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Concordian International School

IBDP Physics (2025): External assessment

This guide is for the DP Physics syllabus with first assessments in 2025

External assessment

Paper 1

Paper 1

  • Split into Paper 1A and Paper 1B. Students can switch freely between the papers during the exam.
  • Calculator allowed
  • Data booklet provided
  • Weight 36%
  • SL: 45 marks (1h 30 min) 
  • HL: 60 marks (2h)
Paper 1A Paper 1B

Multiple choice questions

No marks deducted from incorrect answers

SAMPLE

Data based questions

 

SAMPLE

Paper 2

Paper 2

  • Short-answer and extended-response questions
  • Calculator allowed
  • Data booklet provided
  • Weight 44%
  • SL: 50 marks (1h 30 min)
  • HL: 90 marks (2h 30 min)

 

 

 

SAMPLE