本帖最後由 whthk 於 26-7-17 15:23 編輯
IB 44-45 ~~~~dse 36 in terms of academic vigor.
42-43~dse 32-35
I know this is a broad generalization, and I'm open to being challenged on it, but here's my honest impression of the IB system right now. A lot of people argue that the IB is superior because it's more well-rounded, and that one of its biggest strengths is teaching students how to write academic papers—which supposedly makes the transition to university-level writing much smoother. But honestly, in the age of AI, I don't think the mechanics of writing a paper are that difficult anymore. Tools can handle structure, citations, and even basic argumentation in seconds. What actually matters more, in my view, is academic vigor—the kind of intellectual stamina that comes from wrestling with genuinely difficult content. Students who have that drive can pick up challenging material more easily, not because they're geniuses, but because they've built the mental resilience to struggle productively. Now, let's talk about the infamous 45. Yes, some IB students who score 45 while taking Math AA HL, Physics HL, and Chemistry HL are undeniably exceptional. They've earned every point through sheer intellectual sweat. Those students are seriously competitive on a global scale. But here's where my skepticism kicks in. I've also seen students score a perfect 45 with subject combinations like Chinese B HL and Math AA SL. And in some cases—this is what really gets me—students of Chinese origin take Chinese B Ab Initio, a course designed for absolute beginners, and walk away with an easy 7. To me, that's not impressive. | 
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