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DIGITAL-SOCIETY · IB Diploma Programme

DIGITAL-SOCIETY/12

Paper 1

Digital society · June 2025 · Variant 2

Relative difficulty

Standard · 3.0/5

Analysis source: International Baccalaureate Organization

Analysis aligned to the official syllabus and assessment design.

Relative difficulty

3.0 / 5

Total marks

24

Duration

75 min

Most tested topic

Socio-technical impacts of hybrid and remote work models

Cohort performance

Session statistics from official examination reports

Total marks

24

Duration

75 min

Session difficulty

3.0 / 5

Key examiner messages

Top priorities from the principal examiner before you revise

1

This Paper 2 sits at a Medium (3/5) level.

2

While the initial structured questions are highly accessible and directly linked to the provided source booklet, the higher-tariff essay questions require a mature, integrated command of the 3Cs framework (Content, Concepts, Contexts).

3

Students who rely on superficial repetition of the sources will struggle to reach the top markbands, whereas those who synthesize the material with external syllabus concepts will excel.

4

Compare difficulty across recent years. Compare topic weight by year to spot recurring and returning areas.

Question difficulty map

How candidates performed on each question in this series

No data available in official reports

Assessment objectives

Skill and AO weighting from official examiner commentary

Source9
Analysis & Evaluation8
Comparative Argument7
Syllabus5
Concepts4
Technical3
Accuracy2
Socio-ethical1

Skill weighting

Shows the skill mix this paper tested most heavily.

SourceSourceAnalysis & EvaluationAnalysis &EvaluationComparative ArgumentComparativeArgumentSyllabusSyllabusConceptsConceptsTechnicalTechnicalAccuracyAccuracySocio-ethicalSocio-ethical
SkillWeightShare

  • Source

    Weight: 9100%

  • Analysis & Evaluation

    Weight: 889%

  • Comparative Argument

    Weight: 778%

  • Syllabus

    Weight: 556%

  • Concepts

    Weight: 444%

  • Technical

    Weight: 333%

  • Accuracy

    Weight: 222%

  • Socio-ethical

    Weight: 111%

Method marks watchlist

Where working, steps, or method marks were commonly lost

No data available in official reports

Recurring mistakes across years

Themes examiners flag in multiple recent sessions for this subject

No data available in official reports

Question choice intelligence

Mean scores and popularity for optional questions (HKDSE electives)

No data available in official reports

Level exemplars

What candidate scripts at each grade level looked like

No data available in official reports

Grade & admission context

How marks relate to grade thresholds and entry standards

Report type

IB subject report — grade distributions, IA weighting, and HL/SL distinctions

Level 7

Excellent — top band for competitive university offers

Level 6

Very good — strong HL performance

Level 5

Good — solid pass at higher level

Level 4

Satisfactory — minimum for many university credits

Level 3

Mediocre

Level 2

Poor

Level 1

Very poor

Deep insights

What top candidates did

Techniques and approaches examiners rewarded in this series

No data available in official reports

Command word playbook

How to match each command word to the expected response style

suggestFrequency: 2

Apply knowledge to an unfamiliar context; concise, practical points score best.

identifyFrequency: 1

Name or point to the specific feature asked for — avoid extra explanation.

contrastFrequency: 1

Match the expected response style for “contrast” questions.

discussFrequency: 1

Present multiple perspectives with evidence; balance breadth and depth.

Time traps

Sections where candidates spent disproportionate time relative to marks

Question 3 (Compare20m / 6 marks

Min per mark: 3.3

Questions 1 & 2 (Sh15m / 6 marks

Min per mark: 2.5

Syllabus traceability

Topics linked to questions and mark weighting in this session

Change (Concepts)

6 marks this session

Systems (Concepts)

4 marks this session

Social (Contexts)

4 marks this session

Values and ethics (Concepts)

4 marks this session

Algorithms (Content)

4 marks this session

MCQ trap analytics

Commonly chosen wrong options from examiner commentary

No data available in official reports

Topic heatmap across years

Mark concentration by topic and exam year for this subject

Mark intensity

LowHigh
Topic
2024
2025
Σ

Space (Concepts)

12
—
12

Values and ethics (Concepts)

6
4
10

Change (Concepts)

—
6
6

Systems (Concepts)

2
4
6

Social (Contexts)

—
4
4

Algorithms (Content)

—
4
4

Economic (Contexts)

4
—
4

Paper comparison

Marks and duration breakdown across papers in this session

Paper 2:

24 marks75 min

Marks you can still earn

Where valid approaches outside the mark scheme may still gain credit

No data available in official reports

Practise what examiners flagged

Target weak topics from this report inside the Revui app

Change (Concepts)

6 marks this session

Practise in Revui

Systems (Concepts)

4 marks this session

Practise in Revui

Social (Contexts)

4 marks this session

Practise in Revui

Values and ethics (Concepts)

4 marks this session

Practise in Revui

Algorithms (Content)

4 marks this session

Practise in Revui

Self-diagnostic checklist

Key actions before you sit this paper — copy and tick off as you revise

  • 1Message

    This Paper 2 sits at a Medium (3/5) level.

  • 2Message

    While the initial structured questions are highly accessible and directly linked to the provided source booklet, the higher-tariff essay questions require a mature, integrated command of the 3Cs framework (Content, Concepts, Contexts).

  • 3Message

    Students who rely on superficial repetition of the sources will struggle to reach the top markbands, whereas those who synthesize the material with external syllabus concepts will excel.

  • 4Message

    Compare difficulty across recent years. Compare topic weight by year to spot recurring and returning areas.

Teacher briefing pack

One-page session summary for tutors and classroom review

June 2025 2025

Digital society

This Paper 2 sits at a Medium (3/5) level. While the initial structured questions are highly accessible and directly linked to the provided source booklet, the higher-tariff essay questions require a mature, integrated command of the 3Cs framework (Content, Concepts, Contexts). S

  • This Paper 2 sits at a Medium (3/5) level.

  • While the initial structured questions are highly accessible and directly linked to the provided source booklet, the higher-tariff essay questions require a mature, integrated command of the 3Cs framework (Content, Concepts, Contexts).

  • Students who rely on superficial repetition of the sources will struggle to reach the top markbands, whereas those who synthesize the material with external syllabus concepts will excel.

Total marks
24
Duration
75 min
Session difficulty
3.0 / 5

Session analysis

This Paper 2 sits at a Medium (3/5) level. While the initial structured questions are highly accessible and directly linked to the provided source booklet, the higher-tariff essay questions require a mature, integrated command of the 3Cs framework (Content, Concepts, Contexts). Students who rely on superficial repetition of the sources will struggle to reach the top markbands, whereas those who synthesize the material with external syllabus concepts will excel.

Updated Jun 14, 2026

Paper breakdown

Paper 2:

24 marks75 min

Top chapters

Change (Concepts)6 marks
Systems (Concepts)4 marks
Social (Contexts)4 marks
Values and ethics (Concepts)4 marks
Algorithms (Content)4 marks

Exam structure insights

Marks by chapter

See where the marks were concentrated so revision time goes to the highest-value topics.

Networks and the internet (Cont2 marks
Algorithms (Content)4 marks
Change (Concepts)6 marks
Systems (Concepts)4 marks
Social (Contexts)4 marks
Values and ethics (Concepts)4 marks

Mark accessibility

Estimate which marks were basic, mid-level, or high-difficulty.

67% within easy or medium reach

6
10
8
Easy: 6 marksMedium: 10 marksHard: 8 marks

Command word frequency

Spot common command words so answers match the expected response style.

suggest2 times
identify1 times
contrast1 times
discuss1 times

Question type mix

Compare the mark share of each paper section and question type.

24Marks

  • Extended Essay

    (Discussion)

    12·1·50%

  • Compare and Contrast

    6·1·25%

  • Structured Suggest

    4·2·17%

  • Short Answer

    (Identify)

    2·1·8%

Study ROI

Bigger bubbles recur more often; higher bubbles carry more marks, helping you rank revision priorities.

Difficulty →Recurrence % →Socio-technical Im…Compare and Contra…Unapproved Softwar…Data Security Prot…

Difficulty trend

Compare difficulty across recent years.

3.82018320193.220203.520213.42022420233.5202432025

Time vs marks

Compare marks with suggested time allocation to plan exam pacing.

MarksMinutesMarks / min

Questions 1 & 2 (Sh

0.40 m/min
6
15

Question 3 (Compare

0.30 m/min
6
20

Total marks

12

Total time

35 min

Avg pace

0.34

Cumulative marks ladder

The line is your running mark total question by question; dashed lines are the estimated grade cut-offs. See which question the line crosses your target grade at, so you know how far you must answer cleanly and which questions decide a band.

061218247 estimated6 estimated5 estimated4 estimated3 estimated2 estimated1 estimated2Q1: remote da4Q2a: employee6Q2b: organiza12Q3: comparati24Q4: discussio

Next-year prediction

Topics worth watching next year, with the reason shown directly below each bar.

Artificial intelligence (Content)

5%

5%

Sustainable development (HL extension)

4%

4%

Health (Contexts)

4%

4%

Difficulty Verdict

This Paper 2 sits at a Medium (3/5) level. While the initial structured questions are highly accessible and directly linked to the provided source booklet, the higher-tariff essay questions require a mature, integrated command of the 3Cs framework (Content, Concepts, Contexts). Students who rely on superficial repetition of the sources will struggle to reach the top markbands, whereas those who synthesize the material with external syllabus concepts will excel.

Where the Marks Are

The marks are systematically distributed to test distinct cognitive skills:

Exam tips

Paper format

Duration
2h 15min
Total marks
52

Analysis is paraphrased for study purposes. Always verify against the official examiner report and mark scheme.

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