Tip of the day

The grade boundary for a Level 7 in IBDP English A Paper 1 is usually between 17 to 20 (20 being full marks), with four marking criteria each worth 5 marks. What does IB imply here?

IB implies that for candidates to score a Level 7, they have to gain full marks in at least one marking criterion.

Sounds fair, right?

To secure full marks in Criterion C (Focus and Organization), it is imperative for candidates to include a concluding statement at the end of each body paragraph that ties back to answering the Guiding Question and the impact of techniques used and their major effect on intended audiences.