What are “Command Terms” in the IB?

1. What are “Command Terms”? You may have seen some of these words in the problem statement of an IB Past Paper. DescribeExplainEvaluateDetermine It’s very important in the IB exam to understand what exactly you are being asked. “Command...

What are IB Internal Assessments (IA)?

1. What is an “IA” in the IB curriculum? The Internal Assessment often known as the “IA” is an assignment that is evaluated within your school by your IB class teachers, in comparison to External Assessments like the final exam which are sent...

How to Choose IB Subjects

One of the biggest challenges IB students face in the beginning is choosing the subject from each subject group. But, once the decision is made, you can’t change the subject throughout the course unless you change the course from IBDP to IB certificate or non-IB...

What is the IB Learner Profile?

1. What is the IB Learner Profile? The IBO describes the International Baccalaureate® (IB) learner profile as “a broad range of human capacities and responsibilities that go beyond academic success.” IB Learner Profile embodies the IB mission of developing...