Hardest/ Most Difficult IBDP Subjects
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is a highly comprehensive and meticulous programme that offers 6 subject groups out of which students are mandated to choose 1 from each group namely: Language and Literature Language Acquisition Individuals and societies- Business Management, Economics, Geography, History etc Sciences- Chemistry, Biology and Physics Mathematics The Arts- Dance, Music, Theatre, Visual arts and film [Note: You can opt for an additional science. Language, individual and societies course instead of a course in Arts] Students are often in the dilemma when it comes to choosing the right subjects as they are too concerned about the difficulty level. While this may vary subjectively from student to student, some subjects are universally known for it. Following is the list of IBDP Subjects that are considered to be very difficult by students: The Following data shows the average grade achieved by 1,24,580 students in the subject group of Language and Literature. Among 100s of Subjects available in Language and Literature, Following are opted by the most students and considered to be the hardest: Candidates Avg Grade %1 %2 %3 %4 %5 %6 %7 10.9 34.8 18.1 5.4 Candidates Avg Grade %1 %2 %3 %4 %5 %6 %7 37,291 4.84 0 0.5 5.9 29.9 41.1 18.0 4.5 Subjects like PERSIAN A LIT HL and LATIN SL have lower Average score. However, it is due to the low number of students opting for it. Candidates Avg Grade %1 %2 %3 %4 %5 %6 %7 10.1 25.9 24.7 12.8 Candidates Avg Grade %1 %2 %3 %4 %5 %6 %7 12.6 27.9 24 8.6 Candidates Avg Grade %1 %2 %3 %4 %5 %6 %7 11.5 28.7 15.2 4.1 For this subject, you need to be proficient at reading because you need to read A LOT of material/Books and write numerous pages of analysis of every topic which can get quite hectic. You need to memorize a lot of information and facts. Your analytical and critical thinking needs to be on point. More often than not students who find this subject difficult are not interested in this subject and consider it to be a filler. They don’t invest the time and effort required and then have to play catch up. It is very difficult to score a 7 so choose wisely and take it seriously. Candidates Avg Grade %1 %2 %3 %4 %5 %6 %7 8.9 25.3 23.1 23.6 While the mathematics part of Physics HL is relatively easy, the significant number of concepts and knowledge of the topics are very difficult to grasp. The very foundation of the topics needs to be strong before going in deeper. Students are required to remember a lot of formulas and integration of concepts like trigonometry & algebra in various topics can get extremely hard to manage. It’s not just about learning the information but to apply it properly. Get Free IB Trial Session Download IB eBook Keep revising the concepts regularly and solve past year papers to get an idea which concepts are most widely asked. It is available on our website. So, make sure you check it out. Candidates Avg Grade %1 %2 %3 %4 %5 %6 %7 13 26.6 24.3 12.2 Chemistry HL considered to be difficult due to the amount of information students have to learn. There are around 21 topics (HL includes SL syllabus and 10 more additional topics) which are mentioned in detail on our website. The key is to revise each any every concept and be consistent with it. Don’t procrastinate and leave it for later. The syllabus is so vast that it’ll be difficult to catch up. The Following data shows the average grade achieved by 103,914 students in the subject group of Language Acquisition. Following are the subjects considered to be the most difficult: Candidates Avg Grade %1 %2 %3 %4 %5 %6 %7 5.05 0.3 2.6 9.9 21.5 27.8 20.6 17.3 Is it really a surprise that students find this subject difficult? While Math SL covers the basic overview, Math HL focusses on in depth knowledge of each and every concept. Get Exam Prep Help Download IB eBook Students are required to solve tons of questions as part of the assignments and have to learn a lot of information which makes it difficult to handle. The key to overcome this challenge is to practice as many questions as you can and solve Past year examination papers. You can find Topic-wise Question bank with solutions available with video explanation in our website. Candidates Avg Grade %1 %2 %3 %4 %5 %6 %7 264 5.19 1.2 6.0 17.9 9.5 13.1 17.5 34.9 While this subject is rarely chosen by any student, it is by far the most challenging out the list. It is a course that serves for students with a very strong mathematical background and intend to study this subject in the universities. It is far more technical and analytical in comparison to Math HL. The question style is very different and the scope is much wider. As of May 2020, Further Math has been discontinued from IB curriculum. Candidates Avg Grade %1 %2 %3 %4 %5 %6 %7 2829 4.35 0.4 6.7 17 31.2 27.6 12.6 4.5 Candidates Avg Grade %1 %2 %3 %4 %5 %6 %7 10,210 4.21 0.2 5.9 22.5 31 27.6 10.3 2.6 FAQs TestprepKart offers guidance and a range of resources to help IB Indian, NRI, OCI, PIO & International students looking for schools and financial assistance. We provide our educational services in Mid - East Countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE (United Arab Emirates), Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and in South - East Asian countries like Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and also in Canada, UK, USA, France, China, Japan, Switzerland, Australia, etc.. If you face any issues or have any doubt regarding any subject you can join our IB WhatsApp group and we can provide you with assistance. Full details and syllabus are available on our website along with Free Question Bank for you to download. So, make sure you practice well and be consistent with it.
1. Group: Language and Literature
Spanish A Literature HL (4.74)
6,013
4.74
0
1.3
29.5
English A Literature HL (4.84)
2. Group: Language Acquisition
The Following data shows the average grade achieved by 98,486 students in the subject group of Language Acquisition. Following are the subjects opted by the most students and are considered to be the most difficult:
French AB SL (4.97)
4,002
4.97
0.1
2.9
23.4
English AB SL (4.84)
1,890
4.84
0.2
2.3
24.4
3. Group: Individuals and societies
History HL (4.53)
42,462
4.53
0.1
3.2
37.2
4. Group: Sciences
The Following data shows the average grade achieved by 124,593 students in the subject group of Sciences. Following are the subjects opted by the most students and are considered to be the most difficult:
Physics HL (5.29)
14,046
4.53
0.3
1.5
17.3
Difficult Topics
Chemistry HL (4.92)
16,907
4.92
0.4
2.6
21
Difficult Topics
5. Group: Mathematics
Math HL (5.05)
16,756
Difficult Topics
Further Math (5.19)
6. Group: The Arts
The Following data shows the average grade achieved by 28,146 students in the subject group of Arts. Following are the subjects opted by the most students and are considered to be the most difficult:
Film HL (4.35)
Visual Arts HL (4.21)
We provide our educational services in Mid - East Countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE (United Arab Emirates), Oman Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and in South - East Asian countries like Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and also in Canada, UK, USA, France, China, Japan, Switzerland, Australia, etc..
Quick Connect: +91 8800 1234 92 / [email protected]
Contact Our IB Counselor Download IB Course Brochure
Useful IB Links You Should Not Miss (MYP & DP):
IB Subject-wise Tutoring Online & Syllabus Download For MYP & DP:
IB Details You Should Not Miss:
-
How to Analyze Poetry in IB English Literature?
-
Top USA Scholarships for Indian IB Diploma Holders & Graduates
IB Coaching Centers All Over The World:
IB Country-wise School List:
IB Free Online Preparation Resources For DP & MYP Level :
Theory of Knowledge (TOK):
Course Companion
Download IB eBooks
Extended Essay (EE):
Course Companion
|
||
|
Download IB eBooks
Oxford IB Diploma - Extended Essay
1. Language & Literature (A):
Course Companion
Download IB eBooks
|
2. Language & Acquisition (B):
|
||
|
||
|
||
|
Download IB eBooks
|
|
3. Individual & Societies:
Business Management
|
Economics:
|
||
|
Ebooks
Environment System & Societies (Interdisciplinary Subject):
Ebooks
Geography:
- |
||
- |