Prepare for IB Economics High Level

IB Economics can be enjoyable for some students and challenging for others. In this piece, I’ll explain how you can effectively prepare for your Economics high level.

 

Prepare in advance for your IB Economics high level

Structure

Don’t forget to organize your paper after reading. Give your entire paper a five to seven minute read-through. After reading your exam questions twice, make plans for things like which question you will attempt. After that, organize your response using the correct format. Write the introduction first, followed by the main content. Don’t forget to include a conclusion and your comments or critical evaluation.

Key words

Use keywords in your answers and avoid using general terms, and write more economic terms. Graphical representation is a great way to explain a theory in economics. And make sure you explain the graphs with complete observations.

Manage your time

 Manage your time efficiently. Utilize full reading time and once you are convinced then only solve the paper.

Read the whole question paper once or twice. While answering keep a track on time, keep in your mind and manage time according to the number of questions needed to be attempted.

If you could not find a solution to any question then don’t stick to that, solve other questions first and you can solve that question in the end.

Do not panic, because it will increase stress level and you won’t be able to concentrate on your question paper and there are high chances of your missing a few questions and errors.

Subject Matter

Know your subject matter or syllabus very well. Although IBs are very specific about their writing styles and content, their syllabus is very limited and well defined. It is usually ask you what they have mentioned in your syllabus. If you have read your syllabus with all of your efforts, there are high chances of you scoring a good point.

If you know your syllabus you can also ask your teacher and they usually predict questions which are likely to be asked in examinations. Do not rely only on your teacher’s prediction. They will tell you the questions which have high probability to come or have been asked in past year question papers. You can also subscribe to Tribe Topper for past papers and they also provide answers.

Be descriptive

It is always suggested to write and explain definitions and theories in a proper manner. This will have a good impact on your answer sheet and will also help you to score.

For example, if you are asked a question related to price elasticity of demand. Further engage in answering the question asked. Keep in mind that you need to give a brief about terms and concepts.

Practice and more practice

Very well said, Practice makes a man perfect. Practicing past year question papers repeatedly will help you manage your time efficiently in examinations and you will also be able to point out your weaker portions before final examination. Use online resources like Tribe Topper to study Economics from.

The best way to review your practice sheets is to get it evaluated by your teachers or your friends. It’s important to be truthful to yourself and analyze your mistakes critically without any bias.

Writing Style

You must avoid such things while writing in examinations.

• Use different pens to highlight points.
• Write your answer in a structured manner.
• Start with the introductory part which includes explanation of key terms, their definitions.
• Further answer the question asked.
• Then include conclusions and remarks or arguments.
• Include critical evaluation of the concept. It will be good if you add few published pieces of critical evaluation by reputed journals.
• Include neatly labelled diagrams wherever necessary.

And include economic terms in your answer, using economic terms will be marked relatively higher than usage of general terms.

These few points, if kept in mind, will definitely help you excel your IB Economics high level.