October 20, 2025

10 Most Useful IB Past Papers — And How to Use Them

Scrolling through dozens of past papers with no idea where to start? Let's fix that. Here's how to focus on the papers that actually help you revise smart.

Which Papers to Prioritize

  • Your subject, your syllabus — use recent 2–3 years
  • Mock exams from your school — mirror final paper types
  • Papers with full markschemes — so you can self-review

How to Use Them

  • Practice one full paper every 2–3 days
  • Start with open-book → then go timed
  • Mark your answers with a colored pen and write "why I lost marks"

Tip

If you miss a question, don't just try again. Understand the reasoning. IB exams reward structured thinking — not just facts.

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