AISB Grading Policy:
An overview of the newly modified AISB Grading Policy outlining the differences between Academic Practice, Formative Assessment and Summative Assessment.
Course Information:
An overview of the course with contact information, a simplified timeline and grading information.
Schedules
A day-to-day breakdown of what we'll examine as we progress through the course, including readings from the textbook and assessments.
> Y1_S1
> Y1_S2 (starting after Winter Break)
> Y2_S1
> Y2_S2
Homework Updates:
Homework (Y1) (Not available)
When things are assigned and their expected due dates.
Homework (Y2) (Not available)
When things are assigned and their expected due dates.
Support Materials:
Subject Guide (2017) - The updated course with all its details, direct from IB Headquarters.
Command Terms - Important verbs that indicate how a question should be answered.
ESS Glossary Terms - Important course-specific vocabulary that you'll need to know.
Data Analysis Practice - Interpreting and calculating graphical data.
Internal Assessment - Provides guidance for the IA process.
Assessment Criteria - Rubrics with which you'll be assessed and tips for how to achieve well. Click HERE for a Google Doc version.
Sample IA Papers - A variety of exemplar IAs to help you choose a topic and carry out your investigation.
Experimental Design Template - Ensuring lab reports are done properly and completely. VERY HELPFUL.
IA Checklist - Reminders for preparing most lab reports but especially important when preparing the Internal Assessment. VERY HELPFUL.
Exam Preparation:
Prep Sheet Y2_S1 (Not available)
Specimen Papers - Examples of the new exam format for 2017.
Past Papers - Work through these to help prepare for the IB Exam.
Paper Two: Section B Markbands - This rubric will be used to evaluate the final part (9 points) of each Section B question.
General Web Resources
Click on any of the links below to find great resources for all aspects of the course.
A great set of review notes that examines the vast majority of the syllabus, although it is based on the previous course guide.
A decent set of review notes that breaks down various sections of the course. Be mindful that the sections are based on the old syllabus.