Exam Layout

Higher Level Paper 1

 

Paper 1 - 240 marks 
Total time:  2 hours 30 minutes (150 Minutes)

Section A - 80 marks

Students must attempt all 20 short questions

All questions carry equal marks

Students Should spend 50 minutes on Section A - 2.5 minutes per question

Section B - 160 marks

ALL questions carry equal marks.

Attempt any FOUR questions.  

Marks will be awarded for layout and presentation including, where appropriate, folios and dates.

Dates should show the day, month and year.  

Calculators may be used.

Students should spend 50 minutes on Section B -25 minutes per question 

 

Higher Level Paper 2

 

Paper 2 - 160 marks
Total time: 2 hours (120 minutes)

 

ALL questions carry equal marks.

Attempt any FOUR questions.  

Marks will be awarded for layout and presentation including, where appropriate, folios and dates.

Dates should show the day, month and year.  

Calculators may be used.

Students Should spend 50 minutes on Section B - 30 minutes per question 

 

Ordinary Level

 

150 marks
Total time: 2 hours (120 minutes)

 

Please note students must attempt all 20 short questions in Section 1.

Students must attempt three questions from Section 1 and  three questions from Five questions in Section 2.

Students Should take 5 minutes to read the paper prior to starting the exam

Section 1: Short Questions (60 Marks)

Part One 20 Short Questions (40 Mins)

Section 2: Structured and Essay (90 Marks)

Question 1 (30 Marks) 24 Minutes

Question 2 (30 Marks) 24 Minutes

Question 3 (30 Marks) 24 Minutes