Extended Essay Requirements & Roadmap Guide | IB DP EE Preparation |Grades 11–12

Extended Essay Requirements & Roadmap Guide | IB DP EE Preparation | Grades 11–12

Help students understand what the Extended Essay actually requires before they choose a topic or begin writing. This no-prep resource gives students a clear introduction to the EE process while helping them see how the requirements will affect their own research, planning, and independent work.

Rather than simply memorizing EE requirements, students are asked to dig deeper and apply what they learn. They explore the two EE pathways, examine the role of the supervisor, consider what it really means for the Extended Essay to be student-led, and build a roadmap for moving from initial understanding to final submission.
The activities are designed to help make a complex, long-term academic project feel more understandable and manageable for students who are just beginning the EE process.

What's Included
- Teacher Directions for 1–2 45–60 minute classes
- Extended Essay overview
- Mini research questions
- 5-step group activity
- Curated online research resources
- EE Requirements: What Do They Mean for Me?
- Pathway Investigation — subject-focused vs. interdisciplinary
- Student-Led: Who Is Responsible for What?
- My EE Roadmap planning activity
- Color and black-and-white student pages

Students practice research, analysis, comparison, reflection, decision-making, and long-term planning while developing a stronger understanding of the expectations they will encounter throughout the Extended Essay process.

Perfect For: IB Diploma Programme • Extended Essay introduction • EE orientation • Research preparation • Advisory • Independent study • Supervisor meeting preparation

Please Note: This is an independently created educational resource. It is not an official International Baccalaureate (IB) product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to the International Baccalaureate Organization.