IB Economics IA workbook with examiner-focused practice activities, misconception checks, and teacher answer keys.

Help students develop the precise skills examiners reward in the IB Economics Internal Assessment with this ready-to-use IA skills workbook.

Designed specifically for IB Economics teachers, this resource provides targeted pre-drafting practice activities that strengthen student performance across IA Criteria A–D before commentary writing begins. The workbook can be used as a standalone intervention resource, homework assignment, revision tool, or as part of a structured IA preparation programme.

What is included?
Three structured pre-drafting IA practice activities
Terminology Precision Drill (Criterion B)
Good Analysis vs Description activity (Criteria C & D)
Criterion Misconception Check activity
Printable Article Approval Form
Teacher Hub implementation guidance
Teacher answer keys with examiner notes
Detailed mark-scheme guidance
Student self-check and scoring activities
SL and HL guidance throughout

The activities are specifically designed to build the skills rewarded under IB Economics IA Criteria A–D before students begin drafting their commentaries.

Curriculum: IB Diploma Programme Economics (SL & HL)

Topics Covered
IB Economics Internal Assessment preparation
Criterion A: Diagrams
Criterion B: Terminology
Criterion C: Application
Criterion D: Analysis
Criterion E misconceptions (HL only)
Economic terminology precision
Economic analysis versus description
Article selection and approval
Common IA misconceptions
Examiner expectations
Causal language in economic analysis
Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

use precise IB Economics terminology accurately.
distinguish between description and economic analysis.
apply economic theory effectively to real-world articles.
identify common IA mistakes before drafting.
use appropriate causal language in economic analysis.
recognise examiner expectations for high-scoring commentaries.
evaluate whether an article is suitable for an IA commentary.
prepare effectively before beginning IA drafting.

Classroom Uses
IA preparation lessons
Homework assignments
Independent study
Revision workshops
IA intervention sessions
Cover lessons
Starter activities
Pre-drafting skills development

Why teachers will love this resource
Saves significant IA preparation time.
Fully ready-to-use.
Minimal teacher preparation required.
Targets the exact skills rewarded by examiners.
Addresses common student misconceptions before drafting begins.
Includes detailed teacher answer keys and examiner guidance.
Flexible for classroom, online, or independent learning.
Ideal for intervention and IA skills workshops.

Whether used as an IA launch activity, intervention resource, or revision workbook, this resource helps students build the essential skills needed for success in the IB Economics Internal Assessment.