International Baccalaureate (IB) explained
With
the increasing trend in Hong Kong for International Schools and
ESF (English Schools Foundation) schools to switch from country
specific syllabuses to the IB many in Hong Kong have been left
asking questions about what exactly the IB is and what it offers.
By Gary Hadler
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IB Subject Resources
The following links
contain a collection of subject specific resource links for IB
students studying different subjects
Anthropology
Biology
Business Studies
Chemistry
Computer Science
Economics
English
Environmental Systems
French
Geography
History
ITGS
Mathematics
Philosophy
Physics
Psychology
Spanish
Visual Arts
IB General :
The following are
some useful links from the IBO official website
IBO home page
http://www.ibo.org/
IBO home page
IB Programme standards
and practices
http://www.ibo.org/pyp/curriculum/documents/progstandards.pdf
IB Programme standards and
practices
Diploma Programme assessment
http://www.ibo.org/diploma/assessment/
Diploma Programme
assessment
IB : The Diploma
Programme
http://www.ibo.org/diploma/
IB : The Diploma Programme
IB : The Middle Years
Programme (MYP)
http://www.ibo.org/myp/
IB : The Middle Years
Programme (MYP)
IB and Copyright
http://www.ibo.org/copyright/faq/index.cfm#students
IB and Copyright
The parents guide to the IB Diploma An essential guide for
parents, this 30-page document is written specifically to
address questions and concerns over the IB diploma and is free
to download:
A directory of schools worldwide that
offer the IB
IB world schools directory
IB News articles
IB in the news
http://www.ibo.org/news/
Here is a selection of articles in the media worldwide about the
IB and its programmes.
The following two articles
give some interesting perspective on the debate that was
conducted in the UK itslef as to whether the IB should replace
the A-levels.
Pros and cons of
replacing A-levels : BBC News Jan 2004
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/3411065.stm
Pros and cons of replacing
A-levels : BBC News Jan 2004
Educationists have been arguing for and against the replacement
of A-level exams in England with a version of the International
Baccalaureate (IB).
In a pamphlet published by the Social Market Foundation think
tank, the School Standards Minister, David Miliband, argues that
the system has suffered from a vocational route that is seen as
weak, and a narrow, overly academic one.
A-levels and IB 'hard to
compare' : BBC News Dec 2003
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/3346299.stm
A-levels and IB 'hard to
compare' : BBC News Dec 2003
England's exams watchdog says A-levels and the International
Baccalaureate (IB) are broadly comparable but have significant
differences of approach.
ITS Educational News
- ITS blog which offers comment and discussion of educational
issues that effect Hong Kong.
IB
Websites for students
IB Help
http://www.ibhelp.com/
IB Help
Help for everyone taking the IB. Advice written by former IB
students can mostly be found in the forum.
IB Student
http://www.ibstudent.eu
IB Student
The aim of this website is to help students who are currently
studying in the IB Diploma Program. The forums provide answers to
any problems you may be experiencing. The "Study" link has
detailed explanations of all the material covered in some
subjects. Finally, the "Jokes" and "Games" are there for you to
blow off some steam, have fun and relax a bit.
IB students
http://www.ibo.org/students/
IB students
As one of the 200,000 IB students worldwide, this page will give
you some shortcuts to information that is relevant to you while
you are studying one of the three IB programmes. For further
support, please contact the IB coordinator at your school.
IB Past Papers : Forum
http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=425212#answer
IB Past Papers : Forum
IB Programme on
Wikibooks and Wikipedia
http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/International_Baccalaureate
International Baccalaureate
( IB ) Programme on Wikibooks and Wikipedia
This will be the main page for study guides, education resources
and revision notes created for the International Baccalaureate (
IB ) Programme on Wikibooks and Wikipedia. The aim is to
collaborate to create a great resource for IB students and
teachers to make their learning, study and teaching easier.
International
Baccalaureate (IB) Wikicity
http://wikicities.com/wiki/International_Baccalaureate
The International
Baccalaureate (IB) Wikicity is worldwide International
Baccalaureate students' archive of notes and materials collected
during lessons. As well as containing general information about
the IB written by its students, the wiki will serve as a
discussion platform for this topic.
IB : Students Place
http://hop.to/IB/
Welcome to IB, Students
Place! This site has been originally developed as a CAS
(Creativity, Action and Service) activity and for students at the
IB programme at Torsberg, Sweden. Later on developed for students
all around the globe.
Wicked IB
http://wicked-ib.winter-flower.net
IB help and notes, links,
downloads and lot's of fun Stuff
Forum for past, present,
and future IB students.
http://www.ibscrewed.net/forum/
ibscrewed.net : Forum for
past, present, and future IB students.
IBW : IB Web for
Students
http://www.ibweb.org/
The IBW is a meeting point
for future, previous and current IB students, perhaps even
teachers and parents. You are free to discuss everyday issues
with your friends worldwide in our forum.
IB Lounge Forum
http://www.iblounge.com/forum/
A forum to discuss issues about the
IB. It was developed to be a meeting place for all the world’s IB
students. This website was
developed by and for IB students.
Extended essay resources
The Complete Guide to
Extended Essays
Every IB diploma candidate must submit an extended essay. This
link has the IB specifications for EE online.
How to write a good research paper, coursework or
extended essay considering the rubric
requirements.
It is
important when writing a research paper,
extended essay or other coursework requirement
to research the paper's rubric requirements.
By looking at how the piece
of work will be assessed it is possible to improve your grade.
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IB Extended Essay (word
doc) from EMB Consultants
http://dp-help.com/
IB Extended Essay (word
doc) from EMB Consultants ... click on 'resources'
IB Extended Essay | Sample extended essay schedule | Sample
progress tracking form | An example of a General Criteria
Checklist |
Extended Essay Titles and Abstracts
EE Titles and Abstracts, graded (pdf, .doc files). Excellent for
getting some ideas on topics to write.
Huskie IB
Parent Organisation - extended essay advice
History Extended Essay Assessment Criteria
History EE Assessment Criteria.
Extended Essay titles
Extended Essay titles from a range of subjects.
EE Subject Guidelines
Extended Essay individual subject guidelines.
The Extended Essay
Subject specific guidelines.
TOK
-
Theory of Knowledge
ToK and Critical thinking.
http://classportals.org/myplace/
This website offers an
approach to Critical Thinking which they call "Thinking Routines"
These resources, lesson plans and suggestions look to be very
useful to the ToK programme especially because of their relevance
to current events and also their use of technology.
ToK Notes
http://amyscott.com/theory_of_knowledge.htm
ToK Notes
Theory of Knowledge (TOK) is a required interdisciplinary course
intended to stimulate critical reflection inside and outside the
classroom
IB Theory of Knowledge (ToK)
Resources at Anagnosis Books
http://www.anagnosis.gr/index.php?pageID=98&la=eng
IB Theory of Knowledge (ToK)
Resources at Anagnosis Books
IBToK Web Sites : These sites form a constantly updated resource
for anyone studying IB Theory of Knowledge.
ToK Notes and Resources
http://www.philosophyonline.co.uk/tok/tokhome.htm
ToK Notes and Resources
Word document versions of the TOK resources to print out
Aims of the Theory of
Knowledge (TOK) programme
http://peernet.lbpc.ca/tok/asewell/tokhome.htm
Aims of the Theory of
Knowledge (TOK) programme
Perception | Reason | Language | Emotion |
How to write a good TOK
essay
http://peernet.lbpc.ca/tok/tokassessment/tokessay/02tokessaystp1.html
How to write a good TOK
essay -
Aims,
Objectives, Linking Questions.
Media Criticism
TOK presentation topic:
Media Ethics and bias.
TOK
Prescribed Titles for November 2006 and May 2007
(pdf file)
KA
ThoK-Notes
TOK notes.
Philosophy Games
Some
TOK related games. Take a look at
Battleground God.
Science and TOK
Notes on
Science and TOK.
TOK Help
Theory of Knowledge resources,
discussion, and essay assistance.
TOK
Prescribed titles for November 2007 and May 2008.
TOK Guide
(pdf file)
TOK homepage
Epistemoloy index
Philosopher.org.uk
IB Exams and mark
schemes
May 2007 and November 2007 Examination Schedule
(pdf file)
You can ask your IB Coordinator for past papers, or you can purchase past
papers and mark schemes from the
IBO Store.
Yahoo Groups - IB
IB Notes Contributers
Yahoo group for IB students. Also has notes for various IB
subjects.
IB World Geeks
Yahoo
group for IB students. Also has notes for various IB subjects.
IB
Students Club Yahoo Group
IB
Anonymous Yahoo Group
ib4ever Yahoo
Group
General IB websites
IB Notes
Notes on lots
of subjects.
The IB Notes
Website
Notes on German,
Latin, Math Methods, Physics, History, and Classical Greek.
revision-notes.co.uk IB Stuff
Notes on Biology, Chemistry,
Physics, English, Economics, Geography, History, Psychology,
Anthropology.
IB Resources
Economics
notes and portfolio essays. Also has Physics and Chemistry labs,
TOK essay, and Computer Science Extended Essay.
Survive the IB
Some biology and psychology
notes. Programs for TI83+ Calculator.
Subject Marking Guides for IB Exams
Full list of subjects on page 3.
Vaughan IB Notes
New site with some notes on
English, French, Math, History, Biology, Chemistry, Physics.
IB
Notes Extravaganza
www.ibstudent.eu
Information and forums for IB
students.
IBaStudent.com
Links to free resources for IB
students, sorted by subject.
Commercial Websites
Please note that
ITS do not endorse any of these websites. These links are
provided just as a service to our vistors.