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Ah yes, the mock exams; that time of year when we get to practice stressing out over exams that seem overwhelming. Most everyone is doing last minute revisions and cramming as much information into their brains as possible, and no one can tell you precisely what it’ll be like. To hopefully lessen your stress, I…
With the mock exams peaking their unwelcome head around the corner, I figured I would do my best Adam Savage impression and bust some mock exam myths! So much erroneous information has been spread regarding these tests, which wouldn’t be so bad if it were all outrageous and easily disregarded. However, the myths I have…
2022 is coming to a close, and Christmas is at your doorstep. You may be excited about the presents others have gotten for you, or you may be excited about that fantastic present you will give someone else. However, you shouldn’t forget about being giving towards yourself—and in that spirit, the best gift you can…
The long-awaited holiday break is almost upon us. For some of us dwelling in the northern hemisphere, snow has come down, covering the Christmas ornaments that decorate the streets. In this time of glee and gingerbread, it is of utmost importance that we do not become so entranced that we forget all about the IB!…
Exam stress sucks. Excuse the bluntness, but as I tested different openers, no words rang as true as those. It sucks. Coping with it starts before you even feel it. However, before we get into all that, allow me to paint a picture to remind you just how bad it can be. You’re sitting at…
It’s (unfortunately) that time of year again, where IB mock exams and target grades start to become a lot more relevant. Today, we’ll run through our top tips of how to get in the right mindset to smash those exams out of the park! Work backwards Step one is of course knowing which mocks you…
Practice. This is how 19-year-old Asha graduated from the IB in 2021 with a whopping 45 points. She has been teaching chemistry, maths and biology with Lanterna since April. After crushing the IB, she set sail for London and is now amid her biochemistry bachelor’s at UCL, taking the world by storm. Obviously, Asha did…
A Beginners Guide to Acing the TOK Essay Here is a complete guide to help you understand – and ace – the TOK essay. TOK – The Theory of Knowledge Essay The Theory of Knowledge is a theoretical knowledge based essay. Students are required to demonstrate their ability to compare and contrast eight areas of…
Anyone who’s completed the IB will tell you the same thing. Things simply get progressively harder as you go throughout the two years. If you’re an IB parent, here are the best ways to support your child deal with the pressure – coming from an IB student who graduated just a couple of years ago!…
When you hear the word “argument”, you might tend to think of an aggressive shouting match, just to get your point across to somebody – the Latin root of the word actually translates as “to enlighten, make bright”. Argumentation, therefore, is much more than merely getting your point across. And, it’s central to writing all…