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Learn how long the IB Design Technology design project should be, what matters more than length, and how to avoid losing marks.

IB exam clash rules explained clearly. Learn what counts as a clash, what can be rescheduled, and what students should expect.

Learn whether you can reuse products or ideas in IB Design Technology, what IB allows, and how reuse affects IA marks.

Learn how to finalise and submit the IB Design Technology IA correctly, avoid last-minute mistakes, and protect your marks.

When do IB May 2026 exams end? Learn the official final exam dates, why some students finish later, and how to plan revision until the last paper.

What time do IB exams start in May 2026? Learn morning and afternoon session start times, exam zones, and how to plan your routine properly.

Learn whether IB Design Technology focuses more on coursework or exams, how marks are balanced, and how students should prepare.

IB Math AA and AI exam dates for May 2026 explained for HL and SL. Learn when each paper takes place and how to plan revision effectively.

Struggling to understand the IB exam timetable? Learn how to read the IB May 2026 exam schedule clearly, avoid mistakes, and plan revision properly.

Learn the key differences between IB Design Technology SL and HL, who each level suits best, and how to choose strategically.

Learn the key differences between IB Design Technology SL and HL, including workload, assessment, difficulty, and which level is right for you.

Discover the most common IB Design Technology exam mistakes and how students can avoid them to improve Paper 1 and Paper 2 scores.

Find out whether creativity is required for IB Design Technology, what examiners actually reward, and how non-creative students can score highly.

Learn exactly what it takes to score a 7 in IB Design Technology, including IA strategies, exam technique, and common top-student habits.

Learn how to reference sources correctly in the IB Design Technology IA, avoid plagiarism, and meet IB academic honesty expectations.

IB English A exam dates for May 2026 explained. Learn the difference between Literature and Language & Literature papers and how to plan revision.

Learn how to write a clear, high-scoring IB Design Technology problem statement that sets up strong research, testing, and evaluation.

Learn how to develop strong design ideas in the IB Design Technology IA and show clear thinking, justification, and progression.

Learn how to show clear iteration in the IB Design Technology IA, what examiners look for, and how iteration directly boosts marks.

Learn what extra topics IB Design Technology HL students study, how HL content is deeper than SL, and what this means for exams and coursework.

Discover the most common IB SEHS mistakes in movement generation and learn how to avoid losing marks in biomechanics questions.