IB Diploma Programme Subject Groups 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which IB subject group includes Economics, Business Management, and Global Politics?
- Individuals and Societies (Correct answer)
- Language and Literature
- Sciences
- Arts
Correct answer: Individuals and Societies
Individuals and Societies (Group 3) encompasses humanities and social science subjects such as Economics, Business Management, History, and Global Politics.
Question 2: A student wants to study both Higher Level Biology and Higher Level Chemistry in the IB DP. Which rule applies?
- They may take both as they are in the same group
- They must take one from Group 4 and one from Group 5
- They can take both since the IB allows two subjects from the same group (Correct answer)
- They cannot take any arts subject if doubling up in sciences
Correct answer: They can take both since the IB allows two subjects from the same group
IB DP students may take two subjects from the same group if they wish, allowing doubles in sciences or other groups.
Question 3: Which of the following is classified under IB Group 6 (The Arts)?
- Film (Correct answer)
- Geography
- Computer Science
- French B
Correct answer: Film
Film is a Group 6 Arts subject in the IB DP, alongside Visual Arts, Music, Theatre, and Dance.
Question 4: What is the primary distinction between a Language A and a Language B course in the IB DP?
- Language A is for native/proficient speakers; Language B is for language learners (Correct answer)
- Language A is only offered at SL; Language B is only at HL
- Language A focuses on grammar; Language B focuses on literature
- Language A is spoken; Language B is written
Correct answer: Language A is for native/proficient speakers; Language B is for language learners
Language A (Group 1) is designed for students' strongest or native language focusing on literature, while Language B (Group 2) is for students learning a second language.
Question 5: Which subject group in the IB DP includes Mathematical Analysis and Approaches (AA) and Mathematical Applications and Interpretation (AI)?
- Group 4
- Group 5 (Correct answer)
- Group 3
- Group 6
Correct answer: Group 5
Group 5 (Mathematics) contains both Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches and Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation at SL and HL.
Question 6: A student opts not to take a Group 6 Arts subject. What must they do instead to fulfill the six-group structure?
- Take an extra Theory of Knowledge course
- Take a second subject from Groups 1–5 (Correct answer)
- Complete an additional Extended Essay
- Enroll in an online IB elective
Correct answer: Take a second subject from Groups 1–5
Students who choose not to take a Group 6 subject may substitute it with an additional subject from Groups 1 through 5.
Question 7: Classical Greek and Latin are classified under which IB subject group?
- Group 2 – Language Acquisition
- Group 1 – Studies in Language and Literature (Correct answer)
- Group 3 – Individuals and Societies
- Group 6 – The Arts
Correct answer: Group 1 – Studies in Language and Literature
Classical languages such as Latin and Classical Greek fall under Group 1 as classical language literature courses.
IB Diploma Programme Subject Groups 2
Which IB subject group includes Economics, Business Management, and Global Politics?