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Research questions - IA and EE
What is the difference between an extended essay research question and an IA research question (RQ)? The first difference is that the IA proposal does not have to have an RQ; an aim is sufficient. But...
Reflecting on P2B
In the second year of giving students practice Papers 2, Section B, I see they repeatedly make mistakes evaluating a study. These mistakes reflect more a misunderstanding of the goals of the assessment...
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Hi John, We are currently studying conditioning and I have given my students a practice P1 C, but I was unsure if the question would just state 'conditioning' or if it would state 'conditioning (classical and operant)' meaning that students...
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Dear John and Laura, Firstly, deep gratitude for the resources you have been making available as guidance. They are truly helpful. Two of my students are looking at IA topics pertaining to perceived social support and loneliness...
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