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So guys it’s been around 2 months since the IB has started and my school is really really bad. I have 2-3 good teachers but the rest are really bad. I have taken PHY, CHEM, and Maths as my HL which I know is a pretty deadly trio, but I want to do it. The problem here arises in MATHS mainly where new topics such as logs, polynomials and stuff wasn’t done in IGCSE so this is new to me in the IB and I need the teacher to teach me this. Also there are 2 people in the class to want to be competitive for some reason and are unwilling to help. The board they did(ICSE) is a board that covered up these topics, so it’s like a revision for them. Rather than keeping quiet they just …
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Hello everybody! Really hope everyone is trying hard in IB. I wanted to ask you guys about chemistry HL in IB. This year I'm finishing my IGCSE and I have to choose the subjects I will be taking in IB. I've asked a lot of teachers, searched online and mostly people say that chemistry HL is quiet hard, and this is really concerning for the fact that I want to be a doctor and most of the universities require biology and chemistry HL. If there is any of you taking chemistry please inform me, I would really like to hear your opinions and if you find it hard or not,,, THANK YOU🌸 Spoiler Spoiler
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I am resitting Maths SL this November and very much lacking motivation at the moment. I have a tutor once a week but otherwise very much revising on my own. Anyone else in a similar position? Any ideas for ways to keep motivation up? Thanks!
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Hi I am going to 10th Grade pre-IB, and i need a laptop/macbook. I don't want to spent more than ~7-800 Euros, but for that much i can only buy a 2013 Mabook Pro Retina on the Mac side, and i am not sure if it is going to be good until the end of 2022 (my exams). On the windows side it's important for me to have a good keyboard and a trackpad, 8gb RAM, at least an i5-7th generation. I also want something lightweight and not bigger than 15" (i know 15.6 is a common size, its bigger than what i need, but i can live with it if there is no smaller option). So far the ones that i looked at are middle class Dell and Lenovo laptops, but honestly i am worried about the mater…
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Hi! I need some methods on how to measure plant growth on my IA because my teacher approved my idea but not the fact that I'm going to measure transpiration -- so that's one option out. I've read that I can measure leaf size but how do I do that without cutting the leaf off? Any other methods? Thanks!
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Hey guys, what are your thoughts on ManageBac? Do your schools use it? In my school I only used it for CAS, but my friend's school used it for everything in the IB but he said it was pretty annoying to use... Is it any good? Do schools use other programmes instead?
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i have to choose today if i take ess (sl) or bio (sl) my options: hl: spanish english and french sl: psychology and maths im not good at geo (seriously. im so bad) nor bio (i've had to take biology basically my whole life but im not good at it) and ess is basically those two subjects together. im also not good at writing essays. and even though i've always taken bio, im still not good at it. if i take ib bio, i'll probably get a tutor so i can get better at it. which one is easier? which one would you take?
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H E L P ! It’s September and I want to change my subject from group 5. My subjects now are: English A (HL) Spanish B (SL) History (HL) Math (SL) Physics (SL) Visual Arts (HL) Physics SL was in case I wanted to go for architecture in the future, but after 2 weeks of lessons I regret choosing it. My other options for Group 5 are now Biology and Computer Science, I love Biology but I don’t think it will be useful for me in the future as a Designer and I am not an expert with computers. What should I do? PLEASE HELP
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Hi guys!! Im retaking HL Chemistry and SL Math this upcoming November and I was wondering if there is any advice anybody could give me?.. Or if there is anybody in the same position as me who is also retaking one of the subjects in November:) If you guys have any advice regarding possible online review courses, materials you recommend, or just the nature of the November examinations I would really really appreciate it. Thank you!!☺️
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Hello, I'm new to this whole website so I'm not really sure how it works here. But anyways, I've got a question: What's the best way to practice analysing, comparing and contrasting two texts? Recently I realised that I have this issue with me where I'm not able to think quickly or make sense when I write on paper (my sentences are always jumbled up, disorganised). I perform great with assessment tasks but writing is a bit of difficulty. Conventionally, I use my laptop to write the answers to the questions then transfer it to my paper, however I won't be allowed to do this during the actual exams, thus I'm quite nervous about my ability to perform an excell…
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Hi, So I failed the IB DP, my total was a 25, but I only got a 10/12 in my HL (Psych 3, Maths 3, English A L&L 4), and my principal, who previously was the head of another IB school, said there's an option known as remoderation? We're a first year IB school, and the school had quite a few... "issues". In the case of Maths, our teacher didn't teach the whole Paper 3 syllabus and on top of that told us later on that the option was Stats and Prob, but I only found out the WEEK before the exam that it was Calculus. Needless to say, my Paper 3 was a 1. And in Psychology, things were a lot worse, and it turns out the teacher only taught us the syllabus for Paper…
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We will be starting our TOK essay as soon as the titles are released, but I would just like some opinions what it was like writing this essay, and any tips that people would share about writing this? thank you in advance!
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Hello IBS So I've really always been interested in web design but haven't had the opportunity to really get into it. I tried joining a Web Design class at school but they only teach HTML. Also, for ICT (IGCSE) they taught us how to use Dreamweaver. So my question, is anyone else interested in web design? Does anyone have their own websites (don't include IBS) and any advice of where I can start etc.? Thanks
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Does anyone have any good studying techniques that they use that have helped them?
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Hello everyone, I'm an IB senior, male, 17 years old. I would like to hear the perspectives of other IB students on this topic. I'm pondering on the subject of "blending in or being yourself", of which I asked classmates as well as my TOK teacher. My TOK teacher and other classmates said to just be yourself, while other students, typically the more popular IB students, said "fake it until you make it". I don't want to feel alone anymore, but I also fear that people won't accept me for who I am, but I also think that being yourself is the better option in the long run, I'm just hella scared. Please respond if you are able, any response is appreciated. -El-Melloi
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I have a really bad business management teacher, can someone please suggest some good YouTubers/ free websites to take notes and to learn from
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I will be starting my two years of IB diploma in September but have been seriously doubting my choice. Will IB help me get into a good med school or will it just cause me pain and stress? my schedule is IB english 20, IB history 20, IB TOK ethics 20, IB Math foundations 30, IB Health science 20 and second semester it is IB world literature, IB History 20, IB Health science 20, IB Pre calc 30, Communication Media-Film 20 and IB French 20 I will also be taking IB phycology, law and physical science 20 over the summer.
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Do any of you use: http://smallseotools.com/plagiarism-checker/ as a tool for checking plagiarism or grammar? Or do you know if this website sells your essays on someplace? I just used this once and I wanted to know if its safe to use. My School checked the same essay on Turnitin before sending to IB and it didn't show any plagiarism ? Do any of you know aanybody who uses these or have used this and found it useful?
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I just started my junior year and officially started the IB program, and is it really worth it? Is the pain I have gone through the past couple of years and in the coming years going to help me get into a good college? Will it help me get a secure job? Will I actually be a well-rounded person?
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So I'm considering dropping Chem HL down to either Chem SL, Art SL, or Film SL (Online). I'm thinking of studying computer science but I found out that I don't actually need Chem for the universities I'm planning on applying too. I would say that I'm more creative than technical (Math and etc) but I love technology (interested in VR and design aspect of tech). I'm starting to struggle in Chem HL because my teacher isn't good but I have tried self studying but I don't think I can maintain good grades if I continue. (Also my math and physics teacher isn't good as well so I have to study for that). Because of this I'm considering switching up my courses but I …
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I just started the first year of the IB. Below are my classes. What is one thing I should know about some of them? Mainly is taking SL chem and Biology really hard? Eng A Lang & Lit SL Year 1 History of the Americas HL Year 1 Math SL Year 1 Biology SL Year 1 Chem SL Year 1 (May not even take the exam) Spanish AB SL (Testing this year so I can have out of the way) ToK (of course...) ____________________ And for the second year (projected)... Eng A Lang & Lit SL Year 2 History HL Year 2 Math SL Year 2 Biology HL year 2 Physics HL year 2 ToK I will be en…
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My first idea was something to do with autism (my brother has it so I have direct personal connection) and sensory issues, but I can't find any good databases in relation to this topic. It would be great if anyone could find any good databases (but there isn't, I've spent all summer searching for one) but I REALLY need to come up wit a new idea and I have no idea what to do. I feel really lost and stressed because we have to start sharing our IA ideas soon
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so i have econ- hl bm-hl and english- hl french- ab intio math- sl and i m confused about bio or ess as sl and i want to go to a business school which sl should i choose bio or ess?
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I really f'd up my first year, how can do better in the second year?
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my school has a terrible ess teacher if i take ess , i have to study it by myself. do you think it's possible to get a 7 without any help from a teacher in ess or should i just take chem with the better teacher and more help when it's so hard for me im so lost please help
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Being relatively new to this- can anyone explain how external assessments are actually assessed and how this is different from internally assessed work?
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So I have just started my first year of IB and I am totally confused about how CAS works... Can someone please just explain a small overview about how everything works and what you have to do and how you plan for it because I am soo lost :((
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I have just started the second and final year of the program, but I have wasted last year and my summer, do you have any tips for studying and covering everything on one year?
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The subject I chose for my EE is computer science and it is about rooting and its affect on speed/performance of a phone. Since rooting is controversial I am wondering if there are any IB policies I am breaking.
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hello, i need help with my ib course selections my current choices: hl: jap b econ music sl: math eng chem i wanna go into music businesss, and many people told me taking chem sl is useless. so im considering to change chem sl to ess as i don't think chem will be the right decision for me do you think it'll make my choices too easy??? also is ess considered as easy subject ??
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Hi everyone! I'm super excited to announce that starting this week I'll be writing about the IB DP. You can follow my articles on Medium. Topics will include everything from general thoughts and advice about the IB DP to more technical explanations for achieving success on IB assessments. I'm a IB coordinator, teacher, examiner with six years of experience in the IB DP. Due to coordinator responsibilities, I'm only teaching English A: Lang & Lit, but I have a lot of experience teaching English A: Lit, English B, TOK, CAS, and of course EE supervision. I hope everyone checks it out and leaves some feedback! Good luck with the upcoming year!
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In my 9th grade year I was removed from the program at my school, I've been contacting the IB counselor (with no response) to see about being readmitted. Does anyone know if this is a possibility or am I wasting my time on a lost cause?
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I'm currently in g11 and my list of scores which I got in my first exam is English B HL - 7, Chinese A SL - 7, History HL - 7, Biology SL - 6, Math SL - 7, Economics HL - 7 I really wanna get into Stanford (I probably gonna major history) but I don't know anything about American universities. Help?
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hello, i have a quick question, does UWC in wales, offer the November exams to outside IB students, i know the one in Norway does. so i was thinking that maybee all the uwc schools does. am i right? or?
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Any ideas?
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It is for my IA Bio HL.. preferably the method is way cheaper and easier and not depending on human senses..
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Hi guys, does anybody know schools in Europe where exams are held in November? I am looking for a place to retake my exams but unfortunately I cannot find any, I heard there are some in Sweden and Greece. Please let me know if you know any. Thank you!
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Does it matter as much for the real game?
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Currently, I am still studying in Finland but I am moving to Estonia in 2 weeks. The subjects my school offers here in Finland would be perfect for me, but the subjects in Estonia aren't that good. Actually, I could say I even hate most of the subjects in Estonia... How could I get more motivation to study if I don't like any of the subjects?
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This might seem like an extremely idiotic question, but I was wondering whether someone could give me a basic breakdown of what TOK is like? I just want to gauge whether this is a course I am going to pour hours of work into or is it a more laid back class than say..Ib Bio? As a disclaimer I know ANY IB class is rigorous, I just want to know the basic syllabus and workings of TOK. Thanks!
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Hi I'm taking ib physics and ib chemistry sl at my school next year both at once. Any advice and I mean anything at all. Also is there any way to prepare for it over the summer because I'm scared. Anybody whos taken them before please help me, whats the toughest part about each course. How can i overcome it?
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Hey guys. I am going to start IB2 in a few days. Do you have any useful tips for mock preparations and how to handle stress in general? '
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I am a teacher with other 25 years experience; I have created a youtube channel to assist IB Hindi students .. can please have look at my fb page -- IB Hindi HL SL tutorial -- where I would like to share my tips and experience.. I look forward to any comments, queries from students and topics you would like me to discuss so that I can help Please check my youtube channel : https://youtu.be/ddvn3Vp9IkY .. thanks One of my latest videos is https://youtu.be/nNnXZKYVvK0
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Can there be any chemistry ee without calculations?
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Hello IBians, I have always wanted to create an organization to help IB students and my aim is to bring everyone into the 35 and also help them in giving ideas for doing their CAS and also bringing in a MUN organization so that it can benefit all the students irrespective of their Board. Whoever is interested, Please do put your name and also your country and Skype id too and whether you have finished IB or not..
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Currently I am taking HL Bio, Psychology and Anthropology as well as SL French AB Initio, Math Studies and English A Lang Lit. But I am finding I really don't like HL Bio and in university, I want to study either Psychology, International Relations or Political Science and I don't know whether I should switch English to higher and Bio to SL. Any recommendations would be amazing !! Thank you
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so basically i have to redo my entire maths IA because it doesn't make sense, and I only have less than a month to finish everything... The thing is, I feel that I chose quite a difficult topic and I am having difficulties understanding what to do next... Does anyone have tips for someone like this in this kind of scenario? I'm stressing out right now because i'm not sure if i'll be able to organise my time once school starts for the maths IA, the EE, chem IA, etc etc and I'm kind of freaking out... Thanks!
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