How to Think Like an IB Examiner (And Boost Your Marks Instantly)

🧠 1. Examiners Reward Clarity, Not Complexity

Short, structured answers with keywords beat long, confusing essays.

Write like you're teaching, not performing.

🧾 2. They Look for Command Terms

Every question hides an instruction:

"Define" = recall facts
"Explain" = cause + effect
"Evaluate" = pros, cons, conclusion

Using these correctly can bump you an entire grade boundary.

📈 3. They Want You to Show Understanding, Not Memorization

Add reasoning:

Instead of "Inflation rises when demand increases," say "because producers raise prices to match higher spending power."

🧩 4. They Notice Structure

Paragraphs should follow PEEL: Point → Evidence → Explanation → Link.

Markers love organized writing.

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