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How to Smash the Last Term of the IB!
You’ve done it. Almost. Only a couple of months until freedom. But how can we make them count? In this blog, we discuss the four steps to make sure you smash your last term of the IB and get the score you deserve! Step 1: Fill in the Gaps! We all know that the…
Master your Revision: Past Papers & Mark Schemes
This week’s blog is a reminder of, in my opinion, the best revision resources out there – past papers and mark schemes. I know they might not seem like the most creative revision methods, but I promise that they’re an excellent way to master how to apply your knowledge. They can also be a good…
Understanding Command Terms in IB Exam Questions
Understanding command terms and knowing exactly what exam questions want from you is crucial. It’s key to getting as many marks in the bag from your examiner! So, in this week’s blog, I’m going to break down some common command words in exam questions. I hope this will help those of you who are about…
How to Manage Disappointing Mock Results
Many of you will have just got back your mock exam results. Hopefully, many of you will be happy with your results. For some of you, though, I’m sure they weren’t quite what you were hoping for. This can be stressful- especially if you have to achieve a certain point score for uni. I think…
4 Fun Festive Revision Techniques!
Christmas time, mistletoe, mine pies…and all that IB revision. Whilst the Winter break is often filled with joy, celebration, and lots of food, some of you might be dreading the studying that also needs to happen. But try and view the festive holidays as a positive. You have all this time to recap and revise…
6 Ways to Make Revision More Fun!
Revision is one of my least favorite words. Even a casual mention of it makes me shudder. It always reminds me of dull, repetitive work with little room for fun. This doesn’t have to be the case though! Below I’ve listed my top 6 ideas on how to make revision (a bit more) fun. Enjoy!…
Appy Studying!
I’m sure a lot of you have been told to put your phone away when studying. Whilst this is obviously a beneficial way to avoid the instagram scroll every five minutes, this week’s blog will look at how your phone is actually an amazing resource to help you focus. There are multiple great study apps…
November IB Exams: The Ultimate Revision Guide
There may be a number of reasons why you are sitting your IB exams in November. Most students take November exams, however, because they are resitting. Now, there is nothing bad about this. Yes, it might be frustrating but there are so many different factors that can affect your exam performance. In this blog, I…
Study Smart Over Summer
Picture this: school is out, the sun is shining, you and your friends have organised the most epic trip to the beach… Sounds dreamy right? And then it hit you. Yes, you are still an IB student, even in summer. Doing school work over summer sucks, let’s all agree on that now. Annoyingly, being a…
Avoiding Revision Burnout During Study Leave
Ahead of you lies a vast stretch of empty days, and it’s your responsibility to fill them. Planning your schedule from now until exams can be incredibly daunting. How many hours a day should I be studying? How many breaks should I be taking? Can I have days off? Getting to grips with these things…
