Development of experimental skills
Labs and experiments in class
We do two different types of labs in the HL Bio course.
- Skill-building labs are designed for experimental learning and have reflection questions that have to be submitted through Google Classroom. IA prep labs are designed not only to practice lab skills but also to practice la report writing skills.
- IA prep labs are completed in IA templates provided by me and are assessed using the IA rubric. These labs receive plenty of specific feedback to improve the student report writing skills, in preparation for the IA. IA prep labs must be submitted through TurnItIn. Only IA-Prep labs may be assessed summatively.
Internal Assessment (see below)
The internal assessment of IB Biology is an integral part of the course and it is compulsory for all students. The IA is completed during the first semester of the senior year. More information about the Biology IA can be found here.