IB Chemistry
IB Chemistry is a comprehensive, skill-based diploma program taught over two years. It equips students with a deep knowledge of chemistry's practical and theoretical concepts. The approaches to learning (ATL) skills are the driving force of the curriculum. Students undertake experimentation and investigation in a lab or simulated environment to collect data to be interpreted and results to be drawn. Research, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills are only a few examples of the skill set that students will acquire in their journey.
Course Structure and Content
IB Chemistry can be studied at either a Standard Level (SL) or a Higher Level (HL).
For SL and HL students taking their exams, they will adhere to the recently introduced Chemistry syllabus. It is organized into three Structures and three Reactivities - as structure dictates reactivities, and reactivities transform structure. The structures include Models of the Particulate Nature of Matter, Models of Bonding & Structure, and Classification of Matter. All reactivities are led by guiding questions as students investigate: What Drives Chemical Reactions, How Much, How Fast, and How Far? and What are the Mechanisms of Chemical Change?
Higher Level students in both syllabi examine the topics and concepts in greater depth, acquiring more extensive knowledge and developing more sophisticated analytical skills.
All content mentioned above is assessed via internal and external work.
The Internal Assessment (IA), known as the Scientific Investigation, accounts for 20% of the final grade. It requires students to conduct and design their own investigation and submit a report.
The remaining portion of the course's skills and objectives are externally assessed via written papers covering the whole syllabus, with various question types, including multiple-choice, short-answer, and data-based questions.
Tips for Success
- Consistency: IB Chemistry is a challenging subject that requires consistency in your studying habits to achieve the best results! Organizing your time in a way to cover the weekly content is a great way to stay on top of things and avoid accumulated concepts.
- Practice: It is well-known that repetitive and targeted exercises are the way to master any skill/ concept! Luckily, the RV website offers a whole set of revision tools that allow you to practice and test yourself on one subtopic, specific topic, or the entire syllabus!
- Prioritize your well-being: Remember, this is a marathon, not a race! Reaching the final goal requires taking care of your physical and mental health. So, get enough sleep, eat healthy, and, most importantly, have fun along the way!
How does RV help maximize your academic results?
RV IB Chemistry provides you with the best practice and revision tools. First, the Questionbank offers hundreds of questions for all topics/subtopics. After building confidence and familiarity with the material, you can move to more advanced challenges. You can test yourself with RV Topic Quizzes, Mock Exams, the Revision Ladder, and the Prediction Exams!
RV also provides an immersive interactive academic learning experience with our Chatbot, Newton AI, which you can use to address content-related questions and get immediate feedback. Our newest addition is the RV mobile App for both iOS and Android, making learning on the go easier than ever with features like Flashcards! A wide variety of explanatory video solutions for every question and Key Concepts videos are at your disposal at every moment to enhance your learning experience.
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