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Learn how to prepare effectively for back-to-back IB language exams without burnout, confusion, or loss of focus.

Learn the most common IB Design Technology exam mistakes students make and how to avoid them to maximise marks.

IB Math AA and AI exam dates for May 2026 explained by paper, level, and week. Learn how to plan revision and avoid burnout before Paper 3.

Learn whether IB Design Technology helps with engineering degrees, how universities view it, and how to choose subjects strategically.

Understand how teachers mark IB Design Technology internal assessments, how moderation works, and how students can maximise IA marks.

Learn the most common command terms in IB Design Technology exams, what they mean, and how to answer them correctly to earn marks.

Learn how to revise effectively when your hardest IB exams are consecutive, without burnout or last-minute panic.

Learn how to move from a Grade 5 to a Grade 7 in IB Design Technology with clear strategies for exams, IA improvement, and exam technique.

Learn the best way to start the IB Design Technology IA, avoid common early mistakes, and set up a high-scoring project from day one.

Learn how many prototypes IB Design Technology students should include, what examiners expect, and how prototyping affects IA marks.

Understand how IB Design Technology is assessed under the new 2027 syllabus, including exams, internal assessment, weightings, and marking expectations.

Learn the most common IB Design Technology IA mistakes students make and how to avoid them to protect marks and reduce stress.

Learn whether IB Design Technology is a smart choice alongside heavy HL subjects and how to manage workload without burning out.

Can IB exams be rescheduled? Learn the official IB rules, when rescheduling is allowed, and what students should realistically expect.

Learn what to do if you’re falling behind in IB Design Technology and how to recover without panic or losing marks.

Discover the most common mistakes that lower marks in IB Design Technology projects and how students can avoid them to score higher.

Learn how to evaluate success effectively in the IB Design Technology IA, what examiners look for, and how evaluation boosts marks.

Learn how to sleep properly during the IB exam period to improve focus, memory, and exam performance.

Learn why the IB exam schedule is structured the way it is and how students can plan effectively around it.

Why do IB exams run during public holidays? Learn how IB scheduling works and what students should expect.

IB Economics exam dates for May 2026 explained for HL and SL. Learn when each paper takes place and how to plan revision strategically.