Introduction

Timed mock exams are the fastest way to build real‑exam stamina, timing, and mark‑scheme accuracy. On RevisionDojo, you can run authentic mocks in two ways: use Exam Mode for instant, mark‑scheme‑aligned grading, or assemble custom papers with Test Builder and deliver them online or on paper. Both flows leverage Jojo AI for immediate feedback and topic‑level analytics. RevisionDojo is independent of and not endorsed by the IBO.

• Core tools referenced below: Exam Mode, Test Builder, Questionbank, Jojo AI, Schools (free teacher suite), Predicted Grade calculator.

What you need

• A RevisionDojo account (students: Free/Plus/Pro; teachers: free Pro via Schools).

• Subject coverage to match your syllabus (see subject hubs like IB Math AA, IB Physics, IB Biology, IB History, IB Geography, IB Economics, IB Business Management).

• A quiet space and a timer (Exam Mode includes an on‑screen timer).

Option A — Quick mock in Exam Mode (fastest)

1) Open your subject hub and choose the relevant paper or a predicted paper if available (e.g., Biology offers predicted papers; see subject page). 2) Click “Start in Exam Mode”. 3) Set the timer to the official duration for your paper (examples below). 4) Sit the exam under authentic conditions (calculator, data booklet, or clean writing paper only where permitted by your syllabus). 5) Submit. Jojo AI provides instant, mark‑scheme‑aligned grading, with a breakdown by topic/question and targeted next steps. 6) Use the Questionbank to immediately drill weak areas (no daily limit) and retake in Exam Mode for spaced, timed practice.

Why this flow: Exam Mode mirrors real conditions, then gives immediate, criterion‑aware feedback and topic analytics to focus your next study block. See Exam Mode and Questionbank.

Option B — Build a custom mock with Test Builder (fine‑grained control)

1) Launch Test Builder. 2) Select: subject → paper → topics → number of questions (mix MCQ/structured as needed). 3) Choose delivery format:

• Online: take it with immediate Jojo AI feedback.

• Printable: download the test and mark scheme as PDFs for proctored sessions. 4) Set duration (see examples below) and run under silent, exam‑style conditions. 5) If printed, mark with the downloaded scheme or record answers for AI feedback after the sitting. 6) Share the same paper with a class (link sharing supported) to standardize mocks across a cohort. See Test Builder.

Timers and durations (examples — verify against your syllabus)

These examples are taken from RevisionDojo’s subject pages. Always confirm your session length with your teacher/school.

Sources: IB Math AA, IB Physics, IB History, IB Geography.

Scoring, feedback, and next steps

• Instant grading in Exam Mode: Jojo AI returns feedback calibrated to official mark schemes, with per‑question and per‑topic breakdowns plus improvement tips. See Exam Mode and Jojo AI.

• Drill your gaps: Launch targeted sets from the Questionbank (no daily question limit). Tag items as “review” to build a weakness queue.

• Predict your diploma total: Log your mock marks in the free Predicted Grade calculator to estimate total points and core points progress.

Teacher/coordinator workflow (class or department)

• Free teacher access: Join the Schools program for free Pro teacher accounts, bulk grading, and analytics.

• Standardize mocks: Build a common paper in Test Builder; share the link or print.

• Deliver and collect: Run a timed sitting. If printed, collect scripts; if online, students submit for instant AI feedback.

• Analyze and intervene: Use Exam Mode results and school analytics to find weak topics/command terms and plan reteach sequences. Export class or cohort reports as CSV/PDF for meetings and parent conferences (see Analytics overview in “Empowering teachers with analytics”).

• Iterate: Schedule short, repeated timed blocks on historically weak papers (e.g., Paper 2) and monitor year‑on‑year growth.

Best‑practice setup (to keep mocks authentic)

• Devices and materials: Only the tools allowed for that paper (e.g., non‑calculator vs calculator papers; approved data booklets). See your subject hub for rules (e.g., IB Math AA).

• Environment: Quiet room, single seat, clock hidden except for the on‑screen timer. Phones and notes away.

• Reflection: After grading, write a 3‑bullet reflection: (1) timing errors, (2) misread command terms, (3) content gaps. Then assign targeted drills from the Questionbank.

• Consistency: Run shorter, frequent mocks (30–45 min sections) between full papers to build durability with less burnout.

Troubleshooting

• Timer didn’t start: Refresh and relaunch Exam Mode; confirm a modern browser. If issues persist, use Test Builder to print and run offline, then enter marks for analytics.

• Calculator policy confusion: Check your subject page (e.g., IB Math AA) and follow school guidance.

• Sensitive coursework or data: See privacy/security controls (GDPR, SSO, 2FA) at Schools and trust pages. Coursework is graded by AI with rubric‑aligned feedback; files can be deleted and are not used to train models per product policy. See Grader and platform privacy notes.

FAQ

• Does Exam Mode really grade to mark schemes? Yes. Jojo AI provides instant feedback aligned to official mark schemes with topic/question breakdowns. See Exam Mode and Jojo AI.

• Can I print mocks with mark schemes? Yes. Test Builder lets you download the paper and the mark scheme as PDFs for proctored sessions.

• Is there a daily limit on practice? No. The Questionbank has no daily question limit and provides instant feedback.

• How do teachers run the same mock across many classes? Create one paper in Test Builder and share the test link (or print sets). Use school analytics to track class and cohort performance.

• Are you affiliated with the IBO? No. RevisionDojo is developed independently and is not endorsed by the IBO (see disclaimers on all subject/feature pages).

Related links

• Run a mock now: Exam Mode

• Build a custom paper: Test Builder

• Drill weak topics: Questionbank

• Estimate diploma total: Predicted Grade

• School program (free teacher tools): Schools