The IB exam in November, 2024 has been released, which presents many characteristics and trends worthy of in-depth discussion, and also provides important reference information for the candidates of the upcoming M25 exam.
In the field of education, the IB exam has always attracted much attention. The IB exam in November, 2024 has been released. This exam presents many characteristics and trends worthy of in-depth discussion, and also provides important reference information for the candidates of the upcoming M25 exam.
一、General situation of IB exam results in November 2024
1, the number of candidates and the distribution of results
According to the data released by IBO official website, a total of 21,894 students received the results of diploma courses (DP) and career-related courses (CP) in the November 2024 college entrance examination, and the number of candidates for DP and CP increased by 7.4% compared with last year.
In November 2024, the average score of IBDP in the world was 29.20, while in November 2023, the average score of IB test was 29.06. Although it rebounded slightly, the range was only 0.14, and it was still lower than 30, which continued the trend that the average score of IB test was lower since 2023. It should be noted that since May 2023, IBO will no longer announce the number of full-score winners.
2, performance evaluation method
In the exam in November 2024, DP and CP students completed all the evaluation parts of each subject, and IB awarded grades according to all the parts of the exam, course assignments and exams.
二、Trend analysis of IB score
Compared with previous years, the average score of IB exam in May and November in 2024 has changed to some extent. In May, 2024, the average score of IB exam was improved due to the "leakage incident", but the test scores in November can better reflect the scoring trend under normal conditions.
According to the overall data, the average score of IB test decreased after the COVID-19 epidemic.
In November 2023, the average score of the IB exam was the lowest in the three years from 2021 to 2023, and it was below 30 for the first time. In November 2024, the IB exam continued this trend. However, the average score of November 2024 is close to that of 2019 (before the COVID-19 epidemic), which means that there is not much room for IBDP scores to be "de-watered", and the subsequent IBO scores will remain stable. It is preliminarily predicted that there will be no sharp increase or decrease in the grade boundary in the M25 and subsequent IB exams, and the average score of IB candidates may basically remain in the early 30 s in the next May, and it is difficult for them to exceed 30 in November.
三、Challenges Faced by M25 College Entrance Examination Candidates and Countermeasures
1, the challenge of the first exam of curriculum reform
M25 exam is the first exam of IB physics, chemistry, biology and philosophy reform course, and the difficulty of the exam is difficult to grasp accurately. These subjects account for a large number of IB candidates in China, which may be greatly influenced. The content and syllabus of the new curriculum have changed greatly, and there are relatively few real questions and learning materials that can be used for reference. In addition, IB teachers are also exploring the difficulty of the new curriculum, and some Topic questions may be unpopular.
Coping strategies: Candidates need to prepare in advance, prepare for the exam as soon as possible, and make full use of the important resources of IBDP study and preparation, such as real questions over the years and textbooks and counseling books from authoritative publishing houses.
2. Cheating in exams is a strict challenge.
In view of M24' s "disclosure of questions in the IB exam" in 2024, IBO took measures to strengthen supervision in the IB exam in November 2024, including setting the shortest supervision period (at least two hours of supervision time), adjusting the opening time of the exam and requiring schools to clear the calculator memory. It is expected that M25 will continue or even upgrade these invigilation measures.
Coping Strategies: Candidates should establish a correct concept of examination, resolutely put an end to cheating and pay attention to avoiding related problems. At the same time, we should pay attention to the confirmation information about the invigilation and supervision process of IBO in order to better cope with the examination.
For the students who are coming to the end of DP1 and facing the M25 exam in DP2, if they find that their IB scores are low, or the learning of physics, chemistry, biology and other courses is too difficult, they should make good use of the next six months to improve their scores. During the winter vacation, you can participate in intensive courses and targeted simulation exercises, strengthen the study of specific subjects and fields, familiarize yourself with the examination content, formulate appropriate examination strategies, and sprint for higher IB pre-evaluation scores.
四、Future Change of IB Examination —— Digital Examination (Computer Examination)
According to the official notice of IBO, IB examination will provide digital examination (computer examination) for diploma courses (DP) and career-related courses (CP). A few selected schools will take the first computer test in May 2026. From November 2026, all schools can take the computer test, and the selected subjects will have computer test and paper-and-pencil test options. The introduction of computer examination will bring convenience to candidates, such as avoiding writing numbness, not worrying too much about the neatness of the paper and writing problems. According to the transition schedule of computer test for language subject group provided by IBO, it will take about five years to popularize the computer test for a whole subject group, but there may be variables during this period.
In a word, the IB exam in November, 2024 showed us the current exam situation and trends. The candidates of M25 exam should fully understand this information, actively respond to challenges, seize opportunities, strive for excellent results in the exam, and lay a solid foundation for their future development. At the same time, with the development of IB test in the digital direction, candidates and educational institutions need to make preparations in advance to adapt to this changing trend.