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What is the IB Digital Society (HL) exam format?
IB Digital Society HL has internal and external assessments: the IB external assessment is the part you do on test day and the IB internal assessment is usually a project or a presentation you have to work on ahead of time.
For the external assessments:
Paper 1 - Questions based on real world examples; will take you 2 hours and 15 minutes (worth 35% of your final grade)
Paper 2 - Source based questions; will take you 1 hour 15 minutes (worth 20% of your final grade)
Paper 3 - Questions that address an intervention related to an HL extension challenge; will take you 1 hour and 15 minutes (worth 25% of your final grade)
For the internal assessments:
Inquiry project; will take you 30 hours (worth 20% of your final grade)
To make sure you’re prepared enough to finish in time, take a look through the IB Digital Society Syllabus and our free IB Digital Society resources that cover the most important material you should know.
How do I study for IB Digital Society (HL)?
IB exams are scored using a combination of internal and external assessments. The IB score range is 1 to 7, with 7 being the highest. External assessments, such as the written exams, are marked by external IB examiners, while internal assessments, such as projects or oral presentations, are graded by the student's teacher and then moderated by IB examiners. The scores from different assessments are combined, and students may earn up to 42 points from six subjects, with an additional 3 points available from the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and the IB Extended Essay, for a maximum total of 45 points.
What units are on IB Digital Society (HL)?
You’ve likely covered a lot of material during your course this year, but to get a 7 on the International Baccalaureate exam, it’s important you understand how often each topic shows up. Once you take a look through the breakdown below, make sure to read through the IB Digital Society (HL) study guide above with all the key points you should know for each unit. The IB Digital Society (HL) revision notes are made by other students who already took that class. After that, run through the IB Digital Society (HL) flashcards to practice important terms you should know for the exam. You can also do some test prep using the tests attached to each note. There’s a lot of IB Digital Society (HL) resources for you to shuffle between until you find the method that works best for your learning style. Make sure to start ahead and leave enough time to practice.
What are the video resources?
When approaching your IB Digital Society exam review, take some time to understand how the different units are actually broken up so you can place the right emphasis on each one.
Unit 1: What Is Digital Society?
Unit 2: Data
Unit 3: Algorithms
Unit 4: Computers
Unit 5: Networks and the Internet
Unit 6: Media
Unit 7: Artificial Intelligence
Unit 8: Robots and Autonomous Technologies
Unit 9: Global Well-Being
Unit 10: Governance and Human Rights
Unit 11: Sustainable Development
Where can I ask IB Digital Society (HL) questions?
IB Digital Society HL requires strong problem-solving abilities, critical thinking, and a solid understanding of digital systems and their societal impact. You’ll need to master concepts in digital literacy, information ethics, privacy, and cybersecurity, while applying them to both theoretical and practical problems involving the role of technology in modern society.
What is IB Digital Society (HL)?
We’ve handpicked some of our favorite YouTube channels and videos that align with the key topics and themes covered in our IB Digital Society HL study guides. These channels can be a great way to get a better understanding of fundamental topics such as digital literacy, cybersecurity, privacy, and the ethical impact of technology on society. Experience practical learning through case studies and interactive classroom activities, while employing problem-solving techniques to tackle complex issues in the digital world.