IB History Course Overview and Assessment

The video provides an overview of IB Group 3 subjects, focusing on IB History at Interlake. It details the course structure, exam components, and the Historical Investigation (HI) research paper. The video also covers the structure of paper exams and offers tips on class structure and note-taking. Finally, it provides general advice for succeeding in IB History.

Which subjects are offered at Interlake under IB Group 3?

• Business Management, History, and Psychology

• Economics, Geography, and Global Politics

• Philosophy, Anthropology, and Information Technology

• Religions, History, and Business Management

What is the focus of the extra Paper 3 in HL History at Interlake?

• History of Africa and the Middle East

• History of Europe

• History of the Americas

• History of Asia and Oceania

What percentage of the IB History diploma score is based on internal assessment for HL students?

• 20%

• 25%

• 35%

• 30%

What is the main task involved in the Historical Investigation (HI) for IB History?

• Participating in a group project

• Completing a multiple-choice exam

• Giving a presentation

• Writing a 2,200-word research paper

What is the primary focus of Paper 1 in the IB History exam?

• Evaluating historical arguments

• Discussing historical events

• Analyzing primary sources

• Writing essays on world history topics

How many essays must be written for Paper 3 in the IB History exam?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

What is the weekly class structure for IB History Year 1 at Interlake?

• Four chapters per week

• Three chapters per week

• One chapter per week

• Two chapters per week

What is the purpose of the SPR paper assigned over the summer at Interlake?

• To complete a group project

• To prepare for multiple-choice quizzes

• To study for the AP U.S. History test

• To practice writing a historical paper

What is a recommended strategy for succeeding in IB History at Interlake?

• Procrastinate on assignments

• Focus only on internal assessments

• Work alone on all tasks

• Start early and collaborate with peers

Why do IB History teachers at Interlake hold students to high standards?

• To increase the difficulty of exams

• To align with IB standards

• To prepare students for college

• To make the course more challenging