Dear Amanda The IB has a very liberal approach to "behavior." They are allowed to use cognition as a behavior. Usually, the question will be the role of one or more hormones in behavior or cognition. Sometimes only behaviour,...
Unit planning: BiologyHi John In a recent PPE students responded to 'Discuss one or more hormones and their effects on behaviour' with Newcomer et al. In this instance they are explaining the role of cortisol on recall - as recall is a cognitive process not a behvaiour...
Unit planning: BiologyDear Russell If the question is asked as an SAQ, then it will ask for "one" gene. If it is an ERQ, then it would be "one or more." Not sure why IB made this decision in the now "old" curriculum. So, it would not work for the...
Organizer: Biological studiesDear Paul Thank you for the kind offer. The problem is that comments are deleted every three months, so they would not stay on the page. You might consider posting them on the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/183857671747582
Data analysis (HL only)Hi John, The study by Bailey & Pillard is listed under Genetics and Behaviour. However, the note below says: 'The guide states that students should know the effect of one gene.'There does not seem to be a specified gene...
Organizer: Biological studiesHi John, I’ve put together a series of Kahoots based on the textbook content for each of the HL data analysis and interpretation topics. They’re all accessible via shared links. Would it be helpful if I posted these in the comment section...
Data analysis (HL only)Thank you John!
Culture inquiry plansThank you so much! Truly appreciate your prompt and valuable input.
Promoting prosocial behaviorThank you very much!
Biology and attention
Jon
Like many, I suspect, this is the assessment element I'm most worried about. I am struggling to advise how to show 'well-developed critical analysis' when, as here, the critical thinking isn't directly about studies (as it was when we had VIPER-style...
P1C Change: Critical Periods