Raymond Zhang Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Hi, I'm am currently going into grade 8 and am planning on taking the pre-ib test for Bayview SS in November. Any tips or suggestions for what to do in order to prepare before the summer ends? Really nervous... Thanks. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBGeek Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Hi, I did my pre-ib test two years ago. During the information nights, they told us they would be testing the grade 7 and 8 curriculum only (math and english) . So make sure you're comfortable with those concepts. However I also found that there was a bit of content that spilled into the grade 9 curriculum (some of the math stuff). It was nothing that you wouldn't be able to figure out without studying grade 9, but I found having knowledge about the main grade 9 concepts was very helpful. It basically helped me finish the questions faster. I wouldn't say its mandatory, but if you can study some grade 9 content (search up the grade 9 math curriculum in your province). Again, I wouldn't say its 100% necessary for you to do this but it might help. From personal experience, the majority of the test was mathematics. If I remember correctly, I only had one essay question for the english part. I think they attached a rubric with the question too. However this may vary depending on your school. For English, practice writing essays and responding to questions in a paragraph format. I don't think you'll be able to find sample pre-ib tests online. But it'll most likely be in a format similar to an exam. There'll be challenging questions and it's ok if you don't get all of them! I knew I completely flunked a few of the math questions but still had a high score and got in! I was really nervous too, especially in the days after the test because I thought I wouldn't get in (there was soo much competition). Do your best, you'll be just fine! 2 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
meeshul Posted November 18, 2016 Report Share Posted November 18, 2016 (edited) I, too, will be going to the exams this Saturday at Bayview *nervous* Good luck! You might be able to find sample questions online on the school's website. I know this is kind of last minute... sorry! We might be classmates later! ...if I don't fail the test... Edited November 18, 2016 by meeshul Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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