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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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