Why Reflection Sentences Are the Secret to Top Criterion E Scores
IB examiners don’t just want to see that you did the math — they want to see that you understood it.
Reflection is where that understanding becomes visible.
One of the easiest ways to strengthen your Criterion E (Reflection) mark is to sprinkle short, purposeful reflection sentences throughout your IA.
These sentences demonstrate awareness, insight, and evaluation — without needing long paragraphs.
With RevisionDojo’s IA/EE Guide and Reflection Prompts, you’ll learn how to write concise, high-impact reflection sentences that raise your score with minimal extra effort.
Quick-Start Checklist
When writing reflection sentences:
- Keep them short and precise (1–3 sentences).
- Place them after major steps, models, or results.
- Start with an observation, then interpret it.
- Focus on insight — not summary.
- Use RevisionDojo’s Reflection Prompts for structure and tone.
Step 1: Understand the Goal of Reflection Sentences
Reflection sentences prove that you’re thinking critically about your own work.
They show you can evaluate accuracy, assumptions, and implications — the core of Criterion E.
Example:
“Although the model fits well within the data range, extrapolation beyond x = 10 would be unreliable due to the nonlinearity observed.”
RevisionDojo’s Reflection Builder gives you templates for each type of reflection sentence — evaluation, limitation, or insight.
Step 2: Use Reflection Sentences Throughout the IA
Don’t save reflection for the conclusion.
Insert it naturally after key moments:
