Introduction
The IB Business Management SL course develops students’ understanding of key business concepts, decision-making skills, and analytical thinking. Success requires knowing how each assessment contributes to the final grade—and understanding the grade boundaries set by the IB.
In this guide, you’ll find the complete grade boundary ranges for IB Business Management SL in 2025 (Timezone 1): Internal Assessment, Paper 1, Paper 2, and the final overall grade boundaries, along with strategies to maximize your score and achieve a 7.
Quick Start Checklist for IB Business Management SL
- ✅ Memorize the grade boundary ranges for each component.
- ✅ Understand business concepts, terminology, and frameworks.
- ✅ Practice case studies and structured exam responses.
- ✅ Complete Internal Assessment thoroughly with analysis and reflection.
- ✅ Review examiner reports to understand top-grade expectations.
IB Business Management SL Grade Boundaries 2025
Internal Assessment (out of 25)
- Grade 7: 20–25
- Grade 6: 17–19
- Grade 5: 13–16
- Grade 4: 10–12
- Grade 3: 7–9
- Grade 2: 4–6
- Grade 1: 0–3
Paper 1 (out of 30)
- Grade 7: 23–30
- Grade 6: 20–22
- Grade 5: 18–19
- Grade 4: 15–17
- Grade 3: 11–14
- Grade 2: 6–10
- Grade 1: 0–5
Paper 2 (out of 40)
- Grade 7: 32–40
- Grade 6: 27–31
- Grade 5: 22–26
- Grade 4: 17–21
- Grade 3: 12–16
- Grade 2: 6–11
- Grade 1: 0–5
Final IB Business Management SL Grade Boundaries (out of 100)
- Grade 7: 77–100
- Grade 6: 65–76
- Grade 5: 54–64
- Grade 4: 42–53
- Grade 3: 29–41
- Grade 2: 15–28
- Grade 1: 0–14
Tips for Scoring in the Top Grade Ranges
- Internal Assessment: Provide thorough analysis, recommendations, and reflection on business decisions.
- Paper 1: Focus on terminology, definitions, and structured short-answer responses.
- Paper 2: Apply business tools and frameworks effectively to case studies.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Why are grade boundaries different for each assessment?
Each component assesses different skills—conceptual understanding, application, and analysis. Boundaries reflect difficulty and historical performance.
2. How much does each assessment impact my final grade?
All components contribute to the final mark out of 100. Weakness in any area can lower the overall grade, even if other components are strong.
3. Which assessment is considered the hardest in SL?
Many students find Paper 2 challenging due to case study application. Practicing past papers and applying frameworks makes it manageable.
Conclusion
Success in IB Business Management SL requires understanding key concepts, analyzing case studies, and developing exam strategies. Knowing the exact grade boundaries allows students to plan effectively and maximize their final grades.
RevisionDojo provides strategies to help students achieve their best results efficiently.
Grade Boundaries at a Glance (IB Business Management SL 2025, Timezone 1)
Internal Assessment (25)
7: 20–25 | 6: 17–19 | 5: 13–16 | 4: 10–12 | 3: 7–9 | 2: 4–6 | 1: 0–3
Paper 1 (30)
7: 23–30 | 6: 20–22 | 5: 18–19 | 4: 15–17 | 3: 11–14 | 2: 6–10 | 1: 0–5
Paper 2 (40)
7: 32–40 | 6: 27–31 | 5: 22–26 | 4: 17–21 | 3: 12–16 | 2: 6–11 | 1: 0–5
Final Grade (100)
7: 77–100 | 6: 65–76 | 5: 54–64 | 4: 42–53 | 3: 29–41 | 2: 15–28 | 1: 0–14
