Preparatory Tests and Examinations Preparatory tests take place later in Term 3 of IB 1 and Term 2 of IB 2. The second of these test sessions allows the teacher to determine a predicted grade for each student before the May examination session. Due to the demands of the IB 2 examination period, it is advised that students reduce their co-curricular commitments from March through to the end of May. Students do not have formal classes during the May exam period. However, teachers will be available for extra tutorial assistance, and IB 2 students will follow an alternative timetable that will include exams, study periods, tutorials and co-curricular activities. Final Grade Results The examination results are issued online by the second week in July. Security codes will be issued to students to allow them to access their results online. Examination results will be issued to “top choice” universities for each student directly from Ridley College. Final IB course results constitute 30% of the student’s matching OSSD course mark. Students may request an appeal of their results and the cost of the appeal is borne by the student. If a grade is changed, the cost of the appeal is refunded.
DIPLOMA POINTS MATRIX The two core components of the DP Programme, Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay can allow candidates an additional three points in their accumulated grade.
The matrix below displays the scoring process for these two core components: THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE
EXTENDED ESSAY
May 2015 onwards Grade A
Grade A
Grade B
Grade C
Grade D
3
3
2
2
Grade E F/C
No Grade N F/C
Grade B
3
2
2
1
F/C
F/C
Grade C
2
2
1
0
F/C
F/C
Grade D
2
1
0
0
F/C
F/C
Grade E
F/C
F/C
F/C
F/C
F/C
F/C
No Grade N
F/C
F/C
F/C
F/C
F/C
F/C
F/C = Failing condition
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