
Grade | From | To |
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1 | 0 | 11 |
2 | 12 | 24 |
3 | 25 | 39 |
4 | 40 | 53 |
5 | 54 | 66 |
6 | 67 | 79 |
7 | 80 | 100 |
Philosophy Level: HL | May 2023 | Timezone: 2
Grade | From | To |
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1 | 0 | 11 |
2 | 12 | 24 |
3 | 25 | 38 |
4 | 39 | 51 |
5 | 52 | 63 |
6 | 64 | 75 |
7 | 76 | 100 |
Philosophy Level: SL | May 2023 | Timezone: 1
Grade | From | To |
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1 | 0 | 12 |
2 | 13 | 25 |
3 | 26 | 37 |
4 | 38 | 51 |
5 | 52 | 65 |
6 | 66 | 78 |
7 | 79 | 100 |
Philosophy Level: SL | May 2023 | Timezone: 2
Grade | From | To |
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1 | 0 | 14 |
2 | 15 | 29 |
3 | 30 | 43 |
4 | 44 | 55 |
5 | 56 | 65 |
6 | 66 | 76 |
7 | 77 | 100 |
Physics Level: HL | May 2023 | Timezone: 1
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1 | 0 | 11 |
2 | 12 | 20 |
3 | 21 | 31 |
4 | 32 | 43 |
5 | 44 | 55 |
6 | 56 | 67 |
7 | 68 | 100 |
Physics Level: HL | May 2023 | Timezone: 2
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1 | 0 | 13 |
2 | 14 | 23 |
3 | 24 | 36 |
4 | 37 | 46 |
5 | 47 | 57 |
6 | 58 | 68 |
7 | 69 | 100 |
Physics Level: SL | May 2023 | Timezone: 1
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---|---|---|
1 | 0 | 10 |
2 | 11 | 20 |
3 | 21 | 31 |
4 | 32 | 43 |
5 | 44 | 55 |
6 | 56 | 67 |
7 | 68 | 100 |
Physics Level: SL | May 2023 | Timezone: 2
Grade | From | To |
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1 | 0 | 11 |
2 | 12 | 21 |
3 | 22 | 34 |
4 | 35 | 44 |
5 | 45 | 54 |
6 | 55 | 64 |
7 | 65 | 100 |
Spanish B Level: HL | May 2023 | Timezone: 1
Grade | From | To |
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1 | 0 | 11 |
2 | 12 | 24 |
3 | 25 | 37 |
4 | 38 | 53 |
5 | 54 | 67 |
6 | 68 | 83 |
7 | 84 | 100 |
Spanish B Level: HL | May 2023 | Timezone: 2
Grade | From | To |
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1 | 0 | 11 |
2 | 12 | 25 |
3 | 26 | 38 |
4 | 39 | 53 |
5 | 54 | 68 |
6 | 69 | 83 |
7 | 84 | 100 |
Spanish B Level: SL | May 2023 | Timezone: 1
Grade | From | To |
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1 | 0 | 8 |
2 | 9 | 18 |
3 | 19 | 31 |
4 | 32 | 47 |
5 | 48 | 64 |
6 | 65 | 80 |
7 | 81 | 100 |
Spanish B Level: SL | May 2023 | Timezone: 2
Grade | From | To |
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1 | 0 | 8 |
2 | 9 | 19 |
3 | 20 | 32 |
4 | 33 | 48 |
5 | 49 | 65 |
6 | 66 | 80 |
7 | 81 | 100 |
Theory of Knowledge
Theory of Knowledge Level: TK | May 2023 | Timezone: 0
Grade | From | To |
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E | 0 | 3 |
D | 4 | 9 |
C | 10 | 15 |
B | 16 | 21 |
A | 22 | 30 |
Visual Arts
Visual Arts Level: HL | May 2023 | Timezone: 0
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1 | 0 | 10 |
2 | 11 | 21 |
3 | 22 | 38 |
4 | 39 | 52 |
5 | 53 | 65 |
6 | 66 | 80 |
7 | 81 | 100 |
Visual Arts Level: SL | May 2023 | Timezone: 0
Grade | From | To |
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1 | 0 | 10 |
2 | 11 | 21 |
3 | 22 | 33 |
4 | 34 | 50 |
5 | 51 | 64 |
6 | 65 | 80 |
7 | 81 | 100 |
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How to Choose an IB Extended Essay Topic
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- How Does The Extended Essay Affect My Admissions Chances?
The International Baccalaureate Program (IB) curriculum requires students to go above and beyond typical academic standards for most high school students. One of the required tasks is writing the extended essay. To further understand the extended essay, we need to understand what IB’s core is, which is related to the 45 points one can achieve in IB . Out of 45 points, three of these points come from the core, which is made up of the extended essay (EE), theory of knowledge, and CAS. Performing well in the EE is critical to doing well in IB, because passing the core is a necessary component of earning the diploma.
The EE is one of the mandatory components of the IB curriculum, and it’s a practical way of preparing students to write undergraduate-level research papers in the form of a 4000 word essay. You would choose which subject to write your EE on in relation to the subject sets you take when in IB, so you have six choices. If you were to ideally timeline the extended essay and plan all the work out early, you’d start planning a topic the first semester of your junior year (or IB year 1).
Starting early to pick a topic is an advantage many students miss, because the phase of the EE in which most students get stuck on is just finalizing a solid topic to write about. While picking a topic shouldn’t be too stressful, it is important to pick one you could enjoy writing about, as lack of interest is apparent in an essay and will come across to your examiner.
Searching for ideas to create a topic can come from different sources, but for most people it usually begins with the subjects you’re already taking. For example, let’s say you chose to write an EE in Physics HL or SL, then it does not matter too much. You’d use the topics discussed in class content, ranging from textbooks to lectures as source material for inspiration to create a topic for yourself.
Perhaps you found yourself particularly interested in planetary physics – you could then read more into that unit of the course and hopefully find bits of information to help create a topic.
After finding a source of inspiration for your topic, structuring your ideas in a specific format to create a topic is important.
On the idea of physics, a great topic would be:
Physics EE on Aerodynamics: What is the relationship between frequency and surface area against lift of the propeller of a toy helicopter?
The reason this topic is great is because we can instantly tell how specified and narrowed down the central focus of the paper is just off a glance. Narrowing down your focus in your topic allows you, as the writer, to stay on track throughout the entirety of the paper. Derailing from your topic and going out of its bounds can lead to irrelevant information, making the content of your paper essentially useless. Keep your topic narrow and make sure to follow the topic throughout the entire paper, so you end up with a concise paper that actually can conclude with a solution to whatever your paper seeks to solve.
Additionally, using keywords in your topic that give the examiner an idea of what they’re going to read is important. In this case, the writer used “frequency” and “surface area,” telling us they’re writing a paper related to mechanics as well.
Understanding that the topic is the skeleton of your essay, make sure to refer back to it every time you make a finding or reveal data directly relevant to answering the topic’s question. Using data and evidence that isn’t relevant to your narrowed down topic will also cause you to lose points, simply because of the lack of use for it.
The EE is scored out of 34 total points, with grade boundaries being assigned to associated letter grades with it. The following table lists the grade boundaries with their respective letter grades:
A – Excellent | 27 to 34 |
B – Good | 21 to 26 |
C – Satisfactory | 14 to 20 |
D – Mediocre | 7 to 13 |
E – Elementary | 0 to 6 |
As mentioned earlier, the EE is part of a larger component of the IB curriculum, the core of IB. The core has its own grading scheme that also determines whether or not you pass and earn the diploma. It goes by the following table:
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Extended Essay | Excellent (A) | Good (B) | Satisfactory (C) | Mediocre (D) | Elementary (E) | Not Submitted | |
Excellent (A) | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 + Failing Condition | N | |
Good (B) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Failing Condition | N | |
Satisfactory (C) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Failing Condition | N | |
Mediocre (D) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Failing Condition | N | |
Elementary (E) | 1 + Failing Condition | Failing Condition | Failing Condition | Failing Condition | Failing Condition | N | |
Not Submitted | N | N | N | N | N | N |
How Does the Extended Essay Affect My Admissions Chances?
While the EE has no direct impact on your college admissions, it does impact your total IB grade. However, even though your IB grade has little impact on your college admissions, being part of IB demonstrates proof of taking rigorous classes, which will positively impact your college admissions.
That being said, writing the EE will also make you a much better essay writer, and this could later help you in writing essays for college admissions! For more information on how your chances of college admissions look, use CollegeVine’s admissions calculator ! This tool takes into account GPA, test scores, classes, and more to calculate your admissions chances at your dream schools!
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The journey.
As cliché as it may sound the Extended Essay is a journey. There are first steps and a destination. The road is often winding and frought with unforeseen challenges. As with every journey it helps to have a road map. What steps should be taken? Study the poster below. Download a copy and display it near your workspace or in your school. You will notice that the steps are both linear and circular. The inquiry, research and writing phases are explored in depth on this Support Site in their respective sections.
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Grade boundaries. After marks are awarded for all five assessment criteria, they are converted into letter grades using 'grade boundaries'. Grade boundaries are not subject specific. In theory these boundaries can change from year to year. In practice they usually stay the same. The following boundaries can be applied to sample Extended Essays.
Want help on the IB Extended Essay? Here's our complete guide, full of example ideas, essay topics, timeline, step by step plans to get a great score on your essay.
Overview: Five Criterion, each worth various points: A: Focus and Method (6 marks) B: Knowledge and Understanding (6 marks) C: Critical Thinking (12 marks) D: Presentation (4 marks) E: Engagement (6 marks) Total marks possible: 34 (see grade boundaries below) Handy Links: Printable: Full Rubric.
The extended essay is an independent, self-directed piece of research, finishing with a 4,000-word paper. One component of the International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) core, the extended essay is mandatory for all students. Read about the extended essay in greater detail. You can also read about how the IB sets deadlines for ...
Calculate your IB Extended Essay grade! See historical grade boundary data, course descriptions, and more.
The majority of senior examiners involved in assessment of this component of the IB programme in history, have stressed the importance of the role of the supervisor in the extended essay process- from the selection of a suitable topic through to the final stages of the essay prior to submission. It needs to be stressed at the outset that while the extended essay is, of course, the work of the ...
November 2009 extended essay reports Group 3 history Page 3 Recommendations for the supervision of future candidates Teachers, candidates and examiners must study the new Extended Essay guide well, and note the slight variations from the past.
A list of the qualitative grade descriptors for the Extended Essay, grades A through E. IB senior examiners will use these descriptors to set the boundaries (i.e., grade) the extended essay beginning in May 2018.
Welcome to this free Support Site on the Extended Essay for the IB Diploma Programme. The content, created by Brad Philpot and John Royce, provides coordinators, supervisors, teachers and students access to student samples, writing tips, guidance and discussion groups. This site is developed independently from the IB.
The essay and RPPF are externally assessed by an IB examiner for 34 marks. The five assessment criteria are common for all subjects and applied to all essays, though examiners, candidates and supervisors are encouraged to read the subject-specific interpretations of the criteria. Grade boundaries are applied to convert marks into letter grades.
Grade descriptors consist of characteristics of performance at each grade. The descriptors apply to groups of subjects but substantial similarity exists across sets of group grade descriptors. Senior examiners use these grade descriptors when determining grade boundaries for examination papers and coursework components.
Predicted grades for all subjects should be based on the qualitative grade descriptors for the subject in question. These descriptors are what will be used by senior examiners to set the boundaries for the extended essay in May 2018, and so schools are advised to use them in the same way." Page / 2
Assessment of the Extended Essay. The EE is an externally assessed component of the Diploma Programme, marked by an IB examiner. Examiners are unaware of any predicted grade that your supervisor gives to your essay. The examiners simply apply the assessment criteria based on the evidence in front of them—your work.
The Extended Essay - the Basics This guide explains the process required to complete the IB Extended Essay - from the initial step of choosing a research topic, through effectively searching for information and organizing your sources to presenting your findings with accurate references and citations.
IB mission statement The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
Grade boundaries for International Baccalaureate Diploma exams taken in May 2023. Below are the overall subject grade boundaries for selected International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma courses that were assessed in May 2023. Grade boundaries are shown here at standard level (SL) and higher level (HL) for a selection of the most popular subjects ...
TOK / EE matrix Marks from the EE are turned into grades, using the grade boundaries. The EE grade is combined with the TOK grade to determine the number of bonus points awarded, using the following 'matrix'. If you do not submit your extended essay on time (NS = Not Submitted) , or you do not submit your TOK essay on time you will not be awarded your IB Diploma. Failure to submit either will ...
How is the Extended Essay Scored? The EE is scored out of 34 total points, with grade boundaries being assigned to associated letter grades with it. The following table lists the grade boundaries with their respective letter grades: ... As mentioned earlier, the EE is part of a larger component of the IB curriculum, the core of IB.
I found this table under extended essay marking criteria. Are they still accurate? Extended Essay Grade Boundaries. Grade Mark Range. E 0-7. D 8-15. C 16-22. B 23-28. A 29-36.
New EE guide state (page 101): "The extended essay is externally assessed, and as such, supervisors are not expected to mark the essays or arrive at a number to translate into a grade. Predicted grades for all subjects should be based on the qualitative grade descriptors for the subject in question.
Criterion D: Presentation To what extent does the structure of the essay lend itself to the topic, subject and argument? To what extent is the layout correct? To what extent do the structure and layout support the reading, understanding and evaluation of the essay?
EE Grade boundaries. what are the grade boundaries for extended essay? For May 2018 exams it is out of 34. So did they change? They updated the EE marking criteria. Unfortunately it only makes it harder as previously you needed 29/36 for an A and now you still need 29 even though its out of 34 :/.
The journey. As cliché as it may sound the Extended Essay is a journey. There are first steps and a destination. The road is often winding and frought with unforeseen challenges. As with every journey it helps to have a road map. What steps should be taken?