Year 11 mistakes compound by exam time. Here are the top 10 and how to fix them.
The Most Common IB Mistakes Students Make in Year 11
Year 11 mistakes compound by exam time. Here are the top 10 and how to fix them.
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Year 11 mistakes compound by exam time. Here are the top 10 and how to fix them.
Year 11 mistakes compound by exam time. Here are the top 10 and how to fix them.
Choose one focused bank, make an attempt, then return to the step that helped you move.
Coasting through Year 11 — IB content is cumulative; Year 12 builds on Year 11
Choosing subjects for wrong reasons — research actual IB syllabus, not IGCSE assumptions
Ignoring IAs — they're 20-25% of your grade, start thinking about topics early
No note system — build structured, searchable notes from day one
Avoiding hard topics — confront confusion within 48 hours
Procrastinating CAS — complete 70-80% in Year 11
Poor time management — use weekly planners, set time limits
Not reading the syllabus — it tells you exactly what can appear on the exam
Comparing to others — track your own progress, not classmates'
Forgetting habits matter — Year 11 grades don't count, but Year 11 habits determine Year 12 results
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