IB Diploma in Physics

Assessment

External Exam Paper 1 Paper 1A: Multiple-choice questions Paper 1B: Data-based questions Paper 2 Short-answer and extended-response questions Internal Scientific investigation The scientific investigation is an open ended task in which the student gathers and analyses data in order to answer their own formulated research question. The outcome of the scientific investigation will be assessed through the form of a written report. The maximum overall word count for the report is 3,000 words.