Pre-IB/MYP
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So I'm an upcoming freshman, but I need to plan out my ib years right now. So far I'm taking: Chemistry SL (11th grade) Math SL (11th grade) English HL (12th grade) Spanish SL (12th grade) History HL (12th grade) Biology 1&2 HL (12th grade) Math HL (12th grade) I am science oriented, and plan on going into medicine. Should I take a Physics HL as well during senior year?
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Hey, guys, I'm currently studying the IB MYP in French, in Egypt. I take Arabic and French as languages A, and English as my language B, but I'm relatively comfortable with English literature. I'm going to study for the diploma at Li Po Chun UWC starting this September and I'm making my subject choices right now. I'm opting to qualify for the bilingual diploma, and I'm planning on majoring in engineering. Your feedback and tips are much-appreciated So far that's how it is: HL: English A L&L Maths Physics SL: Arabic A Lit. Spanish Ab. initio Economics And the extended essay in Economics, written in French. Also, is it possible to study Chemistr…
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Economics HL AND Business HL
by Guest Milana Velikaya- 15 replies
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I want to study Economics in the university,that's why I don't have a better idea than. taking both Economics HL and Business HL. Does it make sense or it is completely useless and these subjects are too similar to be chosen at the same time?
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What do you thkink of my IB subject choices ? I want to study architecture. HL's - maths - geo - english Sl's - physics - polish - deutsch or french or second proposition HL's - Maths - Visual Arts - English SL's - polish - geo - physics
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hello, I need to choose my subject now, but i am still thinking about choose BNM or econ? I've chosen econ SL and BNM HL, but my teacher said it is really hard to study these two subject in the same time. So he recommend me to choose a group 4 subject(phy, chem, bio)( cuz i didn't choose any group 6 subject), but i am not good at science, so I should do BNM and Econ, or change econ to physic? PS. i want to study something about business in university
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I have just finished my first year of A level. I took 3 subjects(English as a first language, History and Economics). I am going to Italy for IB diploma this August but I find it hard to decide which courses to take.My grades of AS history and Economics are great (both A* in exam) and it is likely that I will do well in the same subjects in IB too. But somehow I want to try something new! it's like I'm stuck in the middle, really worrying about my final results. The thing is I probably take Biology and Philosophy which I knew nothing about since my career choice will be related to Psychology and Sociology. I find A Level Mathematics difficult for me(I guess in that case…
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Hi, I'm contemplating which subject to choose in group 2. I've done 4 years of French, but my school doesn't allow us to it at the ab initio level. I'm a 85% student in my French igcses. I've never done spanish. Can you tell me which one is more scoring? Oh ya, and thanks in advance. And I'll be giving my IB exams in May 2014
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I'm currently signed up for HL English (required) SL Math SL Spanish HL Chemistry HL Psychology (Only offered in HL at my school) I need to choose another, and I was thinking of taking HL Biology (SL is not offered at my school), but am afraid that it'd be too difficult combined with my other courses, and was thinking of doing ESS instead, though I'm afraid I'd be bored of the subject. On the other hand, it might be something that I'd be able to learn to love. I'm basically asking if HL Bio, Chem, and Psych on top of CAS, an EE, and my SL's would be too much, and if I should just take Systems, or, if I were to take Biology, how doable that schedule would be. Any advice is…
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Can i take french ab initio SL if i have done french for igcse?
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Hey guys, I am currently in grade 9 and I found out that I was accepted into the Pre-IB/IB program. In september I will be going to grade 10 Pre-IB. I was thinking about the courses I will take in the real IB program (which starts in grade 11), and I decided to take the following courses: Group 1: English HL Group 2: French SL Group 3: Economics HL Group 4: Chemistry HL Group 5: Mathematics SL Group 6: Biology SL (I will substitute Biology SL for Group 6). I wanted to take English, Chemistry, and Biology as my HL subjects and French, Economics, and Mathematics as my SL subjects but my school doesn't offer Economics in SL. So, I will have to take Economics HL instead of Bi…
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Hey guys, I was wondering how hard French SL is. Can you tell me what the course covers? What do I need to study and what should I review? Thanks!
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Hi, I am thinking about doing Chemistry HL in year 12, however i have heard myths about people dying and slaving over the work, and the pressures associated with the final exam. It is said that Chemistry HL is one of the hardest HL's to do in IB. Is this true? I definitely plan on doing chemistry for year 11 and 12, as I plan to study medicine (hopefully) during university. Does anyone have any tips on tackling Chemistry HL or SL? I have no problem in studying hard, however science does not come as naturally to me compares to others so none of this information would come very easily. I find chem really interesting but i'm worried that the extreme work load with put me off…
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K so Im gonna be choosing my IB subjects very soon. However I am having some trouble with group 3 in particular Should I choose economics or psychology? Personally Im more interested in psych but apparently it is one of the hardest subjects in group 3 My school only offers these 2 along with history and i just dont really like history that much Economics doesnt seem sound so bad tbh but I just really need some more information on them to make these decisions
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Today our Coordinator gave an interesting presentation on the PP for the MYP4 students who will be starting their projects next month. I learned that there is a new version of the PP Guide this year, and among the changes from previous years students must select only one of the 5 AOIs instead of several. He emphasized that each of the 7 assessment criteria are worth 4 points, which means that things like the Process Journal (recording the story from seed to Outcome) get just as many marks as the Outcome itself. The nice thing about the PP is that you have a completely free choice of the subject, so you can choose something about which you are (or can be) fairly passionate…
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Hi guys, I want to start preparing for HL math early and do some work in the summer. I was wondering if they are any websites or books that I should start studying from. Thanks
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Hey so this topic is more for those people who want to take IB but are intimidated by what other people tell them about the courses that they're taking or whatever. I remember when I started IB people always said OMG you are taking math Higher and chemistry Higher those subjects are insane they will kill you blah blah blah. When I started with the courses though, yes Math HL was hard but like anything that is hard you have to put in some effort into it. I did have to put a bit more of an effort in math but seriously it wasn't like a herculean task or anything that its impossible to do well in. As far as chem HL goes, so many people fear it and say its hard. In reality tho…
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Hey! I'm starting IB this fall, and I've chosen Math HL. It's hard - I'm aware - So how do you prepare? As some of you might know, Swedish math education is.. rubbish.. (sadly that's the only education I've had) Thus I hope to improve my skills before IB starts. A good first year student told me that if anything, I should try to start with and getting an understanding of calculus. He also told me about KhanAcademy as I had heard of before. So today I went in there, and I found myself confused about the two different categories; PreCalculus & Calculus. (I've never studied calculus nor do I know anything about it, so i'm sorry if this sounds dumb, but,) am I supposed to…
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how to ace pre-ib all subjects, especially math ?
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Ok, I'm just entering high school in september and am taking Pre Ib. My math score is a little low in seventies and on my exam I hadn't had time to finish some questions, like two-four. But I'm doing math with my friend who taught pre ib kids before maybe once a week. But I really want to get my mark HIGHER, I just need tips on how to maintain and do well in Pre ib on all the courses. Technically any course in pre Ib. Anyone who can help is GREATLY appreciated. And really good study habits that will be helpful? Thank you.
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English lang/Lit HL & French Lit HL
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I am starting the IB program this Sept. have heard French and English at HL is tough?
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I am in the last year of MYP ,and about to enter DP. In my humanity essays, my 'analytical skill' is always not very good(6 out of 10,usually) How am I suppose to boost it?
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Hello everyone I'm taking IB course next year (September 2012) and I really want to achieve good grades. These are the subjects I'm taking: Croatian HL Computer Science HL English HL Physics SL Mathematics SL Business and Management SL. Since I have a lot of free time during my summer holidays, how should I make myself useful and prepare for IB? What can I expect at the beginning of 1st year?
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As I refer to the past papers and read about the IB final exam of Music HL, I realized that there are SO MUCH knowledge one expected to gain during the 2 year period of study as Music HL-er. That leads to the question: Do you learn all these knowledge within the DP syllabus and only within the DP music class? ?????I have not learnt any music theory or history .... I am only deciding the DP classes now,as I am in the last year of MYP and preparing to take DP course and to choose an art is a must. Ahh.. No body reply..... I am considering taking music HL. I have been playing piano for more than ten years, and I play other two musical instruments, too. I am able to write som…
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Hi ! I'm starting IB next year and so far my choices are: Biology HL English Lit. HL History/Geography HL Spanish Ab Initio French B Maths Studies I'm having trouble deciding on my group 3 subject and would like some opinions on history and geography at higher level. I've heard history is heaps of work, but I mean if it's enjoyable, it pays off in the end, right? Then some people say geography is incredibly boring, but much easier than history. Kind of confused :/
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I'll be starting as a full Diploma student in the fall, and I just got my very first IB summer assignment and list of required books for next year. This invoked my curiosity as to what other IBers have to do over the summer and read next year. I only have two summer assignments: to read, annotate, and answer questions on The Sorrow of War (Bao Ninh) for English I HL and to read the first few chapters and write an essay on The Radicalism of the American Revolution (Gordon S. Wood) for History of the Americas. As for required books for next year in English, we're supposed to read: Brave New World (Aldous Huxley) Candide (Voltaire) Catch-22 (Joseph Heller) The Handmaid's Ta…
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Hey guys I know almost every uni requires you to do Chem to get into medicine and bio is most likely required as well Now the course im thinking of doing doesnt actually require you to do bio. Im sure there are many other similar courses as well So question is, is bio worth doing? If so, SL or HL? If not, should I just stick another group 3 into my IB course, since Im not really certain if I want to get into medicine or not?
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In my school, we are currently choosing which course that we will do next year for IBDP, I have always been an ambitious overachiever. However, I recently got diagnosed with a lot of psychological disorders and my psychiatrist told me to stop being ambitious and take it easy in the IB, she told me that I MUST choose the easiest course combination that I can choose. I chose IB History HL, IB Math HL, IB Chem HL, IB English Text and Performance SL A1, IB Swedish SL, IB Psychology SL But my IB-coordinator states that combination is considered to be a suicidal combination which requires a lot of hard work, essay writing etc. Even I want to work as hard as possible, I still…
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So, i'm really confused what HLs i should take. I'm already taking HL Chem but for my other HL, i'm debating between HL bio and HL french. Bio is okay...but I don't intend on going into the sciences..maybe..i'm not really sure and I hate the amount of memorization I would have to do. Then for french, i guess it's good too but in my grade I got the easy french teacher which is why i'm getting in the 90s but i'm afraid that if I get the harder french teacher next year and do HL...i will be screwed. And these are my only two choices because i'm not taking HL math and since I dropped from history to anthro I have to take SL anthro. Your opinions would be very much appreci…
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Hello, I know I've made a lot of posts regarding my subject choices, but this will be my last one!! Here's the story: I started out the year with Geography, it was good and the teacher super nice, but after I tried a History class I really liked it and I switched to the class. That was about two weeks ago (March-December school), but after some classes I realized that I knew a lot of the things that we're studying/will study in History, and that I was learning more about the world in Geography. Ideally I'd like to go to the Huntsman Program at UPenn after I'm done with the IB (http://huntsman.upenn.edu/) which deals with Finance and International Studies. The date for swi…
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Which subject should I take next year? History HL or ITGS HL? I have an equal interest in both technology and history. My Subjects: Math HL Physics HL Chemistry HL ITGS or History HL Arabic Lang and Lit SL English Lang and Lit SL I am planning on dropping one of those HL subjects by next year. I am also planning on majoring in Computer Science. Should I change any of these subjects to something else? Is it too hard? Thanks In Advance!
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How do I know if I'm capable of surviving IB?
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So I'm currently in 9th grade, near the end of my first year of Pre-IB. So far I have found my classes far from difficult, but I feel that this is going to cause problems once I enter 11th grade IB. I easily understand most of what we study in class without a problem, and because of this I barely have any need to study. Am I going to lack necessary skills needed for IB?
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I have doubts about IB
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Next year I will be a Pre-IB student as a 10th grade. My English is not bad. Next year I can improve my English. But I am afraid of can't understand the lessons. I really want an IB student but I can't make a decision. I'm waiting your helps, suggestions. Thanks.
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Hi, i am going for the IB1 and i have to choose my courses in the next 2 weeks. I want to study computer science in Uk , aiming at Imperial , ucl, cambridge. Can you recommend what lesson are appropriate for entrance? In their website , they say of course, Maths Hl, which is ok for me and 2 others relevant. so I am planning to have maths hl, physics hl, english hl and for the others economics sl, modern greek -native language Sl and i am between FRENCH and chemistry what do you suggest. French is easy for me but maybe if I take one more science course wll make stronger my application? Unfortunately in my school Computers is not offered. Thanks for your answers.
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Hi all. I am a ninth grader in Seattle, Washington. I attend Garfield High School, and am doing four honors courses, and two AP classes. I understand most of the topics and things covered, but I don't enjoy learning in a "teach-to-the-test" manner. In fact, I don't perform at all on tests, even if I have studied for weeks before. Due to this major problem, I have four Cs along with two As. I get great grades on class participation and discussion style test things, and on projects. I don't really have a procrastination problem. And finally, two of my teachers this year have been horrible at communicating assignments, and one of them (the french teacher), doesn't really exp…
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I'm currently choosing my DP options, and I'm interested in going into finance/accounting later on. My school's really small, so they don't offer Business and Management at standard level, and they don't let you take Eco HL and Business and Management HL. Would it therefore be better for me getting into college to study such courses, to take Economics HL [and then I can't do Business and Management but economics is more highly thought of anyway] or Economics at standard level with Business and management higher?
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Which is more demanding/takes the most time; chemistry standard or physics standard. I don't want to do anything with the sciences and due to subject clashes these are my only options for group 4, neither of which I have a genuine interest in. Which one would therefore be the best for me to take and get a good grade in at standard level next year, bearing in mind I get 7s for both?
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Engineering Subject Choices
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Hi everyone, I'm currently in school about to take my GCSE's and we're beginning to finalize our subject choices for the IB starting next year. I'm very keen on studying mechanical engineering in the UK, however I've read numerous times that both Maths HL and Physics HL are almost requirements. I've heard from both the teachers at my school and people online that Maths HL is very difficult and I am trying to avoid taking it if it means I can still study in the UK. The ideal university I'd like to study at is the University of Surrey. I am considering: Physics HL Eng HL Business HL Music SL Spanish Ab In Maths SL But I'd like to hear what everyone thinks on changing either…
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Hello everyone! Firstly, I'd like to apologize for the time I've chosen to ask this question. Secondly, good luck to all in the last year in their exams! And finally, I'm just finishing up pre-IB course and I have to hand in my subject choice in two weeks, I have already chosen subjects from all groups except Group 4 (Experimental sciences). I am terrible at physics (and I do mean TERRIBLE), and because I'm not planning to study anything related to this group I must choose 1 subject from the two that remain as options in my case - Biology or Chemistry (SL, of course). And I'd be really thankful if you could tell me from your experience which one is easier to handle? Th…
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Hi! I'm new here and I would like to ask you some questions Next year I'm going to start Pre-IB and I would like to be prepared. Do you know any tips? How can I improve my english? It's not my mother language and I'm a little bit nervous... Were you practicing it before the pre-IB? Is reading English books during the summer enough? I'm also going to England for 3 weekes. Should I do something else? My subjects will be: History HL English HL Polish HL German SL Math SL Biology SL What can I do to prepare myself? Should I download syllabuses? I don't want to waste time, because I would like to study History of Art in Cambridge and I know it's hard to get there. …
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Hey everyone! My name is Stefan B from South Florida. I'm currently a Freshman in the IB MYP program at Atlantic High in Delray Beach and its really hard for me to keep up with everything and do well. A lot of my classmates came from a much better middle school than i did therefore, making it easier for them to adapt to iB than myself. I just started my last quarter of freshman year and i need to get straight A's but so far im off to a bad start. I feel like such a slacker :/ I feel like an idiot compared to most of my classmates. What are your tips to do well the last quarter of 9th grade? I want to stay in iB but its very hard to keep up with everything. I have nev…
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I'm scheduled to join Pre-IB Next year and i would appreciate it if i could get some answers for these questions i have: Is it mandatory for an IB student to take a 2nd language course like French every year? How hard can i expect the IB to be? What benefits does the IB offer? Should i just take Academic classes if i have an 86.6% average in grade 8? I don't enjoy being constantly under stress but if i have to, i operate very well. I enjoy having an active social life and i want to pursue a healthly realationship with a female. I am VERY bad at French and it is really one of my big concerns. I want to have an easy yet well paying job that doesn't require a long amout…
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This is what I am planning to take next year:- English Language and Literature SL Arabic Language and Literature SL Math SL Chemistry HL Biology HL History HL -What do you guys think? -Is it too easy? -How is Chemistry HL? -Should I take English Literature? Whats the difference? Does A1 and A2 indicate that A2 is a lower level or is it just a different subject?
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Hi, I'm currently a sophomore (Grade 10 or Year 11), about to head into the IB next year. I'm currently in the midst of selecting my IB courses for next year. Here's my situation: I want to take 7 IB classes. This is not normally allowed at my school, and the only way to do such a course load is to do 7 certificates (you are not allowed to take a 7th class as an elective in addition to the full diploma). 4 HLs is not allowed for full diploma candidates either. The classes are as follows: SLs: A English Lang and Lit SL A Chinese Lang and Lit SL Information Technology in a Global Society SL (online) HLs: Chemistry HL Physics HL Economics HL Math HL Should I go with such a l…
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So, I want to be a politician when I'm older. I signed up for HL math, physics, and history, and SL English, Spanish, and Chemistry. I have always been a kid who was avidly interested in mathematics, and taking physics this year has been extremely fun. I sincerely enjoy these classes, and I score the among the highest grades in my school. Now, I talked to my guidance counselor, and she recommended HL english and history. HL english isn't really that different from SL right? But, since I'm taking History, she said that I had freedom to take the courses I desire too. Is it possible to have feedback from former IB students on how these courses went? I'm just nervous because …
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I am deciding whether to take the former or the latter Former: HL: Mandarin, Econ, Psych. SL: Math, Literature, Bio Latter: HL: Mandarin, Econ, Bio SL: Math, Lit, French Ab I am not that of a math or science, but I find Biology interesting, but when it gets too deep I get kind of bored. And I think psychology is going to be interesting so I am deciding whether to take psychology hl over biology hl And also I was wondering, how hard is French Abinitio, because I never encountered French before and it is like a whole new language to me. Please leave comments pertaining to these courses and the work load and difficulty level. Thankyou!
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Does an inspiring teacher in the early school years influence the subject choices that students make in later ones? Or do students have the motivation and tenacity to pursue their individual interests in spite of a mediocre one?
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Gym Journal. HELP!
by Guest Turbanfenton- 3 replies
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Is the ability to be an effective leader a trait or is it taught? The question for my gym journal. Im saying it is a taught ability. Any supportive ideas, please? Thanks,
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I should like to say "thank you" to marauder7 and others for suggesting that a sub-forum be created for the discussion of MYP matters, and to our helpful IBS administrators for providing it here. I understand that the title "Pre-IB/MYP" is to encourage the discussion of the courses offered by all schools that prepare students for the IB DP years, as well as those actually implementing the official IB MYP programme.
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Hey guys, Is anyone here doing the IGCSE or an IGCSE+MYP combo for their 9/10 grades like me? What IGCSE subjects have you guys taken and how are you'll finding it. Also, if you want any help in the following, lemme know. English Lit/Lang Math Extended Biology Extnd Chemistry Extnd Physics Extnd French Extnd Geography Computer Studies We've got this forum for ourselves, now lets keep it going
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We are staying in Poland My daughter would like to choose following subjects as in future she plan to opt for Medical studies. The Subjects are Group 1. Native Language Group 2. English -HL Group 3 - Geography- SL Group 4 - Biology HL . Group 5 - Mathematics SL. Group 6 - Any Subject from Group 2 / 3 / 4 - Chemistry HL i want to know (a) As our Native Language is HIndi so can we choose Hindi as native Language ? If yes than which level HL or SL and how the exams can be conducted as we are in Poland. (b) we want to choose Physics also at SL level. (1) Is it possible to choose 7 subjects (2) Is it mandatory that from Each group we have to choose minimum one su…
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Hi guys, I'm currently a sophomore (year 11) and am going to be starting the IB program next year. We have to do our course choices now so this is what I'm planning to do: English A: Literature SL Chinese A: Literature SL Spanish Ab Initio SL Math HL Chem HL Econ HL My question is..is it worth it to switch English to HL and have 4 HLs instead of 3??? A lot of upperclassmen at my school have told me not to do it, but at the same time they've also said that english hl and sl is almost the same..there are only a couple more works studied so I am really conflicted :/ I'd switch Chinese to HL, but I'm taking it a year early (anticipated student) so I can't... What do you guys …
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