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DIGITAL-SOCIETY · IB Diploma Programme

DIGITAL-SOCIETY/21

Paper 2

Digital society · 2024 · Variant 1

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

Opportunities and Dilemmas of Street View Imagery

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

The May 2024 Paper 2 presented a highly topical case study centered on Street View Imagery (SVI) and its associated geospatial technologies.

2

This paper evaluated candidates' grasp of the 3Cs (Content, Contexts, and Concepts) using Google Street View as a unifying anchor.

3

Across the 24 available marks, the paper maintained a balanced but challenging profile, demanding sharp critical analysis and structured synthesis under a tight 75-minute window.

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

Source10
Analysis9
Critical Evaluation8
Synthesis & Physiological Explanation7
Technical6
Accuracy5
Comparative Writing4
Evaluating Perspective2

Skill weighting

Shows the skill mix this paper tested most heavily.

SourceSourceAnalysisAnalysisCritical EvaluationCriticalEvaluationSynthesis & Physiological ExplanationSynthesis &PhysiologicalTechnicalTechnicalAccuracyAccuracyComparative WritingComparativeWritingEvaluating PerspectiveEvaluatingPerspective
SkillWeightShare

  • Source

    Weight: 10100%

  • Analysis

    Weight: 990%

  • Critical Evaluation

    Weight: 880%

  • Synthesis & Physiological Explanation

    Weight: 770%

  • Technical

    Weight: 660%

  • Accuracy

    Weight: 550%

  • Comparative Writing

    Weight: 440%

  • Evaluating Perspective

    Weight: 220%

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

IdentifyFrequency: 1

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

SuggestFrequency: 1

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

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 2 (Structu12m / 4 marks

Min per mark: 3

Question 3 (Compara18m / 6 marks

Min per mark: 3

Question 1 (Short A5m / 2 marks

Min per mark: 2.5

Syllabus traceability

Topics linked to questions and mark weighting in this session

Space (Concepts)

12 marks this session

Values and ethics (Concepts)

6 marks this session

Economic (Contexts)

4 marks this session

Systems (Concepts)

2 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

Space (Concepts)

12 marks this session

Practise in Revui

Values and ethics (Concepts)

6 marks this session

Practise in Revui

Economic (Contexts)

4 marks this session

Practise in Revui

Systems (Concepts)

2 marks this session

Practise in Revui

Self-diagnostic checklist

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

  • 1Message

    The May 2024 Paper 2 presented a highly topical case study centered on Street View Imagery (SVI) and its associated geospatial technologies.

  • 2Message

    This paper evaluated candidates' grasp of the 3Cs (Content, Contexts, and Concepts) using Google Street View as a unifying anchor.

  • 3Message

    Across the 24 available marks, the paper maintained a balanced but challenging profile, demanding sharp critical analysis and structured synthesis under a tight 75-minute window.

  • 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

2024 2024

Digital society

The May 2024 Paper 2 presented a highly topical case study centered on Street View Imagery (SVI) and its associated geospatial technologies. This paper evaluated candidates' grasp of the 3Cs (Content, Contexts, and Concepts) using Google Street View as a unifying anchor. Across t

  • The May 2024 Paper 2 presented a highly topical case study centered on Street View Imagery (SVI) and its associated geospatial technologies.

  • This paper evaluated candidates' grasp of the 3Cs (Content, Contexts, and Concepts) using Google Street View as a unifying anchor.

  • Across the 24 available marks, the paper maintained a balanced but challenging profile, demanding sharp critical analysis and structured synthesis under a tight 75-minute window.

Total marks
24
Duration
75 min
Session difficulty
3.0 / 5

Session analysis

The May 2024 Paper 2 presented a highly topical case study centered on Street View Imagery (SVI) and its associated geospatial technologies. This paper evaluated candidates' grasp of the 3Cs (Content, Contexts, and Concepts) using Google Street View as a unifying anchor. Across the 24 available marks, the paper maintained a balanced but challenging profile, demanding sharp critical analysis and structured synthesis under a tight 75-minute window.

Updated Jun 14, 2026

Paper breakdown

Paper 2:

24 marks75 min

Top chapters

Space (Concepts)12 marks
Values and ethics (Concepts)6 marks
Economic (Contexts)4 marks
Systems (Concepts)2 marks

Exam structure insights

Marks by chapter

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

Systems (Concepts)2 marks
Economic (Contexts)4 marks
Values and ethics (Concepts)6 marks
Space (Concepts)12 marks

Mark accessibility

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

58% within easy or medium reach

4
10
10
Easy: 4 marksMedium: 10 marksHard: 10 marks

Command word frequency

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

Identify1 times
Suggest1 times
contrast1 times
Discuss1 times

Question type mix

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

24Marks

  • Extended Synthesis Essay

    (Discuss)

    12·1·50%

  • Comparative Essay

    (Compare/Contrast)

    6·1·25%

  • Structured Response

    (Suggest)

    4·1·17%

  • 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 % →Values and ethics …Space (Concepts)Systems (Concepts)Economic (Contexts)

Difficulty trend

Compare difficulty across recent years.

3.8202332024

Time vs marks

Compare marks with suggested time allocation to plan exam pacing.

MarksMinutesMarks / min

Question 1 (Short A

0.40 m/min
2
5

Question 2 (Structu

0.33 m/min
4
12

Question 3 (Compara

0.33 m/min
6
18

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 estimated2Question 16Question 212Question 324Question 4

Next-year prediction

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

Media (Content) & Expression (Concepts)

5%

5%

Political (Contexts) & Governance (HL)

5%

5%

May 2024 Digital Society Paper 2 Analysis

The May 2024 Paper 2 presented a highly topical case study centered on Street View Imagery (SVI) and its associated geospatial technologies. This paper evaluated candidates' grasp of the 3Cs (Content, Contexts, and Concepts) using Google Street View as a unifying anchor. Across the 24 available marks, the paper maintained a balanced but challenging profile, demanding sharp critical analysis and structured synthesis under a tight 75-minute window.

Exam tips

Paper format

Duration
1h 15min
Total marks
24

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

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