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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Hi, I have recently started the IB program and I just wanted to ask if my subjects are good, if I were to go into International Relations. My subjects are: English A HL French B HL Geography HL History SL ESS SL Math AI SL What other career pathways could my subjects lead me to other than International relations?
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“To what extent were railways involved in the downfall of Tsarist Russia and the eventual succession of power to the Bolsheviks during the time period 1891-1922” someone pls tell me if this is a viable history EE question i'm going demented and I don't understand whether this question can be used
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Heyyy so since Im done with my maths exams (M22)I am planning on selling my revision village account to someone. Let me know if you're interested! Im selling it for $70USD but that price is negotiable. Its a gold account so there's no expiry date.(on the website there is my but you can just email them to extend it for free) Its really useful and really helped me with my exams. (especially the videos explaining past paper answers). Soooo let me know
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Here's my choice for now Chinese A SL English B SL Economics HL Physics HL Math AA HL I want to study astrophysics or astronomy for my major, and I'm struggling for my last subject choice between history SL and chemistry SL. I'm ok with chemistry but I like history more and it easier for me. But I know that its definitely more beneficial if I choose chemistry...... so should I just choose chemistry?
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I just want to share the reality that is happening at Australian International School Dhaka, Bangladesh. This is so unfortunate to find out that the mentioned school is a prestigious IB World School in Bangladesh where the MYP coordinator is not competent enough to conduct her activities at school by showing negative attitudes towards the parents and supporting a teacher who is not capable enough to conduct classes as well. The coordinator is very much biased towards the science teacher who is having chemistry background and do teaches Physics at the 9th class where she is not being able to even teach the very basic issues. We the parents have complained again and again b…
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hi all, i am currently a year 11 student attending an international school in asia. as such, i am currently preparing to sit my igcse exams in 2023 and beginning the process of selecting ib options. for some context, i am still unsure of what i want to pursue in my post-secondary education. my two main potential routes are classical music (i come from a musical family and play both classical piano and violin at a diploma level), and an undecided area of study in the humanities/social sciences (my main interests include economics, international relations/geopolitics, etc. - i have also considered a ppe (or equivalent) degree as well as law). i have also recentl…
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I'm doing a bio EE on plant germination and a bio IA on bacteria, however, they both mention the use of enzymes. Is it ok if I reuse my background information on enzymes for both?
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Hi all, I'm thinking of doing my Math IA (I take Applications and Interpretations at the standard level) on the correlation between two factors, using Pearson's Correlation Coefficient and Chi-Squared Test and perhaps as an extension comparing the precision between these two methods. Is this too simple, or can I still score well (as in a 6/7) in the mathematical understanding aspect? Cheers.
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I want to test the effect of varying the concentration of an acid to observe how effective different concentrations are at delaying enzymatic browning. Will I be penalised for going with such a simple experimental procedure, or can I still achieve a 6/7 as long as my report is well-written? Cheers.
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Hi for the extended essay, I wanted to tackle more about the asian culture today like how female are still undervalued over men especially In asian households. can this be related to the subject of language literature? or the beauty standards of what social media dictates to us, can this be related to langlit or no? do you have any recommendations or tips huhu thank you! I have one for visual arts which is How did Pablo Picasso's use of the Surrealism / Cubism Movement Artistic Expression Arouse Sentimentality?
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I got a total average of 80.95% on my report card. 2 95-100 ranges, the rest all 80's range, except my science in which I got a 70. I got all E's in my learning skills. Will that be enough for them to consider me? I want to apply for Bayview SS
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Hi! I wanted some advice on my course selection in ib, i am planning to study architecture somewhere in Europe, such as italy. My course selection currently is as follows: Math AA SL Physics Art economics English A French B currently, I was planning on taking Art, Physics, and either economics or english as my HL classes and Math AA, french B, and either economics or english as my SL classes. I don't think i would be successful in taking Math AA as an HL course as I struggle a little bit, is math HL a requirement for architecture? will Math AA SL suffice? I would appreciate some feedback as to which of my courses should be …
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Hi guys, I was just wondering if there's anybody with the same problem as me. I just came to another country from Russia and was not expecting that at all, but anyway i got to IB, started my lessons and I was shocked at how the whole process of teaching is different. It feels like nobody's teaching us, but we must do it ourselves. Maybe somebody from countries near Russia, which I know has the same process of studying and teaching as there, faced the same problem as me? How did u handle it, taking to the point the speed of the whole IB and how fast are u passing the topics?
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Is a teacher recommendation from a Grade 8 teacher required in 2022 entrance?
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I'm entering 11th grade this year, and I would like to study International Relations in college. This is my schedule: - English Lit SL - Spanish Lang & Lit HL - Economics HL - Geography SL/History SL - Biology HL - Math A&A SL Is this a good schedule? I can't decide between Geo and History, which one do you think is better for what I want to do? Thank you, I appreciate any advice!
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Hello! I would like some help with my ia question. I currently want to do something with Joan of Arc’s trial, like… To what extent was Joan of Arcs trial politically and religiously motivated to find her guilty? thank you.
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Hi Y'all, I'm wanting to do my History IA on the berlin wall because I'm interested in the German culture. I don't really know much about the topic at the moment to create a proper question to make an analysis. But with the research i have done im interested in how the nation made agreements and or treaties to "allow" the wall to be brought up and how it affected the civilians in Germany. so my struggle is to create a question to make it sound semi solid. Maybe the idea of "The effect of the berlin wall during 1958-1961 on societal and geopolitical standards" any ideas? :) thank you for whoever helps
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So I'm in ib dp1, take chem hl, eng A sl, german ab initio sl, physics sl, math aa hl, history hl and music (as a 7th subject just for myself). And I feel like I'm failing ib. I'm good with I'm not rly good at my subjects but I'm sure I can pull them up if I try harder. The thing is PHYSICS. I got 1 on my last test ( and usually get low grades such as 3). Idk what to do. I thought I still have time to improve before next year and then realised that I will need predicted grades in the beginning of next year for my uni application. So if I start now will they give me good ones? Overall what do u think bout it? Also the thing is technically I can drop phys and c…
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Hello, I'm currently in G10 but I just want to ask and prepare for the IB in advance. I haven't studied in overseas for a long period so my english ability is worse than others. (I'm an EAL student.) Though I got high score in the english proficiency test, I'm not sure if it is okay to take the English A SL instead of choosing English B HL. I heard that English B has more disadvantages compare to English A SL... what should I do?
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So for the past weeks I have been thinking about my maths IA but I am just really unsure about my topic. I was thinking about a research question like this : How long would it have taken for every human to get covid 19 if there weren't any restrictions. I am doing maths AI in HL and I would just like to know your opinions or suggestions about my idea.
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Hi everyone, I have just started DP 1 two or three weeks ago and I am VERY VERY confused for making the booklist for my Hindi which is a self taught language. Could someone please give me some recommendations if you have taken Hindi self taught language or if you could share your booklist🤕. I would be VERY grateful to you guys. Thank you everyone in advance!!😌😌
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Hi! I’ll be choosing my subjects this year and I really need help in choosing them. I’d like to study astrophysics or astronomy later on but is it possible to choose physics and biology HL? I can choose only two as my school requires that we take English as one of the HL’s. I was thinking about it and heard bad opinions on HL maths, but I have a thing for biology so would it be possible to get into astrophysics with SL maths, HL physics and HL biology?
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What is the lowest grade you can get in grade 7 term 2 report card to get into the IB program? I currently have a 70, 80's and two 95's. I have an Average of 81, will that be enough for them to consider me?
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Does anyone have any great ideas for business or math, I've been looking for business and can't really find anything with great amount of sources. For math I was interested in time dilation or hdi index but I don't have a specific question regarding them.
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hi, if you live in the USA can you please fill out a survey for my Math AI (SL) IA! it will only take less than a minute, thank you sm Favorite Holiday Cookie
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Hello there fellow IB sufferers, itsa me, Mario, joining y'all in this hellhole • Here are my two options: HL: Turkish A Lit, English B, Biology SL: Maths AA, German AB Initio, Business or HL: Turkish A Lit, English B, Maths AA SL: Biology, German Ab Initio, Business Basically the only change is the levels of Maths and Biology. I want to be a character and/or environment designer for animations and/or video games, and I want to study that in Berlin. My German is currently B1/B2 I believe, but my school only offers German as AB. I am also currently preparing an arts portfolio and doing freelance work every now and then. (I make enoug…
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Hi! I am currently working on completing my extended essay for the International Baccalaureate program. Attached is a questionnaire aiding in this endeavor. If you could complete the link and share it with family and friends, it would be a huge help. Thank you so much! Questionnaire Link: https://forms.gle/7DrWwRvHwsiPULSZ8
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Hi! I'm doing the Ib entrance exam for Alexander Mackenzie High School. I have no idea how to practice nor does the website for the school have anything helpful about the exam. Does anyone know any books/websites that can help with the french and english portion of the exam? Or even for the math portion. Also does anyone have a link for a practice exam? Do the grade 7 final report card marks weigh a lot on the application? (My average was 93.5) Sorry for all the questions, but you would be a lifesaver if you could answer them! Thank you and have a nice day.
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Hey everyone, I am entering DP next year and I am still struggling with some decisions, for now I can choose either a school with high reputation but I may have a lower score (Only Math AAHL and Literature and Math aa and literature may be too hard. ) or a school where I may have a better mark and have stayed for the past 2 years. How should I choose… Oh and also will two science hl be too challenging or its ok
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Hi, I have a few questions regarding applying to Pre-IB at Parkdale Collegiate Institute. (The entrance exam is on January 10th, 2019) My average for my final grade 7 report card is 82%, and for my grade 8 report card I got 2 Es and 4 Gs as well as 5 progressing very wells and 5 progressing wells. What would be the chances I'd get accepted? I aim to do well on the entrance exam, and based on my marks above, if i achieve a 85% or above on the math assessment and write a good essay, would I be able to get in? How many students apply to Parkdale CI for IB each year, and what are the chances of being accepted depending on your marks? Would studying al…
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Hi! Im starting pre ib at bss this year, and I was wondering if anybody knows what books or things i should look into to at least get a head start or prepare myself for the classes! Thank you!
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I believe I deserve a higher grade in the IA. How can I request a re- moderation? I was informed that I can only request it if the difference between the teachers marks and the IB moderator's mark is more than 15%, which is not the case. What can be done?
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I'm an international IB student who got into Cambridge's Veterinary Medicine program but cannot afford to pay their overseas tuition (9x the domestic student fees!!). I applied to the Cambridge Trust's scholarships but none of them answered me. I also tried to look up some national scholarships from where I'm from but none of them get close to covering a significant portion of the tuition. Going to Cambridge is my lifelong dream and I'm not ready to let this opportunity go away, especially after all the effort I put into these past years. Can somebody help? Is anybody in a similar situation?
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as title says, is it so?
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Hi! So i'm 2 marks away from 5 in Geography HL and I've been wandering what are the chances of the grade going up. I've applied to University College Cork in Ireland and in order to meet the requirements I need at least 5 in two HL subjects (I've received 466 in HL subjects and 447 in SL subjects, 32 points overall). Should I try for a remark or not? And do you know, perhaps, whether I have a chance or not to get into UCC with my resuts? I would really appreciate your opinion :D
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Hey there everyone, I am now moving to grade 11 and ill need to pick my IB subjects. I need some help. To begin with, i want to pursue a career and get a job as a Software Dev. Ill also look into having my own buisness that i have ideas for. The Universities im looking to get into are: Rutgers University NJ NUS Singapore SUTD Singapore New York University NY Some of them just dont show the subject requirements for CS. Ive tried looking for so long but theres nothing there for IB. For my IGCSE i got good grades in Physics, CS, Maths, and Biology. However after taking a look at IB Physics and Maths AA,…
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I am into aircrafts and want to study aircraft engineering in university. Do you know any universities has aircraft engineering bachelor program????
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What does the IB mean exactly when they say an essay should have "spatial emphasis"? What is the definition of spatial emphasis in regards to geography ee?
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