IBEC Extended Essay Supervision 2

Question 1

How many formal reflection sessions are required between a student and their Extended Essay supervisor?

Accepted Answer

Three — the first, interim, and final (viva voce)

Answer

The IB mandates three mandatory reflection sessions captured in the Reflections on Planning and Progress Form (RPPF).

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of the viva voce in the Extended Essay process?

Accepted Answer

To allow the supervisor to verify authorship and prompt final reflection

Answer

The viva voce is a short concluding interview where the supervisor confirms authorship and supports the student's final reflection.

Question 3

A supervisor notices a student has copied two paragraphs from a source without citation. What is the correct first action?

Accepted Answer

Inform the student and allow them to correct the work before submission

Answer

Supervisors should alert the student to potential academic integrity violations so corrections can be made prior to final submission.

Question 4

Which document must the supervisor complete and submit alongside the student's Extended Essay?

Accepted Answer

Supervisor's report (EESA)

Answer

The supervisor submits the EESA (Extended Essay Supervisor's Report) commenting on the student's research process and authenticity.

Question 5

What is the maximum number of hours a supervisor is expected to spend with one student on the Extended Essay?

Accepted Answer

Five hours

Answer

The IB recommends a maximum of approximately five hours of supervision time per student across the entire process.

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