IB Internal Assessment (IA) Help from Subject Specialists
Stuck on your IB internal assessment? An IB Pros subject specialist helps you choose a workable topic, sharpen the research question and understand exactly how the criteria are applied, so your draft earns the marks it deserves.
Where students usually lose IA marks
- A topic that is too broad, or too simple for the level
- A research question that can’t be answered with the data or maths available
- Weak analysis: results described but not interpreted, or uncertainties ignored
- Evaluation that lists generic limitations instead of specific, justified improvements
- Communication: unclear structure, missing explanations or poorly labelled graphs
How IA support works
- Topic and research questionTests ideas for feasibility and depth, and shows how strong IAs frame their question
- Method or approachChecks the plan for data quality, variables, ethics and timing
- AnalysisTeaches the techniques you need: statistics, uncertainty, models, economic theory
- Draft feedbackExplains how each criterion would be applied to your draft and what would move it up a band
- Final checksReferencing, word count, structure and presentation
Subjects we support
Tutors with IA experience
Martin S.IB examiner experienceWith over 40 years of teaching experience, Martin is an expert IB Physics Examiner and educator, renowned for his deep…
Deniz S.IB examiner experienceDenize holds a Bachelor’s degree in Foreign Language Education and brings over 17 years of teaching experience to the…
Academic integrity
All IB Pros coursework support follows IB academic integrity rules: tutors teach, question and give feedback, but they never write any part of the work. The student’s IA, EE or TOK essay must remain their own, as the IB requires.
Why the IA matters
In most IB subjects the internal assessment makes up about 20–30% of the final subject grade, depending on the subject and level. It is marked by your teacher and then moderated by the IB, so a well-planned IA is one of the most reliable ways to protect your grade before exams.
A typical IA timeline
| Stage | When (typical) | Goal |
|---|---|---|
| Topic and research question | Late DP1 | A focused, answerable question |
| Data collection or research | Summer before DP2 | Reliable data or sources |
| First full draft | Early DP2 | A complete draft to get feedback on |
| Final submission | Your school’s internal deadline | A polished, authenticated final version |
What a strong research question looks like
- Too broad: “How does temperature affect reactions?”
- Focused: “How does temperature (20–60 °C) affect the rate of reaction between magnesium and hydrochloric acid, measured by gas volume?”
- Why it works: one independent variable, a clear range, and a measurable outcome
Why families choose IB Pros
- Free consultation first. Tell us the subject, level and exam session; we match you with a specialist tutor.
- Satisfaction guarantee. If the tutor match isn’t right, you get a full refund.
- Pay as you go. No monthly fees or minimum purchase. Packages bring the rate down to $55/hour.
- Online, 1-to-1, recorded. Sessions are recorded so you can rewatch them before exams.
Before your first IA session, have ready
Your starting point
- Your subject, level and IA deadline
- Any topic ideas, even rough ones
School material
- Your teacher’s internal deadlines and draft rules
- The assessment criteria for your subject
Related IB support
Frequently asked questions
When should I start IA support?
Ideally at the topic stage, because most problems start with the research question. Support is still useful at draft stage, as long as there is time to act on feedback before your school’s deadline.
Will the tutor write or edit my IA?
No. Tutors teach, ask questions and give feedback; the student does all the writing, as IB rules require.
How many hours do I need?
Many students use 3 to 6 hours per IA, spread over topic, analysis and draft feedback.
How much does IA help cost?
Single lessons are $60/hour and packages start from $55/hour. See pricing.