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Your Journey to the IB Extended Essay: Kickoff Guide

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Match each Extended Essay feature to its correct description.

a)

Supervisor guidance

1.

Support provided through a dedicated advisor

b)

External assessment

2.

Evaluated by IB examiners worldwide

c)

Core component status

3.

Required part of the IB Diploma Programme

d)

Reflection meetings

4.

Three formal sessions during the EE process

2.

Match each core aim to its primary outcome.

a)

Identify Your Focus

1.

Define a precise, passion-driven topic

b)

Apply Discipline Methods

2.

Use field-appropriate concepts and methods

c)

Build Your Argument

3.

Construct a coherent, evidence-based case

d)

Communicate Academically

4.

Present findings with structure and citation

3.

Match each assessment criterion with its maximum marks.

a)

Criterion A: Focus & Method

1.

6 marks

b)

Criterion B: Knowledge & Understanding

2.

6 marks

c)

Criterion C: Critical Thinking

3.

12 marks

d)

Criterion D: Presentation

4.

4 marks

e)

Criterion E: Engagement

5.

6 marks

4.

Match each Criterion B focus with the most appropriate student practice.

a)

Accurate Subject Knowledge

1.

Provide correct facts with contextual understanding

b)

Discipline-Specific Concepts

2.

Apply recognized theories and technical terminology

c)

Quality Academic Sources

3.

Select credible peer-reviewed literature consistently

d)

Explaining relevance

4.

Clarify why a theory or source strengthens analysis

5.

Match each EE grade band with its mark range.

a)

A: Excellent

1.

27–34 marks

b)

B: Good

2.

21–26 marks

c)

C: Satisfactory

3.

14–20 marks

d)

D: Mediocre

4.

7–13 marks

6.
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Match each reflection stage with its primary focus.

a)

Initial Reflection (RPPF 1)

1.

Clarify topic, early questions, planned approach

b)

Interim Reflection (RPPF 2)

2.

Review progress, challenges, methodology adjustments

c)

Viva Voce (RPPF 3)

3.

Discuss learning and evolution in final interview

7.

Which choice best explains why choosing passion over prestige improves your Extended Essay experience?

a)

Authentic interest sustains effort through challenges

b)

Prestigious topics guarantee higher examiner scores

c)

Popular themes make research faster and easier

d)

Complex subjects automatically impress the supervisor

8.

A student wants to avoid last‑minute marathons. What practice aligns with this goal?

a)

Set weekly micro‑deadlines and honor them

b)

Write only when inspiration strikes

c)

Schedule one long session near the deadline

d)

Start drafting after all research is finished

9.

Which action demonstrates narrowing your focus deliberately for a 4,000‑word essay?

a)

Form a specific research question

b)

Survey many broad disciplines

c)

Collect diverse unrelated sources

d)

Add extra sections to reach word count

10.

Prioritizing source quality means you should primarily do what?

a)

Use peer‑reviewed academic databases

b)

Rely on top search engine results

c)

Quote popular blogs for relevance

d)

Favor sources with catchy titles

11.

What is the best reason to track citations immediately with tools like Zotero or NoodleTools?

a)

Prevents forgetting details later

b)

Earns extra credit automatically

c)

Eliminates the need for note‑taking

d)

Lets you skip reference formatting

12.

Which step should come before drafting your Extended Essay?

a)

Create a detailed argument outline

b)

Design the final presentation slides

c)

Write the abstract and conclusion

d)

Finish proofreading every paragraph

13.

Which practice reflects analyze, don’t summarize, in body paragraphs?

a)

Explain significance of evidence

b)

Repeat source information verbatim

c)

List facts without interpretation

d)

Describe methods without critique

14.

How should you approach meetings with your supervisor to make feedback useful?

a)

Come prepared with questions and implement suggestions

b)

Attend casually and trust memory later

c)

Debate every point to defend your plan

d)

Wait for them to write sections for you

15.

Which combination of actions best supports consistent progress on the Extended Essay?

a)

Set micro‑deadlines each week

b)

Track citations in real time

c)

Ignore supervisor suggestions

d)

Delay outlining until final draft

e)

Update the RRS with reflections

16.

Select ALL actions that strengthen methodology in an Extended Essay.

a)

Explaining why chosen methods fit the question

b)

Ignoring subject-specific guidance and criteria

c)

Justifying sampling and limitations transparently

d)

Switching methods mid-way without explanation

17.

Match each mistake with its typical consequence.

a)

Research question issues

1.

Unclear focus and changing scope

b)

Descriptive not analytical

2.

Missing the 'so what' significance

c)

Methodology gaps

3.

Unjustified methods and weak validity

d)

Academic integrity violations

4.

Plagiarism or inconsistent referencing

18.

Match each phase to its primary focus.

a)

Exploration phase

1.

Brainstorming and initial orientation

b)

Foundation building

2.

Purpose statement and setup tools

c)

Research & development

3.

Refine question and build outline

d)

Deep investigation

4.

Data collection and interim reflection

e)

Revision intensive

5.

Strengthen analysis and add visuals

19.

Which step best narrows a broad enthusiasm into something you can investigate over months?

a)

List every topic you enjoy without filters

b)

Pick a random subject to avoid bias

c)

Choose a specific area within a DP subject

d)

Delay selection until after data collection

20.

Match each term with its role when defining an Extended Essay study.

a)

Your Passion

1.

What excites you and sparks curiosity

b)

Area of Interest

2.

A narrowed, researchable slice of a subject

c)

Purpose Statement

3.

Why the investigation matters and aims

d)

Research Question

4.

Precise, focused inquiry you will answer

21.

Which option is the strongest reason to start by discovering your passion before drafting methods?

a)

It reduces the need for credible sources

b)

It sustains motivation during challenging research

c)

It guarantees faster data collection timelines

d)

It replaces the need for a clear question

22.

Which revision best narrows a broad topic into a focused purpose statement?

a)

Study social media impacts on teenagers broadly

b)

Examine TikTok algorithm effects on body image in Gen Z

c)

Explore mental health among all social platform users

d)

Investigate online trends and adolescent well-being overall

23.

Match each area of interest with the refined focus used to craft a purpose statement.

a)

Social media & mental health

1.

TikTok algorithms and body image in high school girls

b)

Gaming & cognitive skills

2.

Competitive strategy games and critical thinking in students

c)

Climate change & youth activism

3.

School climate strikes and local policy outcomes

d)

AI & creativity

4.

AI-generated music and perceived artistic originality

24.

Which pair correctly matches the stage with its guiding question?

a)

Identify & Describe

1.

What key elements or contexts to establish?

b)

Analyze & Examine

2.

How to break topic into components?

c)

Evaluate & Assess

3.

What criteria to judge evidence?

d)

Propose & Conclude

4.

What insights or recommendations emerge?