IBEC Academic Honesty & Integrity

Question 1

According to IB policy, which of the following best defines academic honesty in the IB context?

Accepted Answer

A set of values and skills that promote personal integrity and responsible use of intellectual property

Answer

IB defines academic honesty as a set of values, skills, and attitudes that develop a culture of integrity, not merely a rulebook of prohibitions.

Question 2

Which IB document serves as the primary reference for understanding academic integrity expectations for students and teachers?

Accepted Answer

Academic Integrity in the IB educational context

Answer

The document 'Academic Integrity in the IB educational context' is the primary IB policy reference outlining expectations for all stakeholders.

Question 3

A student submits work that closely paraphrases a source without citation. According to IB policy, this is best classified as:

Accepted Answer

Plagiarism

Answer

Presenting another's ideas in one's own words without proper attribution is classified as plagiarism under IB's academic honesty policy.

Question 4

When two IB students work together on an individual assessment and submit substantially similar work, this is considered:

Accepted Answer

Collusion

Answer

Collusion occurs when students work together on tasks meant to be completed individually, resulting in similar or shared work without authorization.

Question 5

An IB teacher discovers a student has submitted the same essay for two different IB assessments. This is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Duplication of work

Answer

Submitting the same work for multiple assessments without authorization is duplication of work, a distinct form of academic misconduct in IB.

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