may 2008: ib diploma programme examination materials

May 2008: IB Diploma Programme Examination Materials

IB Diploma Programme Examination Materials

May 2008

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL EXAMINATIONS

• ThisbooklethasbeenproducedtoassistIBcoordinatorsandexaminationinvigilatorsintheconductofIBDiplomaexaminationsforMay2008.ItshouldbereadinconjunctionwithSectionGoftheHandbook of Procedures.Thebookletliststheadditionalmaterialsthatcandidatesrequireforeachexaminationpaper.Thisinformationisarrangedintheorderoftheexaminationschedule.

• Candidatesmustwriteineitherblueorblackink(exceptformultiplechoicepapers).Candidatesshouldusepencilsfordrawingandformultiplechoicepapers.Any further requirements are given in the subject-specific schedule below. Items of general stationery, such as erasers, coloured pencils, rulers and geometry instrumentsareallowedforallexaminations.AmagnifyingglassisallowedformapworkonGeographyhigherandstandardlevelresourcesbooklet.Candidatesshould take at least a pen, a pencil and a ruler to all examinations.

• NodictionariesareallowedforexaminationsinGroups1and2.Atranslatingdictionary(i.e. one which contains word-for-word translations, and no definitions) is allowedonlyinGroups3to6examinations.Electronicdictionariesarenotallowed.

• Calculators are not allowed unless specifically stated as required in the subject-specific schedule below (specifications regarding the different types of calculator permittedaregivenbelowandintheHandbook of Procedures, Section G).

• Notextbooks/notebooks/instructionbooksaretobebroughtintotheexaminationroom.• Clean copies of data booklets/information booklets/case studies as listed in the subject-specific schedule below must be provided by the school. They should not

bebroughtintotheexaminationroombycandidates.• The use of tippex/correction fluid is not allowed.• Rough paper can be used if candidates require it and should be provided by the school. It should not be submitted to the examiner, but should be handed in to the

invigilatorattheendoftheexamination.• Answersheets(providedbyIBCardiff)mustbeavailabletocandidatesforallexaminationsexceptmultiplechoicepapers.Therecommendedquantityrequiredby

each candidate is outlined in the subject-specific schedule below. However, candidates may use as many or as few sheets as they require. Ensure that sufficient copiesareavailableforallcandidates.If0* appears in this column, answer sheets should be available but they need only be given to candidates if they request them.

• ThetagsprovidedbyIBCardiffmustbeusedtojoinanswersheetsorexaminationpaperstocoversheets.Theyshouldalsobeusedtoattachgraphpapertothecandidate’sanswers.

• Thelastcolumnofthetablesbelowindicatesthenumberofsheetsof2mmsquaregraphpaper(providedbyIBCardiff)thatcandidatesshouldhaveontheirdeskatthestartofeachexamination.If0* appears in this column, graph paper should be available but it needs only be given to candidates if they request it.

IB Diploma Programme Examination MaterialsMay 2008

Examples of calculators which comply with IB regulations

The IBO does not endorse any particular make or model of calculator. However, in order to assist teachers, coordinators and candidates, the following list provides examples of programmable, graphic display calculators which are recommended.

TexasInstrumentsTI84plussilvereditionTexasInstrumentsTI84plusTexasInstrumentsTI83plussilvereditionTexasInstrumentsTI83plusTexasInstrumentsNspirewith84faceplateCasioCFX9950seriesCasioCFX9850seriesCasioCFX9860seriesCasioGraph65PlusCasioGraph35PlusCasioGraph85SDCasioGraph85CasioFX1.0PlusCasioCFX9750series

ROM memory must be reset, initialized or modified such that only approved Flash APPS remain in the calculator memory. spaceMenu name

Name/version Menu name

Name/version Menu name

Name/version

CBL/CBR CBL™v1.0©TexasInstruments

Finance Finance Polski Polskiv1.02©TexasInstruments1999

Chinese Chinese Help v1.01©Inventec1999

Français Françaisv1.02©TexasInstruments1999

PolySmlt PolynomialRootFinderandSimultaneousEquationSolverv1.0©TexasInstruments2001

CtlgHelp Catalog Help v1.0©TexasInstruments2000

Italiano Italianov1.02©TexasInstruments1999

Portug Portugv1.02©TexasInstruments1999

Dansk Danskv1.02©TexasInstruments1999

Magyar Magyarv1.02©TexasInstruments1999

Suomi Suomiv1.02©TexasInstruments1999

Deutsch Deutschv1.02©TexasInstruments1999

Nederlan Nederlanv1.02©TexasInstruments1999

Svenska Svenskav1.02©TexasInstruments1999

Español Españolv1.02©TexasInstruments1999

Norsk Norskv1.02©TexasInstruments1999

PolySmlt2 PolynomialRootFinderandSimultaenousEquationSolverv2.0©TexasInstruments2006

EachcandidateisrequiredtohaveaccesstoagraphicdisplaycalculatorforthestudyofallGroup5mathematicscourses.

Examples of calculators which do not comply with IB regulations

Thefollowinggraphicdisplaycalculatorsdonotcomplywiththecurrentregulationsandthereforecannotbeusedbycandidatesinexaminations.

Texas Instruments Casio Hewlett-PackardTI89(plus)(titanium) fx9970 HP 38-95 seriesTI92(plus) fx2.0AlgebraorGraph100TIVoyage200 Classpad300TINspirewithNspireFaceplate

NO CALCULATOR ALLOWED

PAPER 1

THIS APPLIES TO

MATHEMATICS HL / MATHEMATICS SL


May 2008

Monday 5 May 2008 (morning)

Subject Additionalexaminationmaterialsrequired Numberofanswersheetsrequiredpercandidate

Numberofsheetsofgraphpaperrequiredpercandidate

EnglishA1higherlevelpaper1 None 5 0EnglishA1standardlevelpaper1 None 5 0EnglishA2higherlevelpaper1 None 5 0EnglishA2standardlevelpaper1 None 5 0Text&performancestandardlevelpaper1 None 5 0


May 2008

Monday 5 May 2008 (afternoon)



Business&managementhigherlevelpaper1 CalculatorCasestudy

7 1

Business&managementstandardlevelpaper1 CalculatorCasestudy

7 1

Philosophyhigherlevelpaper1 None 7 0Philosophystandardlevelpaper1 None 5 0Psychologyhigherlevelpaper1 None 7 0Psychologystandardlevelpaper1 None 7 0


May 2008

Tuesday 6 May 2008 (morning)



Business&managementhigherlevelpaper2 Calculator 7 1Business&managementstandardlevelpaper2 Calculator 7 1Philosophyhigherlevelpaper2 None 7 0Philosophystandardlevelpaper2 None 5 0Psychologyhigherlevelpaper2 None 6 0Psychologyhigherlevelpaper3 None 3 0Psychologystandardlevelpaper2 None 3 0


May 2008

Tuesday 6 May 2008 (afternoon)



History higher level paper 1 Sourcebooklet(enclosed with the examination paper inside the blue bag)

5 0

History higher level paper 2 None 7 0History standard level paper 1 Sourcebooklet(enclosed with the

examination paper inside the blue bag)5 0

History standard level paper 2 None 7 0Islamichistoryhigherlevelpaper1 None 5 0Islamichistoryhigherlevelpaper2 None 7 0Islamichistorystandardlevelpaper1 None 5 0Islamichistorystandardlevelpaper2 None 7 0


May 2008

Wednesday 7 May 2008 (morning)



History higher level paper 3 None 7 0Islamichistoryhigherlevelpaper3 None 5 0


May 2008

Wednesday 7 May 2008 (afternoon)



Mathematicshigherlevelpaper1 Mathematics HL and Further Mathematics SL informationbooklet

4 1

Mathematicsstandardlevelpaper1 MathematicsSLinformationbooklet 4 1Mathematicalstudiesstandardlevelpaper1 MathematicalstudiesSLinformationbooklet

Graphicdisplaycalculator0 1


May 2008

Thursday 8 May 2008 (morning)



Mathematicshigherlevelpaper2 Mathematics HL and Further Mathematics SL informationbookletGraphicdisplaycalculator

4 2

Mathematicsstandardlevelpaper2 MathematicsSLinformationbookletGraphicdisplaycalculator

4 2

Mathematicalstudiesstandardlevelpaper2 MathematicalstudiesSLinformationbookletGraphicdisplaycalculator

8 2


May 2008

Thursday 8 May 2008 (afternoon)



Chemistryhigherlevelpaper1 None 0 0Chemistryhigherlevelpaper2 Calculator

Chemistrydatabooklet3 1

Chemistrystandardlevelpaper1 None 0 0Chemistrystandardlevelpaper2 Calculator

Chemistrydatabooklet3 1

Designtechnologyhigherlevelpaper1 None 0 0Designtechnologyhigherlevelpaper2 Calculator 3 1Designtechnologystandardlevelpaper1 None 0 0Designtechnologystandardlevelpaper2 Calculator 3 1


May 2008

Friday 9 May 2008 (morning)



Chemistryhigherlevelpaper3 CalculatorChemistrydatabooklet

3 1

Chemistrystandardlevelpaper3 CalculatorChemistrydatabooklet

3 1

Designtechnologyhigherlevelpaper3 Calculator 3 1Designtechnologystandardlevelpaper3 Calculator 3 1


May 2008

Friday 9 May 2008 (afternoon)



GermanA1higherlevelpaper1 None 5 0GermanA1standardlevelpaper1 None 5 0GermanA2higherlevelpaper1 None 5 0GermanA2standardlevelpaper1 None 5 0


May 2008




EnglishA1higherlevelpaper2 None 5 0EnglishA1standardlevelpaper2 None 5 0EnglishA2higherlevelpaper2 None 5 0EnglishA2standardlevelpaper2 None 5 0EnglishBhigherlevelpaper1 Text booklet (enclosed with the examination

paper inside the blue bag)0 0

EnglishBhigherlevelpaper2 None 5 0EnglishBstandardlevelpaper1 Text booklet (enclosed with the examination


EnglishBstandardlevelpaper2 None 5 0


May 2008




SpanishA1higherlevelpaper1 None 5 0SpanishA1standardlevelpaper1 None 5 0SpanishA2higherlevelpaper1 None 5 0SpanishA2standardlevelpaper1 None 5 0


May 2008




SpanishA1higherlevelpaper2 None 5 0SpanishA1standardlevelpaper2 None 5 0SpanishA2higherlevelpaper2 None 5 0SpanishA2standardlevelpaper2 None 5 0SpanishBhigherlevelpaper1 TextBooklet(enclosed with the examination


SpanishBhigherlevelpaper2 None 5 0SpanishBstandardlevelpaper1 TextBooklet(enclosed with the examination


SpanishBstandardlevelpaper2 None 5 0Spanishab initiostandardlevelpaper1 TextBooklet(enclosed with the examination


Spanishab initiostandardlevelpaper2 None 0 0


May 2008




Economicshigherlevelpaper1 None 5 0Economicshigherlevelpaper2 None 5 0Economicsstandardlevelpaper1 None 5 0Worldreligionsstandardlevelpaper1 None 0 0


May 2008




Economicsstandardlevelpaper2 None 8 0Economicshigherlevelpaper3 None 8 0Worldreligionsstandardlevelpaper2 None 5 0


May 2008




Biologyhigherlevelpaper1 None 0 0Biologyhigherlevelpaper2 Calculator 3 1Biologystandardlevelpaper1 None 0 0Biologystandardlevelpaper2 Calculator 3 1Environmentalsystemsstandardlevelpaper1 None 0 0Environmentalsystemsstandardlevelpaper2 Calculator 3 1Ecosystems&societiesstandardlevelpaper1 Calculator 3 0


May 2008




Biologyhigherlevelpaper3 Calculator 3 1Biologystandardlevelpaper3 Calculator 3 1Environmentalsystemsstandardlevelpaper3 Calculator 3 1Ecosystems&societiesstandardlevelpaper2 Resourcebooklet(enclosed with the

examination paper inside the blue bag)Calculator

3 0


May 2008




FrenchA1higherlevelpaper1 None 5 0FrenchA1standardlevelpaper1 None 5 0FrenchA2higherlevelpaper1 None 5 0FrenchA2standardlevelpaper1 None 5 0


May 2008




FrenchA1higherlevelpaper2 None 5 0FrenchA1standardlevelpaper2 None 5 0FrenchA2higherlevelpaper2 None 5 0FrenchA2standardlevelpaper2 None 5 0FrenchBhigherlevelpaper1 Textbooklet(enclosed with the examination


FrenchBhigherlevelpaper2 None 5 0FrenchBstandardlevelpaper1 Textbooklet(enclosed with the examination


FrenchBstandardlevelpaper2 None 5 0Frenchab initiostandardlevelpaper1 Textbooklet(enclosed with the examination


Frenchab initiostandardlevelpaper2 None 0 0


May 2008

Friday 16 May 2008 (afternoon)



GermanA1higherlevelpaper2 None 5 0GermanA1standardlevelpaper2 None 5 0GermanA2higherlevelpaper2 None 5 0GermanA2standardlevelpaper2 None 5 0GermanBhigherlevelpaper1 Textbooklet(enclosed with the examination


GermanBhigherlevelpaper2 None 5 0GermanBstandardlevelpaper1 Textbooklet(enclosed with the examination


GermanBstandardlevelpaper2 None 5 0Germanab initiostandardlevelpaper1 Textbooklet(enclosed with the examination


Germanab initiostandardlevelpaper2 None 0 0


May 2008


[Except: English B, French B, German B, Spanish B; French ab initio, German ab initio, Spanish ab initio]



LanguageBhigherlevelpaper1 Textbooklet(enclosed with the examination paper inside the blue bag)

0 0

LanguageBhigherlevelpaper2 None 5 0LanguageBstandardlevelpaper1 Textbooklet(enclosed with the examination


LanguageBstandardlevelpaper2 None 5 0Languageab initiostandardlevelpaper1 Textbooklet(enclosed with the examination


Languageab initiostandardlevelpaper2 None 0 0


May 2008




Mathematicshigherlevelpaper3 Mathematics HL and Further Mathematics SL informationbookletGraphicdisplaycalculator

6 2

Furthermathematicsstandardlevelpaper1 Mathematics HL and Further Mathematics SL informationbookletGraphicdisplaycalculator

7 1

Classicallanguageshigherlevelpaper1 Latin/ClassicalGreekdictionary 5 0Classicallanguagesstandardlevelpaper1 Latin/ClassicalGreekdictionary 5 0ITGShigherlevelpaper1 None 0* 0ITGSstandardlevelpaper1 None 0* 0

*Butcandidatesshouldhaveaccesstoanswersheetsiftheyrequestthemduringtheexamination.


May 2008




Classicallanguageshigherlevelpaper2 None 5 0Classicallanguagesstandardlevelpaper2 None 5 0Furthermathematicsstandardlevelpaper2 Mathematics HL and Further Mathematics SL

informationbookletGraphicdisplaycalculator

5 1

ITGShigherlevelpaper2 None 5 0ITGShigherlevelpaper3 Casestudy 5 0ITGSstandardlevelpaper2 None 5 0Musichigherlevelpaper1 Scorebooklet(enclosed with the examination

paper inside the blue bag)ExaminationCDManuscriptpaperPersonalCDplayerwithheadphonesCleanscoreofprescribedwork

5 0

Musicstandardlevelpaper1 Scorebooklet(enclosed with the examination paper inside the blue bag)ExaminationCDManuscriptpaperPersonalCDplayerwithheadphonesCleanscoreofprescribedwork

5 0


May 2008




Physicshigherlevelpaper1 Physicsdatabooklet 0 0Physicshigherlevelpaper2 Calculator

Physicsdatabooklet3 1

Physicsstandardlevelpaper1 Physicsdatabooklet 0 0Physicsstandardlevelpaper2 Calculator

Physicsdatabooklet3 1


May 2008




Physicshigherlevelpaper3 CalculatorPhysicsdatabooklet

3 1

Physicsstandardlevelpaper3 CalculatorPhysicsdatabooklet

3 1


May 2008


[Except: English, French, German, Spanish]



LanguageA2higherlevelpaper1 None 5 0LanguageA2standardlevelpaper1 None 5 0LanguageA1higherlevelpaper1 None 5 0LanguageA1standardlevelpaper1 None 5 0


May 2008


[Except: English, French, German, Spanish]



LanguageA2higherlevelpaper2 None 5 0LanguageA2standardlevelpaper2 None 5 0LanguageA1higherlevelpaper2 None 5 0LanguageA1standardlevelpaper2 None 5 0


May 2008




Geographyhigherlevelpaper1 None 5 1Geographystandardlevelpaper1 None 5 1Social&culturalanthropologyhigherlevelpaper1 None 3 0Social&culturalanthropologystandardlevelpaper1 None 3 0Computersciencehigherlevelpaper1 None 10 0Computersciencestandardlevelpaper1 None 8 0Worldculturesstandardlevelpaper1 None 5 0


May 2008




Geographyhigherlevelpaper2 Resourcesbooklet 8 1Geographystandardlevelpaper2 Resourcesbooklet 5 1Social&culturalanthropologyhigherlevelpaper2 None 7 0Social&culturalanthropologyhigherlevelpaper3 None 3 0Social&culturalanthropologystandardlevelpaper2 None 7 0Computersciencehigherlevelpaper2 Casestudy 8 0Computersciencestandardlevelpaper2 Casestudy 7 0

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