History
IB History is a Group 3 world history course based on a comparative and multi-perspective approach covering political, economic, social, and cultural history. The IB History course emphasizes critical thinking, source analysis, and multiple interpretations of the past across both SL and HL. This IB History grade calculator helps students predict their final exam score.
Assessment inputs
Enter raw marks below — grades calculate live.
Paper 1: Source-Based
Max 24 marks
Paper 2: Essay
Max 30 marks
Historical Investigation
Max 25 marks
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Historical grade boundaries
Every published boundary across 12 sessions. Multiple dots per session are timezone variants.
Global grade distribution for SL History
Based on May 2024 results for SL History (9,307 candidates).
Best place to gain marks
One mark is worth more in some parts than others. The top items give you the biggest boost to your final score.
1. Paper 2: Essay
+1.5%final score for 1 mark
45% weight · max 30 marks
2. Paper 1: Source-Based
+1.25%final score for 1 mark
30% weight · max 24 marks
3. Historical Investigation
+1%final score for 1 mark
25% weight · max 25 marks
Common questions about History
What levels are available for IB History SL?
History SL is currently mapped with SL calculator input on calculateIB.
Which syllabus versions are included for IB History SL?
This page tracks 1 syllabus version: 2020 to Present.
How are IB History SL boundaries handled on this page?
The page checks the selected exam session first. If that boundary is unavailable, it falls back to May 2024 and then to the nearest available session, while keeping the fallback local to this subject route.