the lanterna blog
Below you will find in-depth reports, thought pieces on modern education, as well as hundreds of tips on how to excel at the IB.
5-Point Checklist for Writing Perfect IB IAs!
Recently, I’ve heard that many first year Diploma students are just beginning to start IB IAs. It’s probably all starting to feel a bit more ‘real’ now, but don’t panic! I’m here to help you make the best start possible with my simple 5-point checklist – five things to keep in mind when you start…
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…
Guest Blogger 1: Make a Difference with CAS
In this week’s blog, Rameen (who studies the IB in Qatar) shares her inspiring CAS experience of volunteering with orphans in Pakistan. Why did you undertake this project? “I’ve always seen children out on the roads when I’ve travelled abroad. Children that are abandoned, that are forced to fend for themselves and those that don’t…
Breaking Down the 2019 TOK Titles: Part 2
In this week’s blog we are looking at the rest of those tricky TOK titles. Read on for some inspiration for your essay! “Disinterestedness is essential in the pursuit of knowledge.” Discuss this claim with reference to two areas of knowledge. The key element of this title is the term ‘disinterestedness’. Your essay needs to…
Breaking Down the 2019 TOK Titles: Part 1
The titles are out and essays need to be written. Yes, it is TOK essay writing time but those essays titles can be notoriously tricky to decipher. Over the next two weeks, therefore, I’m going to be breaking down the titles to give you some ideas for your essay! “The quality of knowledge is best…
5 of the Best Study Vloggers
I’m a firm believer that Youtube is an amazing academic resource. I know it can obviously be a big distraction too, but if you know what to look for, then I guarantee you’ll find some excellent videos to enhance your studying and revision. In this week’s blog I’m going to share with you my five…
IB is Worth it in the End: Hear from Graduates here!
When you’re in the thick of your IB studies, it can be all too easy to lose sight of the benefits of the programme. So this week’s blog is going to remind you that it will all be worth it in the end! I spoke to a number of IB graduates, asking them why, in…
Studying Made Easy: Podcasts to Help you Study
I am the first to admit that studying can be boring. Reading chunky textbooks day in day out, while often necessary, can be mind-numbingly dull. In my experience, one way to alleviate this boredom is to mix up the way you study. When I get fed up of reading, something I tend to do is…
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…
