SamuelKnudsen Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 Well, is it possible? I get good okayish grades in every other subject, but I'm bound to get a 1 in math studies. I've worked hard in math but I'm just not a math kind of guy, and I've heard a sufficient grade average makes up for a 1 in math, but I've seen people on here claim a single 1 keeps you from getting the diploma. Can I get a final verdict? Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kw0573 Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 A level 1 is 15% overall average. Are you absolutely sure that there's no way you can get 15% by your May 2019 exams? Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamuelKnudsen Posted January 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 1 minute ago, kw0573 said: A level 1 is 15% overall average. Are you absolutely sure that there's no way you can get 15% by your May 2019 exams? I don't understand the systematics of percentage in the context of grades. I don't know what my percentage is now, nor do I know how to find out. I have yet to pass a mock math exam, and my IA isn't shaping up to be any better. I just need to know if a 1 in math is a death sentance, regardless of any other factor (Unrelated grades, overall avg., EE) Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kw0573 Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 So the grades in IB works by taking a weighted average. This is a gross simplification, but if you get 3/20 on the IA and 15% on each of the final papers, that's a 2 and a conditional pass (if other grades are good enough). 1 is a definite fail. 2 is pass if a bunch of other conditions are met. I really hope that if you study hard enough, you can score 20+% on the papers which will not be automatic fails. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamuelKnudsen Posted January 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, kw0573 said: So the grades in IB works by taking a weighted average. This is a gross simplification, but if you get 3/20 on the IA and 15% on each of the final papers, that's a 2 and a conditional pass (if other grades are good enough). 1 is a definite fail. 2 is pass if a bunch of other conditions are met. I really hope that if you study hard enough, you can score 20+% on the papers which will not be automatic fails. Understood and noted. I'll take what you've said to heart, and I'll be sure to try my very best to get a passing grade. Thank you for clearing that up so I can get straight to digging my own grave. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kw0573 Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 If you are struggling in any course or assessment, please be sure to communicate with your instructors so you get the help you need to pass IB. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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