IB Internal Assessment (IA) Tutoring — Learn from an IBDP Examiner
Get expert guidance to plan, research, analyze & write high-scoring IAs
Learn from IB Examiners to maximize your IA mark in every subject.
Why Riforma Is the Top Choice for IB DP IA Tuition?
80%
Riforma students score 6/7 or above on their IA
90%
Improved their IA quality, clarity, and structure
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IB Examiners & IA Specialists on the team
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See grade improvements within 2 months
What Is the IA? Why Is It Important?
The IA (Internal Assessment) is a 20–30% internal research task completed for every IB subject.
It requires students to investigate a topic, collect or analyze data, and write a structured academic report.
The IA is crucial because:
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It directly influences your final subject grade
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It helps you develop university-level research and writing skills
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A strong IA can lift a borderline subject grade into the next level
A strong IA score can meaningfully influence your final IB grade, making it one of the most important components of each subject. With expert guidance from IB Examiners, students learn how to choose a focused and high-scoring research question, follow subject-specific assessment criteria, analyze data with accuracy, and avoid common structural or academic mistakes. They also develop the ability to present ideas clearly and coherently, ensuring their IA meets the highest scoring bands and maximizes their overall subject grade.
IB DP IA Components: Topics + Overview
IA Component | Description |
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Choosing a Research Question | Crafting a focused, manageable, high-scoring RQ aligned with subject criteria |
Literature Review / Background | Building context using credible sources and academic references |
Methodology / Approach | Designing experiments, data collection processes, or textual/qualitative analysis |
Data Collection | Gathering accurate, reliable primary or secondary data |
Analysis | Using subject-appropriate tools: mathematical models, themes, statistics, graphs |
Evaluation | Discussing limitations, errors, alternative approaches |
Conclusion | Presenting justified findings that answer the RQ |
Structure & Formatting | Meeting subject-specific formats (e.g., Chem: 6–12 pages, Econ: 1,500–2,000 words) |
IA Assessment Overview
Internal Assessment (IA)
20–30% of Final Subject Grade
Time Allotted
Completed during the course
Format
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Research question
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Methodology
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Data collection
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Analysis & evaluation
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Written report (subject-specific format)
Example IA Topics:
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Biology: Effect of light wavelength on photosynthesis
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Economics: Impact of fuel price change on consumer behaviour
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Business: Effectiveness of employee incentives
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English: Stylistic analysis of identity in modern fiction
Is IA Difficult?
The IA can feel challenging because it requires independent research, academic writing, and structured analysis.
Most students struggle with:
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Narrowing the RQ
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Structuring the report
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Using correct methodology
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Writing analytical paragraphs instead of descriptive ones
With Riforma’s templates, guidance, and examiner feedback, students gain clarity and confidence, often scoring in the highest bands.
Tips for IA Success from Riforma’s IB Examiners
Choose a focused research question
Use credible academic sources
Analyze, don’t describe
Follow the subject rubric strictly
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