Timing is everything
This post will help your students plan their responses to exam questions based on the time available. Several teachers have expressed concern that Paper 1 is significantly shorter for students than in...
Banning social media use
Now we are in the New Year of 2026, some of us will have made resolutions that might (or might not) last until at least February. My resolution is to switch off my social media reminders on my computer...
Your IA queries
The IA is now an IA proposal for research that the student is not expected to carry out, but is expected to plan carefully. It involves designing research to investigate a relevant issue for a chosen...
Guide update: Learning objectives
The recent update to the guide (16.12.25) and the creation of an FAQ page on My IB has many important updates. This blog post will explain the changes to the learning objectives. Although most of the...
Assessment updates
Yesterday, IB released the updated guide and an FAQ page on My IB. I recommend downloading the guide to replace the original copy. This new version will be the only version used in assessment, unless...
Updating the animal research debate
The debate about the responsible use of animals in research has moved on since the use of animals for research in developing beauty products was banned. Now, politicians are discussing if the use of animals...
Improving interpersonal relationships
The FT articles I am writing, the original articles that generate them, and the blog posts here all combine to make an ideal choice for a ready-made cover lesson. If you visit the FT online and register...
Concepts: Guiding questions
As I continue to work through the curriculum, I am gaining a better understanding of how to scaffold conceptual understanding for my students. I originally thought that word walls were the answer. They...
From procrastination to motivation
Procrastination is something many teachers and students experience. No matter how motivated we are, getting started is often the hardest step. While procrastination can feel like an emotional response...
Your questions
When will the updates to the course be published? The latest news is that the updates will be available at the end of November or the beginning of December. I know we are all waiting. What is the “content”...