IBEC Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. Which document must the supervisor complete and submit alongside the student's Extended Essay? → Supervisor's report (EESA)
2. Which TPACK component describes a teacher's understanding of how specific technologies can best teach particular content? → Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK)
3. When scaffolding a research task, an IB teacher notices students copying from websites. The MOST effective first response is to: → Provide explicit instruction on note-taking and paraphrasing strategies
4. In IB classrooms, which approach to differentiating by process best supports inquiry-based learning? → Offering tiered graphic organizers based on readiness levels
5. How do inquiry-based approaches support learning? → Encourage exploration and curiosity
6. How many formal reflection sessions are required between a student and their Extended Essay supervisor? → Three — the first, interim, and final (viva voce)
7. According to IB guidelines, what is the recommended approach when a teacher suspects a student of academic misconduct? → Follow the school's documented academic honesty procedures before escalating
8. What role does collaboration play in technology integration for IBEC professionals? → It enhances outcomes through diverse perspectives and shared expertise
9. Which scenario demonstrates 'going further' as a phase in the PYP inquiry cycle? → Students explore a new question sparked by the inquiry that extends their learning
10. When a school adopts a 1:1 device program, what equity concern must IB coordinators address first? → Ensuring equal home internet access for all students
11. What is the maximum possible total score a student can receive in the IB Diploma Programme? → 45
12. A DP Theory of Knowledge teacher wants students to examine how algorithms shape knowledge acquisition. This inquiry addresses which TOK knowledge source? → Technology
13. When planning a technology-integrated unit, what should an IB teacher determine FIRST? → The learning objectives and how technology can best support them
14. A parent complains that IB's international mindedness undermines their child's patriotism. What is the most appropriate teacher response? → Explain that IB develops both local pride and global responsibility simultaneously
15. The IB's concept of 'international-mindedness' is BEST described as which of the following? → An awareness of and respect for global cultures combined with a sense of shared humanity
16. What is the core belief of the IB philosophy? → Developing globally aware lifelong learners
17. In the IB framework, what distinguishes 'structured inquiry' from 'open inquiry'? → The teacher provides the question and students design the investigation
18. In IBEC practice, what is the best approach to quality improvement in extended essay supervision? → Use data-driven methods with measurable outcomes
19. When assessment results for a International Baccalaureate Certified Teacher evaluation are inconclusive, the BEST practice is to: → Conduct additional assessment using alternative methods
20. A teacher groups students by interest to research different aspects of a central concept. Which instructional model does this reflect? → Jigsaw cooperative learning combined with interest-based DI
21. When a design constraint conflicts with a stakeholder preference in International Baccalaureate Certified Teacher, the BEST approach is to: → Evaluate both factors, communicate trade-offs, and find an optimal solution
22. What is backward design in IB curriculum planning? → Planning assessment before instruction
23. Which IB learner profile attribute is most directly cultivated when students generate their own inquiry questions? → Inquirers
24. A teacher uses 'anchor activities' in a DI classroom. What is their primary function? → To keep students meaningfully engaged when they complete primary tasks early
25. What role do portfolios play in IB assessment? → Demonstrate growth and achievement
26. A teacher posts student work samples on a class website to showcase achievements. What must they obtain first? → Written informed consent from students and parents/guardians
27. What is the purpose of the written curriculum in IB? → To provide learning goals and structure
28. Which of the following BEST represents the IB's view of the relationship between the 'taught,' 'assessed,' and 'learned' curriculum? → They may differ, and reflective practice helps align them to improve student outcomes
29. Which principle of UDL (Universal Design for Learning) aligns most closely with DI practices in IB? → Multiple means of representation, action, and engagement
30. In TOK, a 'knowledge claim' is best described as: → An assertion that something is known or true