Overview

The IB Internal Assessment (IA) is a significant component of the IB Diploma Programme, accounting for 20% of the final grade. Receiving teacher feedback is crucial to improving IA grades. This guide will provide practical steps to help improve IA grades after receiving teacher feedback.

Step-by-Step

To improve IA grades, follow these steps:

  1. Read and understand the teacher's feedback: Carefully read through the feedback, highlighting areas of strength and weakness.
  2. Identify areas for improvement: Based on the feedback, identify specific areas that need improvement, such as analysis, presentation, or referencing.
  3. Develop a plan to address weaknesses: Create a plan to address the areas identified for improvement, including specific actions and timelines.
  4. Implement changes and revise your IA: Implement the changes outlined in your plan and revise your IA accordingly.
  5. Seek additional feedback and review: Seek additional feedback from your teacher or peers and review your revised IA to ensure it meets the required standards.

Common Mistakes

Common mistakes to avoid when receiving teacher feedback include:

  • Not taking teacher feedback seriously or not acting on it.
  • Focusing solely on improving grades rather than understanding and addressing the weaknesses identified in the feedback.
  • Not revising and resubmitting the IA after receiving feedback.

Summary

Receiving teacher feedback is a crucial step in improving IA grades. By following these practical steps, you can identify areas for improvement, develop a plan to address weaknesses, and revise your IA to meet the required standards.

How iBacalao helps

iBacalao provides a platform for rubric-aligned feedback on drafts, helping to identify areas of strength and weakness. With iBacalao, you can track your progress, receive targeted feedback, and revise your work to meet the required standards. iBacalao is just one tool among many study strategies that can help improve IA grades. By pasting a draft into iBacalao, you can receive structured feedback on criteria, clarity, and common mistakes — without having the work written for them. This can be a useful resource to support your revision process.