The only diploma program physics resource developed with the IB to accurately match the new 2014 syllabus for both SL and HL. This revised edition gives you unrivalled support for the new concept-based approach to the Nature of science . Understanding , applications and skills are integrated in every topic, alongside TOK links and real-world connections to truly drive independent inquiry. Assessment support straight from the IB includes practice questions and worked examples in each topic, alongside support for the Internal Assessment and Extended Essay. Truly aligned with the IB philosophy, this course book gives unparalleled insight and support at every stage.
· Accurately cover the new syllabus - the most comprehensive match, with support directly from the IB on the core, AHL and all the options · Fully integrate the new concept-based approach, holistically addressing understanding, applications, skills and the Nature of science · Tangibly build assessment potential with assessment support straight from the IB · Develop confidence - data-based questions and focused practice support exceptional achievement · Written by co-authors of the new syllabus and leading IB workshop leaders · Supported by a fully comprehensive and updated BStudy Guide and Oxford Kerboodle Online Resources · Also available as a fully online Course Book
About the IB Diploma Course Books are essential resource materials designed in cooperation with the IB to provide students with extra support through their IB studies. Course Books provide advice and guidance on specific course assessment requirements, mirroring the IB philosophy and providing opportunities for critical thinking.
I like the way the problems are integrated directly into the text: read a few pages, do some problems, read a few more pages, do some more problems. VERY IB curriculum driven - which breaks up topics into SL and HL (Standard Level and High Level), so you see electromagnetism done twice, with early/easier concepts in the SL chapter, then more advanced in the HL. Great for IB, but terrible way to learn physics.
I can’t state how many times I’ve read the chapters for my physics course only to fail. It explains enough to understand the basic concepts but it’s not enough to pass ib. If I read this one more time I think I’ll pass away.