What Is the Group 4 Project?
The Group 4 Project is an interdisciplinary science collaboration involving Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and ESS students. It spans approximately 10 hours and focuses on teamwork, scientific investigation, and reflection.
The project includes planning, action, and evaluation phases with a focus on scientific process rather than final products.
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Does It Count Toward Your Final IB Score?
No—for the current syllabus, the Group 4 Project does not contribute any marks to your subject grades or the final IB Diploma score.
- The internal assessments (IAs) and exams are what determine marks in science subjects.
- Reflections on the Group 4 Project may be submitted for documentation, but they are not graded or moderated by the IB.
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Why Is the Group 4 Project Held at All?
Though ungraded, it serves important educational aims:
- Enhances collaboration, communication, and interdisciplinary thinking
- Reinforces scientific investigation skills and ethical awareness
- Prepares students for internal assessments by modeling IA processes
- Fosters appreciation of connections across science disciplines
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Summary Table: Group 4 Weighting
Component Weight Toward Final IB Score Group 4 Project 0% Internal Assessment (IA) ~20%–24% External Exams (Papers 1–3) ~76%–80%
- The Group 4 Project does not influence your subject or IB Diploma marks.
- Your final IB score is based on your IA and exam performance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Does the Group 4 project count toward my science grades?
No—it’s required to participate but does not contribute to any marks.
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Q2. Could it influence predicted grades?
No—it’s not considered in academic grading or predictions.
Q3. Is it needed to receive the Diploma?
You must participate to meet graduation requirements, but its completion—not quality—matters, as it contributes no score.
Q4. Does IA weight change because of the project?
No—IA and exam percentages remain consistent; the project sits outside the grading system.
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Q5. Are reflections or logs graded?
No—they serve documentation purposes only and are not externally assessed.
Q6. Should I take it seriously, even though it isn’t graded?
Yes—though it doesn’t affect your grade, it develops collaborative, investigative, and reflective skills valued in higher education and STEM fields.
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✅ Final Thought
The Group 4 Project holds 0% weighting in your final IB Diploma score—though it’s compulsory, it does not contribute to science grades. Its true value lies in skill development, interdisciplinary experience, and preparation for internal assessments.
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