Free IB Economics Notes (SL and HL)
You can get free IB DP Economics notes, organised by topic, on the Tutopiya Learning Portal, for both SL and HL. The table below links each part of the course to its notes. Use them to learn the content, then practise with past-paper-style questions and markschemes.
Key takeaways
- Free Economics notes are on the portal at SL and HL.
- HL covers extra content and an extra paper, so make sure your notes match your level.
- The internal assessment counts towards your final grade, so plan it alongside your content revision.
- Notes alone rarely secure a 7. Combine them with active recall and timed practice.
How IB DP Economics is assessed
| Component | Level | What it involves |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | SL and HL | Extended-response essays |
| Paper 2 | SL and HL | Data response with quantitative questions |
| Paper 3 | HL only | Policy paper with calculations and a policy recommendation |
| Internal assessment | SL and HL | Portfolio of three commentaries on news articles |
Free Economics notes by topic
| Topic | Free notes |
|---|---|
| Unit 1: Introduction to economics | Free notes |
| Unit 2: Microeconomics | Free notes |
| Unit 3: Macroeconomics | Free notes |
| Unit 4: The global economy | Free notes |
What good Economics notes look like
- Diagrams and definitions. Every topic has core diagrams and definitions that earn marks in all papers.
- Real-world examples. Keep current examples for each topic to support evaluation.
- HL calculations. HL students need worked examples for the quantitative content tested in Paper 3.
How to revise with free notes
- Start from the subject guide. Tick off each topic as you finish its notes, at your level.
- Read, then close the notes. Write down what you remember, then check the gaps.
- Practise questions. Use past-paper-style questions for each topic, then full timed papers closer to the exam.
- Mark with markschemes. Add missing key terms and steps to your notes.
- Protect IA time. Schedule internal assessment work so it doesn’t crowd out revision.
Common mistakes
- Unlabelled diagrams
- Essays without real-world examples
- Leaving IA commentaries to the last minute
Other free and low-cost IB sources
- Your school’s subject guide and specimen papers: the definitive list of what is assessed. IB past papers are sold through the IB’s official store, so ask your school what it already has.
- Revision Village, Clastify and similar platforms: useful for practice questions and IA examples, with free and paid tiers. See websites like Save My Exams for IB.
- Our IB resources hub: free IB study materials, formula sheets and past papers.
When notes aren’t enough
If one topic or paper keeps costing marks, a one-to-one IB tutor who teaches your subject and level can find the gap quickly. Tutopiya tutors set their own rates, plans start from 4 hours a month, and the trial lesson is free with no card required.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I get free IB Economics notes? +
The Tutopiya Learning Portal has free IB DP Economics notes for SL and HL, organised by topic and linked on this page. Your school's subject guide and specimen papers are the other essential free source.
What is the difference between IB Economics SL and HL? +
Both study the same four units, but HL includes extra content, more quantitative work and Paper 3, a policy paper. Notes for HL need worked calculations as well as diagrams.
Are free notes enough for a 7 in IB Economics? +
Rarely on their own. Use notes to learn the content, practise with past-paper-style questions and markschemes, and plan the internal assessment early.
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