Benefits of IB Exam Preparation Books

For more than a decade, Oxford University Press has collaborated with the IB to create groundbreaking print and digital classroom tools that address the diverse needs of teachers and students around the world. We perform formal studies, conduct school visits, and attend conferences in order to listen to as many IB teachers, coordinators, and school leaders as possible in order to gain a better understanding of these needs.

During these discussions, we are often asked about help for students transitioning from pre-16 to the IB Diploma Programme. We've heard that the difficulties of embarking on this rich and rigorous course of study can feel overwhelming for many students. Best Learning and IB Resources here IB Exam Preparation Books for physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, etc..

We've created an IB Course Preparation series of resources in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology, and Economics, all of which are directly related to our bestselling DP Course Books and designed to thoroughly prepare students to meet the demands of the IB Diploma Programme.

Each text provides straightforward, realistic support for pre-DP students, consolidating subject knowledge and skills while also explaining the IB approach's specific features and expectations.

The materials are designed for students who are about to begin the IB Diploma Program and have no prior experience with IB courses at the pre-college level.

They can be used as a self-study course or as a classroom text, either as part of an intensive pre-DP course or as part of an extended IB Diploma induction.

They're designed to be versatile and adaptable to your specific needs, giving students an extra layer of support at this critical point in their academic journey and putting them on the right track for their DP.

1. Being familiar with the IB method

We understand how difficult it can be to grasp the IB way of doing things: how do you integrate concepts or assess skills? What do the words ATL and TOK stand for? How do the evaluations appear? Covering these foundational elements of the IB pedagogy will eat up precious time in the first year of DP and stall development.

The first section of each Course Preparation resource will focus on presenting the DP course structure and approach, as well as a description of evaluation elements and key IB-specific terminology. We explain expectations and develop familiarity with the IB approach in this way, giving students a substantial head start before they start the course.

2. Establishing a knowledge base

No one can deny that handling a group of students of varying skills, from various colleges, who have completed various pre-16 curricula and have gained varying levels of knowledge, is a difficult task. Working from an unequal starting point will feel like an uphill battle with so much material to cover in the next two years. To address this issue, the majority of each Course Preparation resource is devoted to a detailed analysis of fundamental pre-DP subject knowledge and key words, with plenty of corresponding activities and helpful summaries – ensuring that all learners begin their DP course on the same solid foundation of understanding.

  

3. Emphasizing essential skills

The Diploma Program is about more than just gaining experience. To fully succeed, DP students must be prepared to use a sophisticated skill set – critical thinking, independent questioning, and logical comprehension – and development can be slowed rapidly if students lack trust in these areas. We've included skills-based exercises in every Course Preparation resource, allowing for tailored training in inquiry, critical thinking, math, and practical skills, and ensuring that all students have the skills they need to excel in the DP classroom.

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