IB Philosophy (HL)

IB Philosophy 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 - extended response paper with stimulus-based questions on themes; will take you 2 hours 30 minutes (worth 40% of your final grade) Paper 2 - extended response paper assessing the prescribed text; will take you 1 hour (worth 20% of your final grade) Paper 3 - unseen text paper assessing the HL extension topic; will take you 1 hour 15 minutes (worth 20% of your final grade) For the internal assessments: Philosophical analysis - will take you 20 hours (worth 20% of your final grade) To make sure you’re prepared enough to finish in time, take a look through the IB Philosophy Syllabus and our free IB Philosophy resources that cover the most important material you should know.

How do I study for IB Philosophy (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 Philosophy (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 Philosophy (HL) study guide above with all the key points you should know for each unit. The IB Philosophy (HL) revision notes are made by other students who already took that class. After that, run through the IB Philosophy (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 Philosophy (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 Philosophy 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: Being Human
Unit 2: Aesthetics
Unit 3: Epistemology
Unit 4: Ethics
Unit 5: Philosophy and Contemporary Society
Unit 6: Philosophy of Religion
Unit 7: Philosophy of Science
Unit 8: Political Philosophy
Unit 9: Exploring Philosophical Activity

Where can I ask IB Philosophy (HL) questions?

IB Philosophy HL requires strong problem-solving abilities, critical thinking, and a solid understanding of philosophical concepts. You’ll need to master topics in ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, and political philosophy, while applying them to both theoretical and practical philosophical discussions.

What is IB Philosophy (HL)?

We’ve handpicked some of our favorite YouTube channels and videos that align with the key topics and themes covered in our IB Philosophy HL study guides. These channels can be a great way to get a better understanding of fundamental topics such as ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, and political philosophy. Experience practical learning through case studies and interactive classroom activities, while applying philosophical reasoning to both theoretical and practical debates.