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Tips on how to get a good grade in IB Biology SL/HL

IB Biology is quite hard when it comes to learning the content, memorizing all the keywords/definitions/key-terms/diagrams and etc. There is a lot to know in IB Biology and the examiners are usually strict in the exam when it comes to answering the questions, they are always looking for specific keywords and key-terms and it is very easy to lose marks trust me I’ve been through it and it can be very frustrating. However, there are a few things I have been doing during my study sessions which have helped me understand and learn the topics more easily and efficiently. 

Get the IB Biology syllabus it is very crucial when it comes to studying because you need to know what to exactly study and what you need to know and all the exact definitions. It is all in the syllabus and nothing will ever come in the exam that is not in the syllabus apart if they ask some critical thinking questions that require a bit more outside knowledge. So I suggest you get the syllabus, you can find it online or simply ask your teacher I am sure they have a copy of the syllabus. 

Get the IB Biology study guide, it will make your life way easier and will save you more time. Everything you need to know is in the study guide, it is brilliant tbh. All the definition are there, all key-terms, and all the topics are summarized nicely and in a simple way. Just go through all the topics there and highlight all the stuff you need to know (which you would have known already because you have the syllabus) you can get the study guide from Amazon. 

Don’t study from the textbook, you can go through it and read the topics before you actually start studying so you know the content and have a bit of knowledge but I don’t suggest you study from it because it will take you a long time to pick out all the specific things you need to know and it is often just explanations of the topics so perhaps if you don’t understand something then go back and read it in the textbook but don’t actually study from the textbook. Study from the study-guide. 

Start making notes from the beginning of the year don’t leave it til the end of year 12 or year 13. Just do it topic by topic from the beginning trust me on this. So at the end of the year, you’ve got all the notes on the topics ready and you can start revising from them and memorizing everything you need to know. ( there will be a lot of notes to make ) 

If you don’t understand something go ask your teacher or watch youtube videos, there are a lot of things to know and in details and it is very confusing sometimes especially if you take HL Biology. But you can always go watch Alex Lee’s videos he is great at explaining the topics. https://www.youtube.com/user/misterleescience/videos 

Finally, my last tip is to read a lot, outside knowledge can really help when it comes to IB Biology and not just this subject it is crucial in every IB subject and I am sure your teacher will tell you this but it is true and important to really understand biology it might be the reason you go from a level 6 to a level 7. 

I hope this helps, we all know how hard IB can be and my prayers are with you people who are starting the IB Diploma this year. Best of luck and stay strong you gonna need it. If you have any questions you can message me :) 

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IB Decisions: What to consider when choosing Highers and Standards

When choosing IB subjects, I’m sure we all have our dilemmas when choosing whether to take a subject as higher or standard (I definitely did) and I regretted my choice, as I didn’t have my priorities right, so I thought I’d create a list in order of most important factor to least important factor (this is subjective) to help you out in choosing! Here goes: 

1. How much do you enjoy this subject?: If you are stuck between, for example, Biology and English higher, why would you choose the one you like least? Doing a subject for higher means more lessons, therefore more content, which then means you will overall spend way more time on it. If you are going to have to dedicate yourself to a subject it might as well be a subject you really enjoy as the extra work you spend on it won’t be such a burden, it’ll be enjoyable and therefore you’ll get more out of it!

2. Do you need to take it higher for a certain uni course?: I was unsure if I should put this as second most important, but I know that for a lot of people, going to University is extremely important and the choice can hinder people’s opportunity. For example, if you want to do medicine, you have to do two sciences at higher level. However, if you don’t plan on doing a course which requires you to do certain subjects at higher level, this may be less of a priority but you may want to consider the skills certain subjects will give you if you want to go into Law, for example, doing more humanities subjects at higher level may be useful. 

3. The course structure: (This links to the first point) but Say you quite like biology, but then you realise that the topics studied at higher level are topics hate, then this could well be a factor when considering whether to take a subject at higher level. 

4. How good are you at the subject?: I chose this as one of the least important factors, as after placing it as the most important factor in choosing between two subjects, I realised that it is in fact, one of the least important. Exam results are not always the best indicator of your ability in a subject. Liking a subject more correlates with getting a better grade in the end, cause you have more interest in it and therefore will make you work harder!

Hope these tips helped!

- Maria x 

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How to handle being ill and going to school

I figured it was the perfect time to do this post considering I was dying of a cold this morning and now have to try and do some biology revision (killer). Also, it’s winter so it’s quite likely a lot of people have a cold right now. 

1. Sleep: Your teachers, parents, friends, acquaintances and random people in the street have probably banged on about how important sleep is to you (Especially if you’re ill). Yet, it seems that it goes in one ear and out the other for some people as a lot of us find ourselves surviving on like 4 hours of sleep because we just HAD to watch another episode of Black Mirror. As 16-18-year-olds, 8 hours of sleep is ideal (everyone is different, you might find 7 hours is enough). Essentially, what you want to do is “sleep off” your illness. 

2. Pace: If you’re ill, rushing through things is going to be even more exhausting. Even if you have tonnes to do, you just can’t push your limits when you’re ill, since you have less energy, get distracted easily etc. You’ll have to accept the fact that you may only get one piece of work done that day. 

3. Priorities: Your first priority should be getting better so that you feel good and are able to handle school. This could mean not getting any work done so that you can rest. If you can handle doing some work, it would be advisable to do what is due the soonest (sometimes we like to procrastinate by doing things that are due in like 2 weeks). 

4. Catching up on work: If you miss a day of  school, make sure you ask your friends to send you pictures of their class notes, because we all know that if you turn up to class after missing a lesson the teacher goes absolutely INSANE if you tell them you didn’t do the homework because you missed a lesson. Trust me, don’t do it. You will regret it SO much.

If you’re ill at the moment, hope you get well soon so that school is less painful for you x

-Maria 

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IA vs. EE. What Is the Difference Between an IB IA and IB EE?

Want to know what is the significant difference between IB Internal Assessment and IB Extended essay? I have explained all in the article

The IB diploma is one that many students all over the world undertake. As part of this program, they must take the internal assessment and submit an extended essay. In this article, you will get to know all about what these two are and what is the significant difference between IB Internal Assessment and IB Extended essay.

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How long is the IB Extended Essay?

Wondering how many pages does the extended essay have to be? Get to know what is IB extended essay word count minimum and maximum.

The IB extended essay is designed to ensure that students learn critical learning skills and can organize their thoughts correctly. The idea is to help students build their skills and empower them to solve more complex real-life problems. However, most students tend to wonder how long the extended essay should be. SO! let’s figure out how many words is an extended essay.

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Extended Essay Requirements For The Years 2022/2023

Our expert writers have collected a list of most important requirements and features for IB extended essays. Learn more by reading the blog.

The main idea behind the IB extended essay is to promote research and writing skills. While students can choose the research topic themselves, they have to be in touch with a supervisor who guides them throughout. There are many other aspects and criteria for the IB extended essay that students have to follow. We have collected all those key moments you should focus on in this article.

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The Best IBDP Preparation Online tips

Have faith in yourself How long have you been believing in Santa Claus? You should believe in yourself for a couple of months! 

Get a clock nearby!  And you know, for sure, how hard you work and take occasional breaks. For long periods, there are consistently decreasing returns to studying!

Don't break days off for work, break assignments!  Avoid slipping into the pit of waiting for an hour to conclude that there has been no improvement! 

Know more about the research logistics!  Know the questions to be answered and the number of marks on which each works. And you're able to keep your eyes on the clock. 

Just be organized! It'll make your life so much easier. 

Ask questions only!  If you do not grasp anything at the time, push your teachers before you do so. Ask for extra assistance, please do not quit until you understand. Try to learn as best as you can as you go along. Asking for support will drive progression.

Before your eyes, hold the trophy! Keep in mind what you work for and still keep it in your mind! It's just going to help you push for IB's 45 to keep inspired. 

Experiment with learning styles!  Try mindmaps, podcasts, and other insane techniques that sometimes with strange approaches make information hold better! 

Keep a neat workspace! Make it an enjoyable opportunity to sit down and learn  It has a psychological impact that is better than you can think! 

Look at self-control if the distraction is motivated by your laptop.  This is a free app that will 'blacklist' all the ties you encounter when procrastinating!

Monitoring Sleep!  There are so many cool apps that will allow us to validate the way we sleep. Ensuring that we get good quality rest is so important for your IB ride! 

Remember to keep your notes in order! This would save so much extra effort when it's time to get down and review. 

Find a planner that suits you!  Finding a spot to keep track of my to-do list helped me keep a calm head as commitments and adjustments started to pile up. There are plenty of schedulers out there, although they are software or paper notes, and not all of them will have what you need. 

Tests guides! The Oxford IB study guides were a game-changer, particularly for my Group 4 courses. The research guides I would describe as textbooks that have been distilled. They demonstrate ideas that make them perfect for reading and revising in a wonderfully easy and lightweight way.

Language B, have some fun!  When studying a foreign language, I would also revert to drilling flashcards or writing out vocabulary lists that, while they can work, take some patience to get through. One of the best things I did was to round up some of my French-speaking friends and have regular talks with them in the language. I gained and greatly enhanced my fluency and belief without knowing it. 

The perfect courses in Ib Training! For your exam preparations, you can select certain IBDP preparation online courses. 

The latter goes for other subjects!  You've got time to find out what suits you! Find it out. Getting 45 in IB doesn't happen by using the same strategies! 

Stay on top of the coursework deadlines!  Start working on them early, so you do not have to do 5 IAs in one week!!

Read the label schemes of past papers, particularly for science topics, when making your notes. They always set out the key things you'd like to remember! The trick is to know what the examiners are going to be looking for in your responses.

Look at what concerns are moderated internally and externally, because you know where you will be helped by the teachers!

Choose a topic you are genuinely interested in for the EE!  If you fake interest and do not please the examiners, it will quickly become clear!

Through active recall, challenge yourself, go through flashcards, attempt to show your friends who don't do the subject a description ... There are plenty of ways to do this, just choose one that suits you! Via active recall, the best way to cram the IB course material into your brain is.

And we've got it there! 45 tips from the top alumni who managed to get 45 in the IB! Do you, as your own tutor, fancy one of them? Try out our Online Tuition Program.

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Introducing me - Presentándome

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Hello!

I am dp studies and I am very happy to be joining the studyblr community! 

As my blog’s description says, I’m currently a law student, IB Diploma Programme Alumna, and also a learning and language enthusiast. 

I look forward to sharing my learning journey - more like adventure - with you, as well as learning tips and motivation! 

Love,

dp

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¡Hola!

Soy dp studies, y ¡estoy muy contenta de unirme a la comunidad studyblr!

Tal y como dice la descripción de mi blog, en la actualidad soy una estudiante de Derecho, ex-alumna del Bachillerato Internacional, y también una entusiasta de los idiomas y de aprender.

Espero con ansias compartir con ustedes mi viaje - más bien, aventura - de aprendizaje, al igual que consejos y motivación para aprender y estudiar.

Con cariño,

dp