Collaboration on Internal Assessments (IA) in the IB program can be a nuanced subject. According to the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), while collaboration in the form of discussion and idea exchange is encouraged, the actual work submitted must be entirely your own. This means that while you can brainstorm and discuss methodologies and concepts with your classmates, the data collection, analysis, and writing of the IA must be done independently.
Guidelines for Collaboration on IA
- Brainstorming and Idea Exchange: It is acceptable and often beneficial to discuss potential topics, approaches, and methods with your classmates. These discussions can help refine your ideas and improve your understanding of the subject matter.
- Data Collection: In some subjects, such as sciences, it might be possible to collect data as a group. However, each student must analyze the data independently and produce their own interpretation and report.
- Writing and Analysis: The writing of the IA and the analysis of the data must be done individually. Sharing or copying work is strictly prohibited and can lead to severe academic consequences.
- Feedback: You can seek feedback from your peers on your drafts to get different perspectives. However, this feedback should be limited to suggestions and not direct editing or rewriting of your work.
How RevisionDojo Can Help with IA Collaboration
RevisionDojo offers a range of tools that can facilitate effective and appropriate collaboration among IB students while ensuring that each student produces their own unique work.
- Discussion Forums and Groups: RevisionDojo provides a platform where you can join discussion forums and study groups. These forums allow you to exchange ideas and discuss potential IA topics and methodologies with peers from around the world.
- Curriculum-Specific Resources: With access to curriculum-specific question banks, study notes, and flashcards, you and your classmates can study the same material and discuss your understanding without sharing your individual work. This helps in ensuring that everyone is on the same page while maintaining the integrity of their personal contributions.
- Jojo AI – Personalized Assistance: Jojo AI can provide tailored advice and answer specific questions related to your IA. This intelligent assistant helps you clarify doubts and refine your understanding independently, reducing the need to rely excessively on classmates for help.
- Progress Tracking and Feedback: RevisionDojo allows you to track your progress and compare it with your peers in a non-intrusive manner. This feature helps you stay motivated and see where you stand without the need for direct sharing of your IA work.
- Resource Sharing: While the actual IA must be done independently, sharing general resources and study materials available on RevisionDojo can be immensely helpful. You and your classmates can discuss these resources to gain a better understanding of the subject matter, which can then be applied individually to your IAs.
Collaboration with classmates on your IA can be beneficial if done within the guidelines provided by the IBO. RevisionDojo offers a structured and ethical way to collaborate, ensuring that you can discuss and exchange ideas without compromising the integrity of your individual work. By leveraging the tools and resources provided by RevisionDojo, you can enhance your understanding, stay motivated, and produce a high-quality IA that reflects your own efforts and insights.
