IB Diploma Programme Subject Groups 2

Question 1

Which IB subject group includes Economics, Business Management, and Global Politics?

Accepted Answer

Individuals and Societies

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

They can take both since the IB allows two subjects from the same group

Answer

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)?

Accepted Answer

Film

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Language A is for native/proficient speakers; Language B is for language learners

Answer

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)?

Accepted Answer

Group 5

Answer

Group 5 (Mathematics) contains both Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches and Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation at SL and HL.

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IB Diploma Programme Subject Groups 2