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IB Visual Arts: the Comparative Study, Process Portfolio
A guide to IB Visual Arts: the three assessment components — Comparative Study, Process Portfolio and Exhibition — HL vs SL requirements and how each is marked.
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IB guides, IA / EE notes and exam strategies
From Internal Assessment and Extended Essay examples to HL/SL course guides, we share content here that makes the IB Diploma Programme journey easier.
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IB Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
What is IB Theory of Knowledge (TOK)? How the TOK essay and exhibition work, the assessment criteria, the 3 bonus points with the Extended Essay, and how to move up the marking bands.
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IB Computer Science: the syllabus, the IA solution and exam papers
Core plus the HL topics: abstract data structures, OOP, resource management. Paper 3 runs on the released case study; the IA is one working program.
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IB Extended Essay (EE): choosing a topic, research question
How to write the IB Extended Essay (EE): choosing a subject and research question, the 4,000-word structure, the assessment criteria and the RPPF, plus how to reach an A grade.
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IB TITC explained: Turkey in the 20th Century and how it is assessed
TITC combines history, geography and sociology. Paper 1 and Paper 2 are 30% each; the 2,000-word internal assessment carries 40% of the grade.
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IB Maths AA vs AI: which course should you choose?
IB Mathematics Analysis and Approaches (AA) vs Applications and Interpretation (AI): the differences in syllabus, exam structure and university requirements, with guidance by student profile.
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IB Physics: syllabus structure, exam papers and how to score a 7
A guide to IB Physics: the syllabus themes, HL vs SL, the three exam papers, the Internal Assessment and the measurement/uncertainty skills that decide marks.
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IB Biology: syllabus, the Individual Investigation IA and exam
A guide to IB Biology: the syllabus organisation, HL vs SL, the three exam papers, the Individual Investigation IA and the skills that separate a 5 from a 7.
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IB Business Management: syllabus, the IA and exam papers explained
The five units, and why Paper 1 turns on the pre-released case study. Plus the HL concept extension and the IA research question that carries it.
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