How many CAS reflections do IB students need?
The public IB information does not prescribe one universal reflection count. Students maintain a CAS portfolio with evidence of engagement, reflections, and achievement of all seven learning outcomes. Follow the submission schedule and format set by your school and CAS coordinator.
Does every CAS reflection need a learning outcome?
Not necessarily as a universal IB rule. Across the CAS programme, the portfolio must provide evidence that each of the seven learning outcomes has been achieved at least once. A school may still require students to tag individual reflections, so follow its process.
Is CAS formally graded by the IB?
CAS is not formally assessed with a numerical or letter grade. It is still a required part of the Diploma Programme, and students reflect on their experiences and provide evidence of achieving the seven CAS learning outcomes.
Can a CAS reflection be a video, photo, or audio recording?
Reflection and evidence can take different forms when the school permits them. The important issue is whether the portfolio shows authentic engagement, learning, decisions, and development. Confirm accepted formats with the CAS coordinator.
Can AI write a CAS reflection for a student?
A generated reflection would not be authentic evidence of the student's own learning. AI may be used only within the school's rules for limited support such as prompting questions; the student should supply the experience, decisions, analysis, and final reflection in their own voice.