IB Economics Diagnostic Test

This diagnostic test covers the full IB Economics syllabus. There are 20 questions spanning all 6 core topics. The test uses adaptive difficulty, selecting questions based on your performance to target areas of weakness.

Recommended time: 25 minutes. The test presents up to 15 questions drawn from the pool, adaptively ordered by your answers.

How the Diagnostic Scoring Works

After completing the test, you receive a results breakdown:

Topic Breakdown — each topic shows your score, colour-coded green (strong, 80%+), amber (moderate, 50-79%), or red (weak, below 50%).
Strengths — topics where you scored 80% or above.
Needs Improvement — topics where you scored below 50%.
Recommended Study Topics — all topics where you did not score in the strong range.

The adaptive engine targets weak topics first, so your weakest areas are tested more thoroughly. Use the results to prioritise which topic pages to revise.

--- ## Topic Coverage | Topic | Questions | Revision Guide | | ----------------------- | --------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Microeconomics | 4 | Microeconomics | | Macroeconomics | 4 | Macroeconomics | | International Economics | 4 | International Economics | | Development Economics | 3 | Development Economics | | Quantitative Economics | 3 | Quantitative Economics | | Game Theory | 2 | Game Theory |

Overview

This diagnostic assessment provides comprehensive coverage of Economics content for the Ib qualification, with detailed explanations, worked examples, and practice questions aligned to the specification.

Content Structure

This page includes:

Key Definitions: Precise explanations of essential concepts
Core Concepts: Detailed treatment of fundamental principles
Worked Examples: Step-by-step solutions demonstrating application
Practice Questions: Examination-style questions with mark schemes
Common Pitfalls: Frequent errors and how to avoid them
Exam Tips: Strategies for maximising marks

How to Use This Content

Read through the introductory material to establish context
Study the definitions and core concepts carefully
Work through the worked examples, following each step
Attempt the practice questions independently
Review your answers against the provided solutions
Note any areas requiring further revision

Key Concepts

Foundational definitions and terminology
Application of principles to examination contexts
Connections to related topics within the specification
Assessment objective alignment

Revision Strategies

Active Recall: Test yourself on the material rather than passively re-reading
Spaced Repetition: Review this content at increasing intervals
Interleaving: Mix this topic with others during study sessions
Elaborative Interrogation: Ask yourself why each concept works

Exam Preparation

Practise applying these concepts under timed conditions. Focus on understanding what each question is asking and how marks are allocated. Review examiner reports to learn from common mistakes made by other students.