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Sup people of the IB. I found a short guide that I wrote a while ago that deals with stress and procrastination. I'll add more to it later (the irony but it is late ) so hopefully it's helpful. There's more to come if I remember Stress Firstly stress at school is mainly caused by lack of organisation. So sorting that out could half or even eliminate your 'i want to rip the hair out of my head' feeling! How to organise work: Invest in a folder if you write notes with a note book and use folder separators to make things easier. This makes losing notes a lot less likely because they are in a named folder. Plus it makes you feel really professional If you're feeling …
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Menu Lc's Guide to Writing an Essay! HMSChocolate's At-a-Glance Guide to the Logical Academic Argument Plagiarism, Academic Dishonesty and How to Avoid Them Frequently Asked Questions About Essay-Writing and IB Essays Julie's "The 6+1 Writing Trait System" VIP Only: Downloadable PDF supplement documents on writing skills. See also this thread for guide about Extended Essay Looking for help/advice with referencing and citations? Click Here! Lc's Guide to Writing an Essay! Well, I've been correcting a few world lit essays and TOK essays.. and I've noticed that most of what is discussed is amazing! And I find myself correcting the structure of the essay itself rath…
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There are many threads around this giant forum that offer help, tips, advice, places to ask questions and get answer etc. etc. but like I said, it's a giant forum and finding them all, or finding the very one YOU need can be difficult. So here's a quick list of some awesome threads that you can use to help you with anything you might need. General IB Awesomeness 1. How To Not Fail at Writing Essays - READ THIS. Don't start your first essay without reading this. It's amazing, you just don't know it yet. 2. Citing The Sources - READ THIS TOO. If you do not cite right, it's plagiarism. Plagiarism =Fails and possible kick from the IB Programme. 3. Cutting…
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Here are a list of IB official teacher support materials for various subjects, and proved to be invaluable for me while doing my internal assessments (and also external assessment for theatre) for all subjects as it provides many exemplars both good and bad. I couldn't find the TSM for economics though... (Thanks Vioh) Comment below if you have any other teacher support material (2016) so I can add it below: Theory of Knowledge - https://ibpublishing.ibo.org/server2/rest/app/tsm.xql?doc=d_0_tokxx_tsm_1305_1_e∂=5&chapter=2&mode=moderator Theatre - https://ibpublishing.ibo.org/server2/rest/app/tsm.xql?doc=d_6_theat_tsm_1408_1_e∂=1&chapter=1 Physics - https://i…
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Having done the IB I know full well it's not just me who has time management/procrastination issues, so hopefully other people will find this useful (should there be an answer xP). I've never actually gone as far as a timetable before, but I feel it has become necessary because I genuinely suck at doing anything decent with my time unless forced Does anybody know of some free software which I can use to make myself a daily timetable a la computer? Thanks in advance!
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Okay, lots of questions pop up such as 'what do I need to pass?' or 'will I fail if I get a 2?' and nobody knows all of the exact criteria and conditions so here is a list as published by the IB: The IB diploma will be awarded to a candidate whose total score is 24, 25, 26 or 27 points, provided all the following requirements have been met:a. Numeric grades have been awarded in all six subjects registered for the IB diploma. b. All CAS requirements have been met.c. Grades A (highest) to E (lowest) have been awarded for both theory of knowledge and an extended essay, with a grade of at least D in one of them.d. There is no grade 1 in any subject.e. There is no grade 2 at h…
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I just moved to a school with IB, I'm currently a Sophomore in Pre-IB, with a few IB and AP classes. Taking IB Pre-Calculus and it's not that bad at all. I'm a straight A student. What's the difference between Higher Level and Standard Level, what requirements are needed to be in a HL class? Does IB have any requirements as to which classes are HL and which are SL? What's the final requirement for the IB Diploma? I just feel so lost when people try explaining it to me. Thanks for any help ^.^
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OK, so there are people who are asking for things such as "Give me an RQ" or along those lines. This thread is kind of like a super doc that will tell you the do's and the don'ts in terms of courtesy, asking for help etc. What we can help with! a) We can help narrow or broaden an RQ b) We can comment on how to improve an RQ c) We can help with explaining citations etc d) We can help explain what you have to do in an assessment. e) Tell you if an article is OK or not for an Econ IA. What we can't do! a) Give you an RQ b) Do your work for you c) Tell you a fail proof formula for a 7 (its not possible!) d) Allow you to discuss papers before 24 hours are up. IB rules. …
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As we may have known, the IBDP course is available for examinations in English, French and Spanish. Which language are/were you doing IBDP course in? Is/was your school only offering that language type of course? Any interest in doing the IBDP in another language? I am doing IBDP in English. I think all IB schools in Indonesia offer their courses in English it would be great if we had it in Bahasa Indonesia but I guess I'll still prefer the English course because it will help me to improve my English and prepare me to study abroad What about you guys?
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These are a few recommendations for how to prevent and manage stress. You can skip to the sections you want below. Introduction Techniques Meditation Schedule time off Have regular breaks Plan your work Clean yourself Manage expectations Eat properly Exercise Have fun with friends Summary Introduction These are some brief thoughts about how to manage stress throughout the IB exam period and in general. I welcome anyone and everyone to share the techniques they use to manage stress. Firstly, if you want to effectively reduce the amount of stress you feel with your workload, managing your time properly will help cut down on the level of stress you feel when working. So …
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Jump to Frequently Asked Question About the International Baccalaureate General IB Downloads Here are some useful files for IB students. Download is available to all members. If you want to donate and contribute files to our archive, please see this announcement or this FAQ section. Syllabi Diploma Statistics Other IBO documents Useful links to get you through IB Some advice to new IB students Note: Please don't take this starter pack for your bible. It's a guide. The extent that this can apply to individuals will vary, because different schools run IB differently. Enjoy your IB! You'll only get stressed if you leave things too late. The more you hate it, the more it…
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Just throwing this out there, because I see a lot of questions and a lot of wishy-washy answers about this... Your score in certain subjects is made up of components that are internally assessed and externally moderated Addition: some components, like your World Literature essay(s), ToK essay, and of course Extended Essay, are not moderated but assessed (i.e. all sent off) [thanks for lynyrd and imopotato for pointing out that the WL is not moderated] For others, like your IOC, Mathematics portfolios, Science Lab Reports, Economics Portfolio, (and so on), your teacher sends out a "representative" sample The size of this sample depends on the number of students in your cl…
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Hi whoever reads this! I would like to ask for your help with my IB maths IA, I need people to fill in a questionnaire so that I can gather data. The survey only asks simple questions about sports and should only take 5 minutes of your time. Here is the link - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vByIP1EGRVu7APaOX7zQynjhBpUeoHXqO3wG-JJCOLU/prefill I would really appreciate your help and I hope you are having a great day, James.
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I just had my first paper and got a 4 in it and our school considers this test for a 10% of our predicted grades (the ones that go to college). Is there still a great chance for me to get 7 in my final predicted grade overall??
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Our comprehensive faculty of Online IB Physics tutors is highly experienced professionals who have excelled in offering the best online tuitions at an affordable fee. Physics as it seems to many students is a complex subject that is interesting but difficult if fundamentals are not clear. Therefore, it is very much necessary to clear the fundamental concept of physics for scoring the best grades at the IB Physics exam. As we do for other science subjects, we at Baccalaureate Academy offer the best online coaching classes for Physics to students finding additional guidance apart from the regular school classes. Physics needs a clear interpretation of complicated theories a…
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Our IB Physics tutors are highly accomplished and qualified who offer group as well as individual coaching sessions, scheduled according to the convenience of the students. Presenting the practical subjects of science like Physics, Chemistry & Biology into life for students is a type of challenge shared by the teachers all over the world. Turning a tedious repetitive teaching session into an amazing and insightful session is not every teacher can do. Thus, Baccalaureate academy after discussing such experiences with teachers, parents, and students, has taken the initiative to guide all aspiring students beyond the classroom walls at an affordable fee.
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Hi! My school doesn't leave a lot of options for subjects to choose from. I want to study biotechnology in university. The subjects that I have picked so far are: Spanish ab initio SL Psychology HL Biology HL Math SL I have to decide whether to take English HL or Visual Arts HL for my last HL class. The school i'm in isn't in the US so at first I picked English HL, but it seems like it would be hard to have both Biology HL and ENglish HL at the same time. It isn't required to take English HL for us (just recommended). Also, my school doesn't have chemistry as an IB subject.
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What engineering degrees require Chem HL? Im currently taking Physics HL as a science and wondering whether i should take Chem HL as well. Im not too certain on which engineering major ill end up choosing, so if I do go with Chem HL, what engineering majors would prioritize it?
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sooo this is what I want to determine the best indicator for an acid-base titration of toothpaste that has been dissolved in various liquids, such as water, alcohol and milk, by comparing their pH levels but I need help with planning
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Does anyone know of opportunities for IB students to travel or study abroad in the summer? Special scholarships or programs? Any comments or advice appreciated.
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Hi, I'm during the start of the first year of IB, and am doing Maths SL. I'm currently stuck with a TI-30XB multiview calculator. I'm aware that the TI-84 is the preferred calculator, but do you think that the TI-30XB can get me through the first part until I get a TI-84?
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Hi everyone, I just started year 12 this week. Unsure of what I wanted to do in the future, I chose HL Chem, Bio, Econ and SL Eng Lang Lit, Chinese B and Math AA. Now that I have had at least one session with each subject, I'm really starting to doubt my choices. Firstly, I dont really know what career would require the 3 HL's that I have chosen. I know that Chem and bio would be good for medicine but I believe that HL Math was important to have as well. Furthermore, I dont have any desire to study medicine, nor do I think that I am smart enough for medicine, and to do well in these subjects. I had my first Econ class today and I felt so uncomfortable the whole t…
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Hey guys! When're you getting your results? I heard some get them today already, but isn't that only the coordinators? Best of luck!!!
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Hey so I have a question. If lets say I do my IA in biology and follow an experiment that has been done before but I change a few things to make it my own? e.g the effect of temperature on seed germination but instead of copying the exact temperature conditions, I come up with my own. Is it plagiarism? Do you have to come up with your own experiment?I'm freaking out
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Hey All! So I was wondering about the viability of self-study for HL math? My school never offers it because another school near had all their kids one year take it, and apparently all of them managed to fail it. I really like math and want to take the HL course but it would have to be independent study where I sit in SL math and absorb the base content and self-teach the rest of the HL content with teacher assistance as needed. Can it be done? In theory of course it can but I need input/opinions on what other IB students think. Thanks, Bo Purtell
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Keep the M2021 exams. Don't repeat the unfair 2020 grading system! Whether you are a M2020 alumni, an IB teacher, or a frequent visitor of the r/IBO subreddit, you know what happened to last year's IB exams, and the response it has. Students taking it onto social media calling it an unfair and ridiculous system of grading. Why? You sit nervously waiting for your grade which you worked hard for. You know you're going to score well because you got straight 7's in your school tests and you got predicted a 43. Your coordinator emails you your grade and you can't wait to be accepted into that conditional offer at Havard or Cambridge.... Then, that face of dread - you…
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Hey guys! Hope you're doing well. So we've (17-year-olds :)) started this initiative of making Youtube videos on hard-to-grasp chemistry and physics concepts. I'd really appreciate it if you guys could take some time out and watch a video or two. Currently, we've only made 2 videos, but there'll be more coming soon. Don't forget to like and subscribe for more! Thank you guys for your support! Really appreciate it! Here's the link to one of our videos - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0wnSxwNuds
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Hey guys! Hope you're doing well. So we've (17-year-olds :)) started this initiative of making Youtube videos on hard-to-grasp chemistry and physics concepts. I'd really appreciate it if you guys could take some time out and watch a video or two. Currently, we've only made 2 videos, but there'll be more coming soon. Don't forget to like and subscribe for more! Thank you guys for your support! Really appreciate it! Here's the link to one of our videos - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0wnSxwNuds
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PLEASEEE HELP ME DECIDE If you've taken HL economics and/or HL chemistry (or know anyone that has), I need your opinion because I'm really indecisive. My other HL's are HL math analysis and approaches and HL biology, but I'm conflicted between HL chem or econs. I'm considering studying medicine (then specialising in either neuroscience or cardiology) or maybe finance. Is HL chemistry really as hard as everyone says it is? Could I still go into medicine without taking Chemistry HL? pls send help
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Hello guys, I just started my ib classes today and I am planning to study business in the future. I am a little worry because I'm not taking math hl. I heard some rumors that if I don't take math hl, there are no many option for me when I apply to university. Is that true? My dream school is UCL, McGill, HKU and NYUSH. Also, these are my class right Hl: History, Economics, Biology Sl: English A Lan/Lit, Spanish B, Math AA SL
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I know they want pen on most exams 8except multiple choice where they want pencil). But Is it allowed to use pens which have ersable ink on the exams which require pen? This would make writing english exams as well as physics/biology/chemsitry/math a lot easier (all exams really ) Anyone know for certain if you're allowed to use an erasable pen or not?
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Has anyone else thought that their IB score for May 2020 were too low and did not reflect the score you would have actually gotten if we took the exams. Especially when you got a 5 on the IA but an overall score of 4.
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Hi everyone, I've heard it is possible to get your exam papers reexamined if you feel there's a mistake. Is it so? How long does it take? I've also heard you have to pay for it? And finally, could your grades be lowered as well? Is everything reevaluated? Any info is appreciated. Thanks in advance! ~mc
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Hi guys. I’m going into IB art and I would like to know if posting live coursework is allowed? I’ve got an instagram art account (@oceane.leea.saddul)and obviously I would like to update it with what I’m doing, but I hope it doesn’t breach any official rules. Thanks!
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Hi! I'm starting IB this August and I was wondering what supplies (notebooks, binders, folders, etc)/textbooks/resources I would need. Or if any of you have any useful tips or websites, I would really appreciate it. My subjects are : HL - English A Lang/Lit, Psychology, Business SL - Biology, Spanish AB Initio, Math Application and interpretation (starting this year) Thank you!!
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I'm doing HL Chem Physics and Math. I heard that BM is considered a soft subject by universities, I don't know if CS is considered the same. Which subject is easier? I'm going to be doing engineering but I've heard that CS is not required and isn't preferred, and BM provides practical knowledge and allows to be more rounded. Does CS help in university, how much programming content is involved? What should I take? Thank you. Sorry for asking this question before but I am still in doubt.
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Hi everyone, im an Ib student quite stupid to fail the IAs this year(they are externally evaluated this year) i get 21 points, and i need these 3 points to enter the university, otherwise i need to wait for one more year till the next round. My parents are already mad at me so i need help. Im thinking to do the re-evaluate thing, but i dont know if it worth to do it or not. The three points i want to get from math, english a and chemistry. In both math and english i need 3 points to get to the next boundary, and so i can get a 4 there. and chemistry, i have a 2, 6 points to the next boundary, can u give me some advice.
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I would be grateful if anyone would help me with the following question: I got my results and in Math I got a 6 (with 1 point away from a 7) and in Biology I got a 6 also (with 2 points away from a 7). I knew that this year the remarking system is different from past years, as there is a new "tolerance grade" set for each subject, according to the IB "Enquiries Upon Results (EURs) for May 2020" report. In this regards, I was thinking of asking for a remark in both subjects. Do you advise me to do that or is there a risk of lowering my grade or is it unworthy in these new set "tolerance" rules? (Please note that I am at the top grade percentage of a 6 in bot…
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Hello everyone, I just got my ib grades today and my Maths, Business and TOK are one mark off the next grade. Should I send it for a remark? And what is the possibility that they’ll change the mark?
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Hello. It would be pleasant to receive advice. I finished my first year and I'm taking a double bachellor title. The IB and a national baccaloureate. I can say that I don't have any predicted grade but I'm qualified with a nine out of ten (median final mark in all the subjects) for my first year in the classwork for the national baccaloureate, this is not acurate and I would say that I could take 5/7 in all the subjects except from maths wich would be something between 4 or 5 of 7. I wants to pull them to a six but as I've said the syllabus gets mixed and I havent done any past papers. I have to recall the units of every subject as I don't remember part of them, because o…
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Hello I am currently doing a pre-IB curriculum, and for my group 3 and 4 subjects I have chosen economics and physics respectively. Only recently have I realised that my school does not provide SL econ and physics, and whilst I am happy to take HL physics, I remain skeptical about taking HL economics, as I have no intentions of doing an economics-related major in university. The only reason I chose economics in the frist place was because the only other group 3 offerings were psychology and business management, both of which I have even less interest in. However, I would be able to take SL for those subjects and free up a HL subject. Is this advisable? I am alr…
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Hey I'm going into mt first year of IB! I heard that examiners reports are super useful for exam prep so does any one have any links they could share with past reports by examiners about specific exams? Thanks!
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Hello! I am a rising 11th grader and initially selected the courses: HL History, HL Geography, HL English LL, SL Spanish LL, SL Biology, and SL Math Applications and Interpretation. I am considering to switch from HL Geography to HL Biology, and change to SL Math Analysis. However, I would then have two very content heavy HL courses (Bio and History), which I have heard very bad things about. How do-able is it to do these courses together? Could someone also provide feedback on the new maths courses? While I heard that universities do not care which one you pick unless you study a mathematical field, I am aware that SL Math Applications and Interpretation is akin to…
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Hello, I’m in DP1 and this year my average grade for nearly all my subjects is a 6. And because of this pandemic, some of my grades have dropped. If I were to study a lot in the summer, what is the probability that I will improve my grades before January 15th (final predicted grades used for universities). Is it too late? I am freaking out.
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i am choosing my IB subjects in this moment, what do you think of: HL English, psychology, design tech and SL Spanish, math and chemistry
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Hey! I'lll be starting the IB, August 2020. I have about two months of freetime so I was wondering if there are any things I can do to prepare myself. Someone recommended learning the MLA Style citation technique so I'm doing that. I'm also doing a precalculus course on Khan Academy. My subjects are HL math aa HL economics HL global politics SL chemistry SL english a SL french b I've never done economics in my life before. So what would be a good resource (ONLINE!) to study it? Anything else that IB students need to do during the school year but have no time to do and can do it the summer before?
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Hey! In my country tutoring is a business run by adult teachers and not students outside of schools. I'm going to be attending quite a prestigious school this August(2020) but even though everyone is supposedly smart here, they all attend extra tuition classes. The school teachers are really good and the school asks everyone to approach the teachers and not enrol for tuition classes but nobody listens. On another note I have been studying a national curriculum upto grade ten so i have no exposure to the teaching methods of the IB. My board was quite focused on memorisation and rote learning. We barely undertook research work which I hear is a very important part…
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Hi, I really want to study Law in university so here's my choices for subjects next year (I'm in pre-Ib) HL English HL History HL Psychology/Business and Management SL Math SL Biology SL Spanish As you can see I haven't decided whether I want to study Psychology or Business and Management, what do you guys think would be best? Which of these subjects is the hardest? And does my subject choices look good for applying for Law at universities in the UK. Please help me out, thanks. Nimra Iqbal.
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I wasn't able to do my iGSCEs because of the entire covid situation, so essentially I have summer break already and i've gotten to the point where I just want to do something productive for IB. Does anyone know any way that I can start studying for IB a bit early on my own?? My HLs are Maths AA, Eng Lit, Econ and my SLs are Spanish B, Geo, and Physics I wanted to try doing Econ early but I think there's a new syllabus that's happening from next year and that's not out yet. I honestly don't know how/ where to start.
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Hey guys can y'all please tell me which textbooks are great for the following IB subjects: HL-Phy,Chem,Math SL-Eng A, French B, Business management Thank you
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