TOK / EE matrix
Marks from the EE are turned into grades, using the grade boundaries. The EE grade is combined with the TOK grade to determine the number of bonus points awarded, using the following 'matrix'. If you do not submit your extended essay on time (NS = Not Submitted), or you do not submit your TOK essay on time you will not be awarded your IB Diploma. Failure to submit either will result in a failure to receive the Diploma.
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TOK - A | TOK - B | TOK - C | TOK - D
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TOK - E | TOK - NS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EE - A | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | fail | fail |
| EE - B
|
3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | fail
|
fail
|
| EE - C
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2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | fail
|
fail
|
| EE - D | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | fail
|
fail
|
| EE - E | fail | fail
|
fail
|
fail
|
fail
|
fail
|
| EE - NS | fail | fail
|
fail
|
fail
|
fail
|
fail
|
CAS
Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) is of course the third required component of the IB Diploma Programme 'core'. Besides earning grades for the EE and TOK, candidates must fulfil the requirements for CAS in order to receive their diploma.
Assessment
So how many students are awarded bonus points on the average? These numbers vary from year to year, but generally speaking these are world averages. See the latest IB Statistical Bulletin for the most recent numbers.
3 bonus points = 8%
2 bonus points = 36%
1 bonus point = 26%
0 bonus points = 30%
FAQ
Why are they called 'bonus' points (or previously 'additional' points)? The 24-point requirement for receiving the Diploma cannot be attained through bonus points but from the candidate's six subjects.