Introduction: When Everything Is Due at Once
If you teach the IB Diploma Programme, you know the feeling — Internal Assessments (IAs), Extended Essays (EEs), and exam prep all peak at the same time. Students are exhausted, teachers are stretched thin, and the classroom turns into a juggling act.
It’s not just about workload; it’s about timing. The IB calendar naturally overlaps major assessment milestones, forcing teachers to choose between marking, feedback, and revision.
That’s where RevisionDojo comes in. It gives IB teachers a structured way to synchronize IA, EE, and exam preparation — reducing chaos and maximizing productivity for everyone involved.
Why Balancing IA, EE, and Exam Prep Is So Difficult
Each assessment demands time, focus, and feedback — and they rarely align neatly. Teachers and students face the same set of compounding problems:
- Clashing deadlines: IAs, EE drafts, and mock exams all converge mid-Year 2.
- Unrealistic pacing: Students underestimate how long projects and review take.
- Feedback overload: Teachers must read, comment, and revise across dozens of drafts.
- Neglected revision: With IA and EE pressure, exam prep falls behind.
- Exhaustion: Students and teachers hit peak stress right before major exams.
Balancing these requires visibility, structure, and a shared system — exactly what RevisionDojo delivers.
Quick Start Checklist: Managing the IB Workload Cycle
Teachers can ease the pressure immediately by rethinking their approach to scheduling and pacing:
- Map the full IB calendar early: Identify overlap months and plan lighter lessons accordingly.
- Coordinate deadlines to avoid student burnout.
