IB History SL Grade Boundaries 2025: Complete Breakdown

Paper 2 (out of 30)

• Grade 7: 23–30
• Grade 6: 20–22
• Grade 5: 16–19
• Grade 4: 13–15
• Grade 3: 11–12
• Grade 2: 6–10
• Grade 1: 0–5

Final IB History SL Grade Boundaries (out of 100)

• Grade 7: 77–100
• Grade 6: 63–76
• Grade 5: 53–62
• Grade 4: 39–52
• Grade 3: 29–38
• Grade 2: 14–28
• Grade 1: 0–13

Tips for Scoring in the Top Grade Ranges

• Internal Assessment: Focus on clear analysis, evaluation, and historical argument.
• Paper 1: Develop concise answers that analyze sources effectively.
• Paper 2: Structure essays around strong arguments and supporting evidence.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Why are grade boundaries different for each assessment?

Each component evaluates distinct skills—historical investigation, source analysis, and essay writing. Boundaries reflect difficulty and past student performance.

2. How much does each assessment impact my final grade?

All components contribute to the final mark out of 100. Weak performance in one area can reduce the overall grade even if other components are strong.

3. Which assessment is considered the hardest in SL?

Many students find Paper 2 challenging because it requires essay writing with strong historical argumentation.

Conclusion

Succeeding in IB History SL requires strong analytical skills, evidence-based reasoning, and effective exam strategies. Knowing the exact grade boundaries allows students to plan preparation and target top grades.

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Grade Boundaries at a Glance (IB History SL 2025, Timezone 1)

Internal Assessment (25)
7: 20–25 | 6: 16–19 | 5: 13–15 | 4: 9–12 | 3: 6–8 | 2: 3–5 | 1: 0–2

Paper 1 (24)
7: 20–24 | 6: 17–19 | 5: 15–16 | 4: 12–14 | 3: 9–11 | 2: 5–8 | 1: 0–4

Paper 2 (30)
7: 23–30 | 6: 20–22 | 5: 16–19 | 4: 13–15 | 3: 11–12 | 2: 6–10 | 1: 0–5

Final Grade (100)
7: 77–100 | 6: 63–76 | 5: 53–62 | 4: 39–52 | 3: 29–38 | 2: 14–28 | 1: 0–13

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