Physics (25 total posts)

Choosing IB Subjects

July 25, 2014
This is a slightly stranger post for IB students.  It is actually a discussion for those considering the IB and in particular, what subjects you should be taking. In truth, the details are primarily focused on trying to help students either in the UK or intending to...

Two courses in ONE – Step carefully

The 2014-15 academic year will be a very strange one for Group 4 in the IB.  All of the syllabuses (except Sorts Science) change.  Most students might feel that this is not such a problem because all you do is simply choose your subjects.  Actually however, this is...

Social life, what social life?

March 31, 2014
Focus and determination are crucial at this time, is you are to achieve the ultimate grades that match your potential!  Anything less could spell disaster. There is no doubt that this time is particularly stressful for IB Physics students.  The upcoming exams are...

Group 4 Project – Start Early to not be disappointed

December 1, 2013
  The group 4 project is a piece of work that all IB students have to do – it is so important for you to do this, that you fail the Diploma if you do not do it.  As such, your school should be making you aware of this very soon now.   For those that do not...

Exam Advice – the Devil is in the Details

October 31, 2013
This post is aimed at those students who are aiming high in the IB and want to do well in the exams.  Note:  that should be all of you! You may feel that the exams are a long way off, but for some students, they are just about to begin – the November session is about...

To Teach or not to Teach?

September 28, 2013
The best IB student will also be a teacher! After teaching for 32 years, I strongly believe this to be true.  Obviously and IB student is a … student.  However, it is really important that time is spent sorting out the material that is presented to you.  All the...