{"id":31963,"date":"2026-03-27T15:43:36","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T07:43:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/owis.org\/in\/?p=31963"},"modified":"2026-05-08T19:54:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T11:54:40","slug":"ow-does-the-ib-dp-grading-system-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/owis.org\/in\/how-to\/the-ib-dp-grading-system-work\/","title":{"rendered":"How does the IB DP grading system work?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"31963\" class=\"elementor elementor-31963\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-exad-particle-enable=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-19e42b61 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default exad-parallax-effect-no exad-background-color-change-no exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"19e42b61\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-17572f0e exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"17572f0e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2190179 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"2190179\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__2190179\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__2190179\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__2190179\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7db583ae exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7db583ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1><strong>How does the IB DP grading system work?<\/strong><\/h1><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What if exams didn\u2019t just test memory, but actually measured how you think?<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picture this: your child walks out of an exam not just having memorised answers, but having analysed, evaluated and applied concepts like a pro. Sounds ideal, right?<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s exactly where the question begins &#8211; How does the IB DP grading system work? And honestly, it is very different from traditional marks-based systems. Let\u2019s break it down together -simple, clear, and actually interesting.<\/span><\/p><h2>What Is the IB DP Grading System?<\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The IB Diploma Programme (DP) doesn\u2019t believe in percentages or rote learning. Instead, it uses a structured and globally recognised grading method that focuses on understanding, not memorising. Its core idea focuses on:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students are assessed based on performance, skills, and application<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both internal and external evaluations matter<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In short, IB programme grades reflect how well a student thinks, not just what they remember.<\/span><\/p><h2>How Does the IB 1\u20137 Grading Scale Work?<\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s decode the most important part &#8211; the <\/span><b>IB 1 7 grading scale<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><h3>IB Grade Scale Explained<\/h3><table><tbody><tr><td><p><b>Grade<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Meaning<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excellent<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very Good<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Satisfactory<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicore<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very Poor<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h3>Key Points to Remember<\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each subject is graded out of 7<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students take 6 subjects \u2192 Maximum = 42 points<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional 3 points from core components \u2192 Total = 45<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So yes, 45 is the magic number.<\/span><\/p><h2>What Are the Core Components That Add Extra Points?<\/h2><h3>Core Elements<\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Theory of Knowledge (TOK)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extended Essay (EE)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3>How They Impact Scores<\/h3><table><tbody><tr><td><p><b>Component<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Contribution<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TOK + EE<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to 3 extra points<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAS<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandatory (no points but required to pass)<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These elements ensure students aren\u2019t just academic machines; they are thinkers and doers.<\/span><\/p><h2>How Are IB DP Courses Assessed?<\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike traditional exams, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/owis.org\/in\/bangalore\/academics\/ib-diploma-programme-curriculum\/\"><b><i>IB DP courses<\/i><\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> use a mix of evaluation methods.<\/span><\/p><h3>Assessment Breakdown<\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Internal Assessments (IA)<\/b><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is conducted by teachers<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It includes projects, presentations and practicals<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>External Assessments (EA)<\/b><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final exams are evaluated by IB examiners worldwide<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This balance ensures fair and comprehensive evaluation.<\/span><\/p><h2>Why is the IB Grading System Considered Better?<\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s be honest, marks don\u2019t always reflect real ability. Here is what makes IB different &#8211;<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on analytical thinking<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourages independent research<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduces exam pressure through continuous assessment<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Builds real-world skills<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s exactly what IB does; it focuses on competency over cramming<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p><h2>How Do Students Actually Score Well in IB?<\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the question every parent asks. Smart Strategies for students include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understand concepts deeply, not superficially<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice past papers regularly<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on Internal Assessments<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage time effectively<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seek feedback and improve<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Success in IB is less about studying more and more and more about studying smart.<\/span><\/p><h2>When Should Students Start Preparing for IB DP?<\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparation doesn\u2019t start in Grade 11; it starts earlier. The earlier you start, the better results can be expected.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Ideal Timeline &#8211;<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Grade 9-10<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Build strong fundamentals<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Grade 11<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Focus on understanding concepts<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Grade 12<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Practice, refine and perform<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early preparation reduces pressure later.<\/span><\/p><h2>How Does OWIS Help Students Excel in IB?<\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At OWIS, the IB journey is not stressful; rather, it is structured, supported and genuinely enjoyable. Here are the factors that make OWIS stand out &#8211;<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Expert IB Faculty<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Teachers who understand the nuances of IB grading and guide students strategically.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Personalised Attention<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Every student gets the support they need to improve their <\/span><b>IB programme grades<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Strong Focus on Core Components<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: TOK, EE, and CAS are guided with clarity and purpose.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Balanced Learning Approach<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Academics and well-being ensure better performance.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Global Learning Environment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Students gain confidence to compete internationally.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/owis.org\/in\/bangalore\/\"><b><i>best schools in Bangalore<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> OWIS ensures students don\u2019t just aim for high scores. The school ensures that they understand how to achieve them.<\/span><\/p><h2>Final Thoughts<\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is the truth, grades are important, but how those grades are earned matters even more. The IB 1 7 grading scale is not just about numbers. It is about building thinkers, problem-solvers and confident learners ready for the real world.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re exploring the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/owis.org\/in\/\"><b><i>best international schools<\/i><\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, don\u2019t just ask about results. Ask how students are guided to achieve them. Once you truly understand how does the IB DP grading system work, you realise &#8211; it\u2019s not just a grading system, but it\u2019s a mindset shift.<\/span><\/p><p><!-- .elementskit-card END --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-exad-particle-enable=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8f8e37e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default exad-parallax-effect-no exad-background-color-change-no exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"8f8e37e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-19b7668 exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"19b7668\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a4c8f9 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7a4c8f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9aa3ef7 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-accordion\" data-id=\"9aa3ef7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >\n        <div class=\"elementskit-accordion accoedion-primary\" id=\"accordion-6a0571272f229\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-0-9aa3ef7\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-25e5d9c6a0571272f229\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-25e5d9c6a0571272f229\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-25e5d9c6a0571272f229\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">1. How does the IB DP grading system work in simple terms<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-25e5d9c6a0571272f229\" class=\" show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-0-9aa3ef7\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a0571272f229\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It uses a 1-7 scale for each subject, with additional points from core components like TOK and EE, making a total of 45 points.<\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-1-9aa3ef7\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-81dbf5e6a0571272f229\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-81dbf5e6a0571272f229\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-81dbf5e6a0571272f229\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">2. Is the IB grading system harder than other boards?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-81dbf5e6a0571272f229\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-9aa3ef7\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a0571272f229\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is not hard;, but it is different. It focuses more on understanding and application rather than just rote learning.<\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-2-9aa3ef7\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-6cbd0d96a0571272f229\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-6cbd0d96a0571272f229\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-6cbd0d96a0571272f229\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">3. What is a good IB score?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-6cbd0d96a0571272f229\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-2-9aa3ef7\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a0571272f229\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A score above 35 is generally considered strong and competitive for top universities.<\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-3-9aa3ef7\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-7f18e086a0571272f229\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-7f18e086a0571272f229\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-7f18e086a0571272f229\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">4. Do internal assessments really matter?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-7f18e086a0571272f229\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-3-9aa3ef7\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a0571272f229\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, they contribute significantly to final grades and help balance exam performance.<\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How does the IB DP grading system work? 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