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May 62 min read
IB Geography Paper 2 Infographic Question - South Korea's TFR
Here is another practice infographic question, along with a mark scheme for Paper 2. This infographic shows changes in South Korea’s TFR...
May 53 min read
IB Geography Paper 2 Infographic Question - Solar Power By Country
The IB Geography exams around the corner and I imagine students around the world are revising all the content and material they have...
Feb 24, 20232 min read
Teaching the Sustainable Development Goals
As an international educator, it is my responsibility to teach my students about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs are a...
May 13, 20222 min read
IB Geography Paper 2 Tips
1. Focus on command terms and number of marks for each question Here are a few examples of short answer questions that each uses a...
May 5, 20221 min read
IB Geography Paper 2 Practice Tests
One of the most effective ways to revise is to practice as many past papers as you can. The more papers you practice, the more confident...
Apr 26, 20224 min read
A Review of "Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things"
A few weeks ago a student of mine told me about a book, Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things, that he had been recommended...
Apr 17, 20224 min read
Tips for IB Geography Paper 2 Infographic Question
Paper 2 of IB Geography has a 10-mark question based on an infographic. The infographic is based on content related to Unit 1, 2 or 3....
Apr 12, 20221 min read
IB Geography Units 1-3 Key Words
The core units for IB Geography, that all students, whether taking the subject in standard or higher level, must study, are the...
Apr 8, 20221 min read
Half a Crossword – A Fun Vocabulary Activity
A colleague of mine (thank you Dan!) recently told me about an information gap activity called Half a Crossword. Since finding out about...
Feb 5, 20222 min read
Understanding Command Terms
Command terms are action words used in exams and other types of assessments. They tell you how to answer the question or complete the...
Jan 11, 20222 min read
So What Exactly Does “Evaluate” Mean?
In an earlier post, I wrote about analytical skills, and the process of analyzing something. Throughout one’s academic career, as well as...
Dec 28, 20211 min read
PEEL Paragraphs - A Writing Hack
PEEL paragraphs! A simple yet very effective hack to write fantastic paragraphs. The PEEL paragraph method is a way to help you organize...
Nov 20, 20216 min read
My TOK Essay from May 2008
When I was an IBDP student, I remember enjoying Theory of Knowledge. I always looked forward to TOK class because it was a bit of an...
Nov 17, 20211 min read
What is Theory of Knowledge?
Theory of Knowledge is an integral part of the IB Diploma Program. TOK essentially is a course that looks at how we know what we know. It...
Nov 10, 20212 min read
Why IBDP Geography is a Fantastic Course
“What exactly is geography?” I get asked that question a lot by prospective students and their parents. It is a fair question, as there...
Oct 13, 20212 min read
The IB - What is it?
I have a special relationship with the International Baccalaureate. As an IB student, an IB teacher and an IB educator! I earned the...
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