| Standard Level (SL) |
Higher Level (HL) |
| Test 1: 30 multiple-choice questions, 45 minutes, 20% total score
– Calculator is not allowed
– There is no deduction for choosing the wrong answer |
Test 1: 40 multiple-choice questions, 60 minutes, 20% total score
– Calculator is not allowed
– There is no deduction for choosing the wrong answer |
| Test 2: 75 minutes, 40% total score, includes 2 parts (calculator is allowed):
Part A: Data-based questions, short-answer, and extended-answer questions
Part B: Choose two out of three extended answer questions |
Test 2: 135 minutes, 36% total score, includes 2 parts (calculator is allowed):
Part A: Data-based questions, short-answer, and extended-answer questions
Part B: Choose two out of three extended answer questions |
| Test 3: 60 minutes, 20% total score, includes 2 parts (calculator is allowed):
Part A: Answer all questions, two to three short answer questions based on experimental skills and techniques, analysis and evaluation, using the invisible data associated with the learning materials
Part B: Short answers and extended answers from one choice |
Test 3: 75 minutes, 24% total score, includes 2 parts (calculator is allowed):
Part A: Answer all questions, two to three short answer questions based on experimental skills and techniques, analysis and evaluation, using the invisible data associated with the learning materials
Part B: Short answers and extended answers from one choice |