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  • 28 March 2024
    David McIntyre
    Paper 2 Sample Examination Papers
    Hi Angel,It is true that it is not a requirement to quote in a Paper 2 examination. Ask most teachers - and I have asked very many - and they are of the view that apposite quoting can add value to a Paper 2 response. At very least, in my view,...
  • 28 March 2024
    Angel Huang
    Paper 2 Sample Examination Papers
    Hi David,  Thank you so much for your detailed response - very helpful! I have another difficult question regarding paper 2. Students have been asking me how much they need to memorize quotes. And of course, I know that IB has repeatedly...
  • 28 March 2024
    David McIntyre
    Paper 2 Sample Examination Papers
    Hi Angel,There is no one good answer to your question. How you answer that depends very much on your knowledge of who asks the question. That said, there is little to be gained in establishing some form of individual or group Pygmalion effect....
  • Hi Amy,Often, if not always, Tim and I are pretty confident in what we express when we respond to questions on the forum. Nevertheless, we need to tread carefully as we are not the IB, nor do we wish to give the impression we are. In addition,...

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