Free Guides for IB Global Politics Students
Practical advice on Paper 1, Paper 2, the EA, and exam strategy — written by an experienced IB GP educator.
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Why Explanation Gets a 5 and Evaluation Gets a 7 — The Real Difference in Paper 2
Most students write long responses and wonder why they do not reach the top mark band. The answer is almost always the same: they explain political events well but do not evaluate them. This guide breaks down exactly what evaluation looks like in IB Global Politics Paper 2 — with annotated examples from the Russia–Ukraine conflict and the Paris Agreement — and shows you how to build it into every paragraph using the Point → Evidence → Explanation → Link → Evaluation method.
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How to Answer Each Paper 1 Question Type — Q1 to Q4 Explained
Paper 1 has four distinct question types, each rewarded differently. Students who treat all four the same lose marks on every one. This guide breaks down what each question is actually asking — describe, explain, compare, evaluate — and shows you how to structure your response using the OPCVL framework and the four core concepts.
Read ArticleDoes Your EA Topic Count as a Real Political Issue? A Checklist for May 2026
The most common EA problem starts before any writing begins: the topic is too broad, lacks a genuine political dimension, or the proposed engagement amounts to just reading articles. This checklist walks through the IB requirements so you can stress-test your idea before committing — and includes worked examples of strong versus weak topic choices.
Read Article6-Week IB Global Politics Revision Plan for May 2026 — Week by Week
A structured week-by-week revision schedule that covers all four concepts, all four themes, Paper 1 question-type practice, Paper 2 timed writing, and EA final checks — without trying to do everything at once. Includes a self-assessment tool to identify which mark band you are currently in and what would move you up.
Read ArticleThe Four Core Concepts Explained — How to Use Power, Sovereignty, Legitimacy and Interdependence in Your Responses
Many students mention the core concepts but do not use them analytically — and that is the difference between a middle and a top mark band. This guide explains each of the four concepts clearly, distinguishes between them with real examples (Russia–Ukraine for sovereignty, BLM for legitimacy, Belt and Road for interdependence), and shows you exactly how to embed them in a response without making them feel like a label.
Read ArticleThe Most Versatile Case Studies for IB Global Politics Paper 2 (May 2026)
Not all case studies are equally useful. Some can only support one argument in one theme; others — like the Russia–Ukraine conflict, the Paris Agreement, or China's Belt and Road Initiative — apply across multiple themes and concepts. This guide identifies the strongest cross-theme case studies for May 2026 and shows you how to deploy them as evidence rather than just mentioning them.
Read ArticleWhat Is the Difference Between a Grade 6 and Grade 7 in IB Global Politics Paper 1?
The difference is not knowledge — it is how that knowledge is applied to the source. Grade 6 responses describe and explain. Grade 7 responses move into evaluation: they comment on perspective, acknowledge what the source omits or distorts, and connect the analysis explicitly to a core concept. This guide shows you exactly where that line is — with marked examples from both sides of it.
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