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IB DP Category 2
Berlin, Germany, 23 - 25 August 2024
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IB DP Category 1
Online (IB Approved), 25 - 27 October 2024
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Hi fellow chemistry teachers. I am leaving IB this year but ABSOLUTELY recommend that you lobby your coordinators and administrators to get access to this site. It is something I wish i had done/been aware of and done YEARS ago. Geoff makes things easily...
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- In question 1 I think you've rounded the answer twice. Once from 5684.8 to 5685, then again from 5685 to 5690. Wouldn't it be better to go from 5684.8 to 5680? Otherwise, I feel like the heat evolved should be quoted to three...
- Hi Geoff,Thanks for replying so quickly and sharing your insights. Very helpful and always appreciated!All the best,Pete
- Hello Pete, If you look at the assessment criteria for Research and Design (p78 in the guide) it states "... include a concise description of the system in which the research question is embedded, and include background theory of direct relevance."...
- Hi Geoff, Question regarding background information - in your interpretation of the new IA criteria, does background information belong more in the Research Design section, or more the Conclusion section? The language has changed...