IB Physics Exam Breakdown
A breakdown of the IB Physics exams. The exams account for most of your final IB Physics grade. Use this page to understand the paper structure and pacing before you sit your exams in IB Physics.
Paper 1: Multiple Choice & Data Analysis
Weighting: SL 36% | HL 36%
| Level | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
SL | 45 marks: Section A: 25 marks delivered through 25 multiple-choice questions, each with 4 answer options (A/B/C/D) Section B: 20 marks delivered through data-based questions of multi-part (i/ii/iii) and short answer form | 90 minutes:
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HL | 60 marks: Section A: 40 marks delivered through 40 multiple-choice questions, each with 4 answer options (A/B/C/D) Section B: 20 marks delivered through data-based questions of multi-part (i/ii/iii) and short answer form | 120 minutes:
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Paper 2: Extended Response
Weighting: SL 44% | HL 44%
| Level | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
SL | 55 marks:
| 90 minutes:
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HL | 90 marks:
| 150 minutes:
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