How do I study for IB Economics Paper 3?

Paper 3 Exam Strategy Tips

1. Round your numbers to TWO decimal places!
2. ALWAYS write out the units (e.g. $, kg, etc.)
3. Refer to data in your explanations when the exercise asks for it.
4. Label all your diagrams well.
5. Write down the formula (especially for PED and % calculations).

Is IB Economics HL hard?

IB economics is not a hard class content wise. However, the exams require you to have an extremely in-depth understanding of the material for full credit ( aka a decent grade).

How do you write notes in IB?

You spend ages in school taking notes – so they may as well be useful!

1. Step 1 – Select. Lots of people just write down everything the teacher says – THEY’RE DOING IT WRONG.
2. Step 2 – Condense. Make your notes really efficient!
3. Step 3 – Organise.
4. Step 4 – Revisit.
5. Step 5 – Engrain.

How difficult is IB economics?

How do I ace IB economics?

Paper 1 Tips

1. IB Economics Exam Tip #1 – Time management.
2. Tip #2 – Saving time.
3. Tip #3 – Starting your answers and managing stress.
4. IB Economics Exam Tip #1 – Time Management.
5. Tip #2 – Saving time.
6. Tip #3 – Starting your answers.

What is a paper 3 IB economics?

Paper 3 at a glance Note that the Paper 3 assessment requires you to use both quantitative and qualitative techniques to analyse and evaluate economic relationships in order to provide informed policy advice. This is why the Paper 3 examination is often referred to as ‘the policy paper’.

Is it hard to get a 7 in IB economics HL?

Unlike math and science subjects, there are three seperate 750-word IAs (one for micro, one for macro, one for international/development) which form an IA portfolio for economics. They seem easy enough, but the marking is so strict that there is practically no room for error if you want to score in the 7 range.