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Top 5 Essentials for Studying Geography
Geography is one of the broadest topics offered within the IB Diploma Programme. The course asks you to understand a wide range of physical and human processes, while using skills normally encountered in both the sciences and humanities. If you’re struggling to master this combination of knowledge and skills, don’t worry! Here we will take…
Top 5 Essentials for Studying Environmental Systems and Societies
Although ESS is only available at the standard level, it can often be tricky to get your head around (especially as higher-level subjects start to demand more and more of your time). That being said, once you get the hang of it, ESS can become a really fun subject that helps you understand the world…
Top 5 Essentials for Studying Biology
Every group of subjects in the IB has its own set of challenges, and no one strategy will fit every class. So this week, let’s talk about the essentials for studying good ol’ Biology during the IB! 1. Draw diagrams One of the benefits of studying biology is that most topics we learn are…
Top 5 Essentials for Studying Physics
As the school year just started and some people are stressed about their upcoming journey in the IB Diploma Programme, we wanted to take the time to discuss perhaps one of the most infamous subjects for its difficulty … physics. It gets some bad rep and many people think that they’re just not “meant” for…
Top 4 Essentials for Studying Chemistry
Each subject in the IB has its own unique set of requirements and challenges. As a result, how you study will be different for each subject. Here we will take you through the essentials for studying Chemistry in the IB. The Syllabus The syllabus is an absolutely essential part of studying for any…
Top 4 Tips for Getting Started Studying Again
If you’re struggling with getting started studying again at the beginning of a new school year, you’re not alone! Getting back into the routine of studying can be challenging after weeks of free time. Here we’ll take you through our top three tips for getting started studying again. If you’re struggling with motivation, check out…
Top 3 Tips for Getting Motivated
At the beginning of the school year, it can feel extra challenging to get motivated. You’ve likely spent weeks relaxing and thinking about anything other than school! Transitioning back into the mindset of full days at school can be overwhelming. In this blog post we’ll go through our top 3 tips for getting motivated again!…
How to Study a Subject you Hate
Everybody enjoys doing what they love, but what about when you have to do something you hate? The IB Diploma covers a broad area of knowledge, and it’s likely that you will have to study something you’re not so keen on at some point during these two years. Not to worry! It is possible to…
Strange memory hacks that you won’t BELIEVE!
As IB students, we’re looking for every advantage we can possibly get when it comes to improving our memory. Countless classes in the IB feel like they’re testing your ability to memorize information more than your ability to actually understand and explain it. Psychology, Biology, Economics, and History are often cited as the most difficult…
IB Video Resources you HAVE to Check Out!
If your school has moved online you might be noticing that some of your teachers might not be the best at conducting online classes. It takes some work and time getting used to teaching over Zoom/Google Classroom as opposed to in-person! Luckily, there are experts in online IB teaching available for free! With the help…
