History of the Americas (HOTA) Assignments

International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Level (HL) History (2) is the culmination of the IB two-year history course. This course will consolidate and expand knowledge in the required areas of the IB curriculum. The required areas correspond to three “papers” (exams, also known as External Assessments) in prescribed topics and a research paper (Internal Assessment) that follows a set format. The IB program is especially concerned to develop a world perspective among its diploma candidates. Consequently, efforts will be made to develop a comparative and integrative understanding from the four regions (Africa, The Americas, Europe, and Asia).