How do I do well in IB biology?

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Learning new material:

Make good notes. Due to the amount of content needed for the IB Biology Exam, it is important to have a go-to source of any information that could come up.
Make flashcards for vocabulary and key terms.
Make mind maps, flowcharts and draw diagrams for the various processes.
Mind maps are great for.

What do you learn in IB biology?

Topic 1: Cell Biology. Topic 2: Molecular Biology. Topic 3: Genetics. Topic 4: Ecology.

How do I cram for IB biology?

How Do You Start Revising?

Scope the entire subject. Scope the whole subject using the official IB Biology guide.
Attempt and analyse a full timed P1 and P2 past paper. Don’t overthink.
Create the Recall Spreadsheet. Create a google spreadsheet with all the paper 2 extended response questions from the last 5-7 years.

Is IB biology the same as AP biology?

These include cellular/molecular biology, genetics, ecology, evolution, physiology, etc.. However, the AP curriculum has a clear focus on the “micro” aspects and goes in-depth on those topics. On the other hand, IB Biology covers some topics that are not in the AP curriculum.

Can you cram for IB?

Essentially, the best method of cramming is to prioritise and get an idea on the main points of the topic. While it doesn’t mean you’re going to be a master at the unit (due to the time constraint), it’s the most efficient method to maximise the amount of information you need to do well on the test.

What is the hardest science in IB?

1. Further Maths HL. The Further Maths HL course in IB is easily one of the hardest subjects to nail from the lot. However, any student who wishes to pursue University studies in science, engineering, or commerce should definitely go for this subject.

How early should you start studying for IB exams?

The ideal time you should begin revising a subject should be 38 days before you have to appear for it. You want to do your first revision on day 1, the second round of revision should be done on the 8th day, and the final revision should be done a day before the exam.