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What happens if I fail HL math ?

there's the possibility that i'll kinda fail hl math...
not sure if i'll get 2,3, or 4.....

probably 3....

so, i wanted to ask you people

do i need a cumulative 11 or 12 in all my hl subjects (which btw are math, Italian a1, and english a1)

or a cumulative 11 or 12 in just italian and english ??

Reply 1

testtestlol

You must average a 4 in higher level subjects. So a total of 12 from maths, italian and english.

Reply 2

Korny

you need 12 overall in your HL - at least that's what i think.... and if you get a 2 in a HL then you automatically fail your diploma

but if you get a 3 in Maths and 12 points overall for all of your HL's then your fine.

Reply 3

Picci

12 - 3 = 9

so i need a 4 and a 5 ??

i heard that u needed a 5 and a 6 in your other hl's if u get a 3 in one of them :s-smilie:

bah

Reply 4

cHybronix

Well, I think its 12 overall and at least 3 in each. Here you have what Wikipedia says about it:

* at least three subjects are completed at Higher Level (HL) and three at Standard Level (SL).
o should four subjects be completed at HL then only two need be completed at SL.
* all six subjects have been awarded a numerical grade higher than 1, with a minimum total score of 24.
* the CAS (Creativity - Action - Service; community service) requirement of 150 hours has been completed
* the Extended Essay and TOK course have been completed and essays submitted.
o additionally a grade D or better has been awarded in either the Extended Essay or TOK.
* if the overall score is 24-27, there is no grade 2 at HL and not more than one grade 2 at SL; if the overall score is greater than or equal to 28, not more than one grade 2 at HL and no more than two grades 2 at SL; altogether, there are no more than three grades 3 or below
* at least 12 points (12 for overall score 24-27; 16 if four HL subjects are taken) have been gained on HL subjects, and 9/8 (6/5 if only two SL subjects are taken) on SL subjects
* the final award committee has not judged the candidate to be guilty of malpractice

And in Math HL you need about 30% to have 3, so it's really highly unlikely to get lower then that.
I think you are just panicking after the exam, I am sure it wasn't as bad as you think right now.

Reply 5

andy_cole2

lol ud be suprised, our school totally messsed up with the HL maths last year, finishing sylabus in easter etc, we had a handful of 3s and a 2 from one student, i mean bearing in mind even getting 30% in the exams and doing nothing else would secure you a 3 i find it quite impressive that some candidates manage a two...

Reply 6

-Aimee-

my school had a lot of 3s last year as well for maths hl. iirc no one got above a 4. i dont understand why, as they all got 6s in their portfolio (after moderation); we have the same teachers as they did and frankly i have found that maths is the only subject decently taught at my school :s-smilie:

i just hope we wont end up like that this year.

anyway, to sum it up, if you fail maths hl, ie get a 2 or lower. its bye bye diploma, but you still get a certificate for all the subjects you have done. if you get a 3, just pray the rest of your hls add up to 9 points or more :biggrin:

i haven't even thought about getting lower than 6s in my hls, crikey!! what if i do :eek:

*dies*

Reply 7

Osmosis

If your total IB score is 28 or above, you're allowed one failing condition.

So, even if you get a 2 in Maths HL, if you score more than 27 points altogether, your Diploma should be safe.

Reply 8

Picci

thx ppl

Reply 9

Matthieu Zéla

Did you know that you could get 39 points and still fail your diploma?
7 in all subjects but 1 in which you get a 1, and the tree extra points.
Weird, huh?

Reply 10

SunderX

You could also get a 45 and fail because they caught you bribeing all the examiners.

Reply 11

Picci

ehm..... offtopic ? :P

btw, so i'm safe if i get decent grades on other subjects and my hl's add up to 12 ?

Reply 12

Matthieu Zéla

yes, as long as you don't get a 2 in maths AND less than 28 points overall.

Reply 13

stwarberries

im sooooo scared after maths option..
i thought i mite be able to make up marks in the paper..
turns out i near enough did as little as i did in paper 2..
i got a 7 acording to last year in my IA but did really badly in papers..
everyone last year didnt too fab either..and for one stood in teh way of her oxbridge entrance..
i aint going to oxbridge..but i still wanna diploma..
does anyone knw about re-taking - just specific subjects..? like HL maths?
or is it just best to leeve it b and do an a level in stead?

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