A bad IB mock (Diploma Programme trial exams) stings when IA deadlines and predicted grades pile up together. Recovery means protecting IA progress while fixing one HL weakness at a time — not restarting all six subjects.

A Level: bad A Level mock recovery. Mocks overview: IB DP mocks guide.

IB-specific pressures

• HL vs SL — HL mocks need deeper recovery time
• Predicted grades — teacher judgement; mocks are one input (grade on track — IB section)
• IA — do not sacrifice IA quality to cram mocks

Recovery plan

1. Markband review — compare scripts to IB descriptors, not only “I knew it”.
2. One HL subject priority per fortnight.
3. Timed past paper per subject — timer.
4. Mark schemes after mocks.
5. IB tutors for the subject that threatens overall points.

Frequently asked questions

Will predicted grades drop after one bad mock?

Discuss with your coordinator — show improvement on next papers.

SL mock fine, HL disaster — normal?

Common — allocate time to HL recovery first.

IGCSE bad mock?

Recover after bad IGCSE mock.

A Level recovery?

Recover after bad A Level mock.

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