"LIKE EVERY EDUCATIONAL institution, the International Baccalaureate program has been grappling with exam changes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus.
IB has decided to cancel its end-of-year tests. In the wake of this unprecedented decision, many IB students find themselves left with some important questions. Here are answers to some of them:
Why Were End-of-Year IB Exams Canceled?
IB administrators consulted with numerous stakeholders globally as they deliberated whether to proceed with or cancel the end-of-year tests. A central concern was whether digital testing as the only option would put students without access to technology at a disadvantage.
The IB also wished to avoid putting additional stress on students by requiring them to adapt to a new system amid the coronavirus pandemic. So out of compassion, and fairness to students and instructors alike, the IB opted to cancel all May exams." …