Year 12 IB Revision Outline 2010 Dear Year 12 IB Diploma students and parents The following pages provide an outline of the various revision materials and activities available to International Baccalaureate Diploma students as a part of the preparation for the forthcoming November examination session. Much preparation work has been conducted over the past 21 months and the final revision process is one where students have that bit more time at their disposal to ensure that practice makes perfect. What is outlined for each subject in this booklet is by no means exhaustive and students are encouraged to ask their teachers if they are unsure how to tackle any aspect of their revision program. Likewise, students are encouraged to seek feedback on examination practice questions in preparation for the final papers. An IB Diploma examination timetable has also been included to assist student in preparing a revision timetable. Each subject is listed alphabetically. Best wishes. Richard Bruford Dean of Studies Senior School
Biology Students should make use of the following for their revision: PAC Wiki created with all notes for each topic (check regularly as new material still to be added) Past exams available for loan from Mr Muzik Science Access available lunchtime every Wednesday
Chemistry The following work has been completed and hence can be used for exam revision: Various assignments (16) and tests (8) completed during the year. Marked and solutions provided or discussed. Various parts of past examinations (relevant to particular topic) provided throughout the year Students will be provided with a hard copy of May 2009(2x) and May 2010(2x) exams and solutions. Students are doing most of the Nov 2009 exam as trial exam in Week 8 Term 3. Students have access to other exams and solutions and are encouraged to work through these. Students provided with hard copy of examiners report for Nov 2009 and discussed in class. Note: There are no more summative tasks to be completed by the IB Chemistry students.
Chinese A1 Students should undertake the following as their revision process: 1. For Paper 1, practise the past papers provided under exam conditions. 2. For Paper 2, practise the relevant questions from the past exams under exam conditions. 3. The students are expected to complete at least 3 practice questions for each paper. Hand in the work the first week when they are back from holidays. Feedback will be given accordingly.
Chinese B Students should undertake the following as their revision process: 1. Go through the vocabulary booklet and learn to recognize all the characters listed. 2. To prepare for Paper 1 Text Handling Complete all the past exams distributed in exam conditions at home. The questions will be checked and discussed in class accordingly Participate in the trial exams allocated during lesson time at school 3. To prepare for Paper 2 the Writing Section Revisit all the writing tasks done in the past two years and be able to write keys words, expressions and structures accurately in exam conditions Go through the selected papers from the past exams and practice the writing task in exam conditions at home Participate in the trial exams allocated during lesson time at school
Economics Economics course content was completed in Week 7 of Term 3. The Higher Level candidates have already experienced a Trial Examination for their most difficult paper, PAPER 2. All other aspects of student s external assessment were undertaken in the Week 8 Trial Examinations. Performance in the Trial Examination will point to the specific approach for each candidate moving forward, as follows: Each candidate will have evidence of areas of strengths and weaknesses, together with evidence of their exam technique, particularly in reference to their ability to choose effectively viz. for both HL and SL candidates: One choice from four in essay paper & three choices from five in data response paper As a result of the Trial exam process: 1. Each candidate will be provided with November Exam papers for each of the last 4 years. 2. Students will select questions from any of the papers depending on their most pressing needs and furnish a full written answer to one or a set of questions to either Ms White or Mr McGuire. 3. These will be marked and feedback provided in the following guises Error analysis and directions for revision of key concepts Improving strategies for written expression and use of examples. Reflection on choice This process will take place continually from now until the November Exam. During the September vacation students may email either Ms White or Mr McGuire. Regular communication, of maybe one or two questions is recommended rather than a large suite of questions as turnaround time is shorter, feedback more focussed and specific advice can be better considered by the student.
English A1 A detailed revision guide has been supplied to all students and should been referred to. The following is a summary of the key points: Over the next few weeks it is essential that students revise their examination texts from Part 3 Revision steps: 1. The best revision - reread the texts. 2. Then review notes/past essays/connections chart and tasks 3. Produce revision notes that synthesise the aspects of the novels that are similar and different i.e. Genre, Setting, Plot, Characters, Narrative Style, Ideas, Author's Purpose, Author's style (use of devices, techniques and language), 4. Create a quote sheet including brief details of context (who, where, to whom, when, why) for each novel composed of significant phrases, lines, word (at least 10 per novel) Become very familiar with them. Keep them short. 5. Revise and create glossaries of words specific to each text. Integrate these words into your discussion ( distillation, olfactory, dispossessed, outcasts, abominable, frame narrative, personages, etc) Practice Questions 1. Complete the Paper 2 questions (in sections 3 and 5) in the past exam papers. 2. In the sections Prose: The Novel and Short Story and General Questions on Literature of each session choose those questions not already done in class or as a research essay. 3. Decide on which 2 of your exam texts you will use to answer each question 4. Then write a plan based on how you would apply the question to these 2 works. The plan may be a concept map or a jotline/point plan. 5. Repeat this planning exercise with the same question but use a different pair of texts. 6. Plan answers to a minimum of 4 questions 7. write as many practice essays as possible 8. Past exam questions can be found on: L Drive; Senior School; English; IB; 12IB; Past Exam Questions HL or SL Commentaries For commentaries; the Prose and Poetry. Read the pieces; annotate then make a checklist of the areas you would cover in the commentary answer. Do the three pieces and practice writing (by hand) coherently and logically Past exam commentaries can be found on: L Drive; Senior School; English; IB; 12IB; Higher Level Commentaries and Standard Level Commentaries
French B Paper 1 Increase vocabulary by reading there are a number of books and magazines available in the library Revision of past IB exam papers studied in class in 2010 Paper 2 Independent timed writing (topics and questions to be chosen from past IB exam papers studied in class in 2010) If there is not time to write an essay, make time to plan an essay and include key vocabulary and cohesive devices in the plan Vocabulary revision of cohesive devices Other Additional past papers are available on request. These can be completed and submitted via student services for marking. Feedback can be arranged by making an appointment to see Mrs Cardinal.
German Knowledge and Understanding: Daily vocabulary revision Revision of Grammar concepts Revision of past IB exam papers studied in class in 2010 Application: Independent writing (topics and questions to be chosen from past IB exam papers studied in class in 2010) Independent reading out loud of texts covered in class and articles from Die Woche Grammar and vocabulary revision worksheets distributed in week 7 Mondays and Fridays respectively: Submission of a 250 word written piece for teacher feedback
History Students should complete the following tasks: 1. Read material on Paper 1 Examination approach and source types. 2. Revise = organise and study material as per HL syllabus guides. Remember P2 must be thematic organisation and revision. 3. Complete the following work in preparation for Holiday revision session. PAPER 1: Complete Source Study Collapse of Soviet Union Do this under timed conditions (1 hour) PAPER 2: (remember to incorporate historiography) Authoritarian and Single Party States (Specimen Paper) Choose four questions Complete full introductions followed by paragraphs and conclusions in note form Do this under timed conditions (20 minutes each question) COLD WAR (Specimen Paper) Choose four questions. Complete full introductions followed by paragraphs and conclusions in note form Do this under timed conditions (20 minutes each question) PAPER 3: (remember to incorporate historiography) (Specimen paper) Choose four questions. Complete full introductions followed by paragraphs and conclusions in note form. Do this under timed conditions (20 minutes each question)
Mathematics SL Step 1: Complete questions 1, 4, 7, 3n+1, 211 of Revision Materials 10 15 hours work (class time + homework) Done before Friday Week 10 (with the 2 nd pass started this term if possible). Step 2: Complete questions 2, 5, 8, 3n+2, 209 of Revision Materials. 10 15 hours work (class time + homework + holiday work) Done by the end of term break Commence Step 3 in the term break if possible). Working in the term break: It is recommended to work in 1.5 hours sessions (maybe 10 sessions?). Depending on commitments, consider 1-2 per day, 5-10 days. Step 3: Students have been provided with a timetable for Weeks 1 to 4 of Term 4 Plus: Complete questions 3, 6, 9, 3n, 210 of Revision Materials. 10 15 hours work (holiday work + homework in Term 4) Done by the 1 st of November (before start of Week 4)
IB Mathematics HL Hints and tips for students: Students need to spend some time with going over notes (theory), trying to do problems with assistance e.g. notes, textbook, and graduating to doing problems without assistance other than data booklet. Students also need to practise non- calculator and calculator questions. Student must be ready by exam time with the knowledge required to answer any questions asked in the exam. Students mainly gain this knowledge by attempting as many exam questions as possible and when stuck finding out what was missed and recording it so they don t forget this important bit of information next time. When finished with a problem, find out if it is correct. The follow up is as important as doing the problem. Was the answer correct? If not, why not? If students cannot find out, then make a note to ask someone as soon as possible. There is a need to work under time restrictions, as this often leads to poor exam technique. Allocate time to cover the core and option topics with less emphasis on the option early on. Do some work on it though so contact with the material is not lost. Spread time equally on calculator and non- calculator questions. Remember: Questions cannot be answered successfully if student s do not have good knowledge, recall of key concepts, ideas and rules. Always use your data booklet when attempting questions. There are 3 types of preparation you need to undertake: Study time Exam practise questions At the end of the revision time set a time for a simulated exam experience. That is, allow 2 hours and 5 minutes each do a paper 1 and paper 2, and 1 hour and 5 minutes for a paper 3. If students can locate solutions mark these papers yourself. Resources available to students: Textbook (review sets for each chapter), chapter 30 for more difficult problems. Revision guide (contains notes and numerous calculator and non- calculator questions). A host of past exam questions already given to you. Any old tests or assignments that you have already been given that you could try again.
Physics The following has or will be covered during in lesson time: One set (Paper 1, 2 & 3) of past papers (HL 4.5 hrs & SL 3 hrs) will be done in class under exam conditions. Exact exams will not be identified so the integrity of the exam trial will not be compromised. Past papers will be undertaken from the first lesson back in Term 4 and continue for the allocated time (7 lessons). The examiner s report for the exam (both Hl & SL) will be reviewed as a class. Exam papers and solutions from May 2010 will be distributed to students. Revision to be completed by students outside of class: Continue with questions already distributed (photocopied questions from the book Dot Point IB Physics ) and match with syllabus statement dot points. Exact questions and number of questions completed for each student will be different as the questions undertaken will concentrate on individual weaknesses highlighted by the Trial Examination and topic tests.
Section I: Arrangements for the written examinations in May and November 2010 IB Diploma Programme November 2010 examination schedule Morning examinations must start after 0700 hours and finish by 1300 hours local time. Afternoon examinations must start after 12 noon and finish by 1800 hours local time. DATE MORNING TIME AFTERNOON TIME Friday 29 October School-based syllabus SL paper 1 - School-based syllabus SL paper 2 Where required - Tuesday 2 November Language B HL paper 1 Language B HL paper 2 Language B SL paper 1 Language B SL paper 2 Language ab initio SL paper 1 Language ab initio SL paper 2 (Except: English B, French B, Spanish B, French ab initio, Spanish ab initio) Biology HL paper 1 Biology HL paper 2 Biology SL paper 1 Biology SL paper 2 Environmental systems & societies SL paper 1 15m 45m 15m Wednesday 3 November Biology HL paper 3 Biology SL paper 3 Environmental systems & societies SL paper 2 15m Spanish A1 HL paper 1 Spanish A1 SL paper 1 Spanish A2 HL paper 1 Spanish A2 SL paper 1 Thursday 4 November Spanish A1 HL paper 2 Spanish A1 SL paper 2 Spanish A2 HL paper 2 Spanish A2 SL paper 2 Spanish B HL paper 1 Spanish B HL paper 2 Spanish B SL paper 1 Spanish B SL paper 2 Spanish ab initio SL paper 1 Spanish ab initio SL paper 2 Mathematics HL paper 1 Mathematics SL paper 1 Mathematical studies SL paper 1 Friday 5 November Mathematics HL paper 2 Mathematics SL paper 2 Mathematical studies SL paper 2 Language A1 HL paper 1 Language A1 SL paper 1 Language A2 HL paper 1 Language A2 SL paper 1 (Except: English, French, Spanish) Monday 8 November Language A1 HL paper 2 Language A1 SL paper 2 Language A2 HL paper 2 Language A2 SL paper 2 (Except: English, French, Spanish) Physics HL paper 1 Physics HL paper 2 Physics SL paper 1 Physics SL paper 2 Sports, exercise and health science SL paper 1 Sports, exercise and health science SL paper 2 English A1 HL paper 1 English A1 SL paper 1 English A2 HL paper 1 English A2 SL paper 1 Text & performance SL paper 1 15m 45m 15m 45m 15m Tuesday 9 November Physics HL paper 3 Physics SL paper 3 Sports, exercise and health science SL paper 3 15m 3h Wednesday 10 November English A1 HL paper 2 English A1 SL paper 2 English A2 HL paper 2 English A2 SL paper 2 English B HL paper 1 English B HL paper 2 English B SL paper 1 English B SL paper 2 English ab initio SL paper 1 English ab initio SL paper 2 Economics HL paper 1 Economics HL paper 2 Economics SL paper 1 Handbook of procedures for the Diploma Programme 2010 173
Section I: Arrangements for the written examinations in May and November 2010 Thursday 11 November Economics SL paper 2 Economics HL paper 3 Chemistry HL paper 1 Chemistry HL paper 2 Chemistry SL paper 1 Chemistry SL paper 2 Design technology HL paper 1 Design technology HL paper 2 Design technology SL paper 1 Design technology SL paper 2 15m 45m 15m 45m 45m Friday 12 November Chemistry HL paper 3 Chemistry SL paper 3 Design technology HL paper 3 Design technology SL paper 3 15m 15m History HL paper 1 History HL paper 2 History SL paper 1 History SL paper 2 Monday 15 November History HL paper 3 30m Mathematics HL paper 3 Classical languages HL paper 1 Classical languages SL paper 1 ITGS HL paper 1 ITGS SL paper 1 15m Tuesday 16 November Classical languages HL paper 2 Classical languages SL paper 2 ITGS HL paper 2 ITGS HL paper 3 ITGS SL paper 2 Music HL paper 1 Music SL paper 1 30m 30m Geography HL paper 1 Geography SL paper 1 Social & cultural anthropology HL paper 1 Social & cultural anthropology SL paper 1 Computer science HL paper 1 Computer science SL paper 1 Psychology HL paper 1 Psychology SL paper 1 15m Wednesday 17 November Geography HL paper 2 Geography SL paper 2 Social & cultural anthropology HL paper 2 Social & cultural anthropology HL paper 3 Social & cultural anthropology SL paper 2 Computer science HL paper 2 Computer science SL paper 2 Psychology HL paper 2 Psychology HL paper 3 Psychology SL paper 2 30m 15m French A1 HL paper 1 French A1 SL paper 1 French A2 HL paper 1 French A2 SL paper 30 Thursday 18 November French A1 HL paper 2 French A1 SL paper 2 French A2 HL paper 2 French A2 SL paper 2 French B HL paper 1 French B HL paper 2 French B SL paper 1 French B SL paper 2 French ab initio SL paper 1 French ab initio SL paper 2 Business & management HL paper 1 Business & management SL paper 1 Philosophy HL paper 1 Philosophy SL paper 1 15m 15m 30m 45m Friday 19 November Business & management HL paper 2 Business & management SL paper 2 Philosophy HL paper 2 Philosophy HL paper 3 Philosophy SL paper 2 15m 45m 174 Handbook of procedures for the Diploma Programme 2010