Winter test prep strategies for IBDP and I/GCSE

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Making the most of the winter break

For many schools, winter break begins in mid-December and the holidays come with a sigh of relief for students of all ages. While enjoying the Christmas and New Year festivities, there are a few things that students can do to make sure they start the next school term with confidence.

Without the stress of quizzes, homework, and final exams, the holidays are the perfect chance to set aside some quiet time to schedule a tutoring lesson, work on practice sets, or tackle any problem areas. Winter intensive courses allow students to focus on a particular subject and resolve any weaknesses under the guidance of a specialist teacher. Just having a couple of intensive lessons can make all the difference.

How can you tackle the IB?

The IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) is a rigorous programme to be completed in Year 12 to 13 (Grade 11 to 12). In these two years, students are required to study 6 subjects across different subject groups, in addition to completing three core components.

Here’s a brief idea of what the two years of IB study is like. In Year 12, students should begin exploring topic areas for their Extended Essay. Students are expected to conduct independent research and complete a 4,000-word research paper that addresses an issue of global significance. Equally important is preparing for Theory of Knowledge and internal assessments. There are two parts to the Theory of Knowledge assessment: an essay, which is graded by external examiners, and a presentation, which is assessed by one’s teachers.