# 10 Most Useful IB Past Papers — And How to Use Them
Which Papers to Prioritize
- Your subject, your syllabus— use recent 2–3 years
- Mock exams from your school— mirror final paper types
- Papers with full markschemes— so you can self-review
How to Use Them
- Practice one full paper every 2–3 days
- Start with open-book → then go timed
- Mark your answers with a colored pen and write "why I lost marks"
Tip
If you miss a question, don't just try again. Understand the reasoning. IB exams reward structured thinking — not just facts.
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