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Firstly, I would cut the ad-hominems if I were you, particularly when they're based off of completely ungrounded assumptions. I highly doubt there's anybody who's never experienced hate towards them; and if there were I certainly do not count within their ranks by any approximation. I've been hated on, to extents that psychologists called acute trauma and even clinical depression, I grew through that and got over it.

Targeted abuse is quite different from freedom of expression. What's your argument, that everybody should be perpetually censored in order to offset the chance that they may offend somebody? Are we to introduce the Orwellian concept of thoughtcrime?

The same applies to the idea of employer discrimination. Are you saying that an employer does not have the right to choose who they do or do not wish to accept as an employee? Seems quite ridiculous, considering that it is their time and money they would be investing in doing so.

Any debate involves the promotion and attempts at justifying views, asking me to hide my views simply because they are not in accord with yours is patently ridiculous. In any case, you would be guilty of the very same offence.

If we are all equal, how do you justify vilifying individuals simply for holding a different viewpoint? If we were all truly equal, would we not all think the same way and hold the same viewpoint, anyway? Each human is a unique individual.

The gods of IB math have the final say on your grade.

So make burnt offerings to them, worship their picture 3x a day at minimum, chant, etc. Whatever it takes.





Your paper 1, 2 and IA grades will be scaled to give you a total score out of 100. To scale your individual scores, you have to multiply each of your assessments by a certain number (the IB grade boundaries will tell you which numbers) and add them up to give you a total out of 100. So if you got 73/90 on paper 1, 82/90 on paper 2, and 25/40 on your IA, multiply 73 by 0.444, 82 by 0.444, and 25 by 0.5. Then add those up which will give you a total out of 100. Then check the grade boundaries to see what grade out of 7 the total corresponds to.

So...
72*0.444 = 31.968
82*0.444 = 36.408
25*0.5 = 12.5

total = 80.476

That would be a high 6.You can download the IB grade boundaries for yourself in the General IB downloads section. http://www.ibsurviva...oundaries-2010/

To answer your other question: if you got a 5 on your IA, you would probably need two 7s, one low 7 and one mid-to-high 7 to get a 7 overall.

Can you elaborate by providing an example of what you mean? I don't have a very clear picture of what you're asking.

i wrote my german a1hl paper 2 today- i wrote 10 pages (5 double-sides). i saw one from last year, had around 7 pages (3 1/2 double sides) and received 25/25! quality not quantity but do try to exceed 6 pages

I believe that the IB will just go for the first two questions that they see, so whichever two you answered first will be graded.

I wouldn't worry too much about it now, what's done is done and all that I'm sure you'll be fine!

Seriously, just relax. ALL THE TIME.

I thought that I'd try to get started on stuff, but really you have to actually start the program to know what's involved, and aside from reading A1 books beforehand there's not much that's overly worthwhile doing. Enjoying your last holidays for two years is probably what I'd do if I could go back.

I would advise you to work out the major themes of each novel and then pair up the novels that have a common theme (e.g. 2 books that discuss the importance of religion). After all, in the exam you're asked to compare two literary works rather than analysing one, and usually the questions ask about the themes. Then, if we continue the example of the role of religion, you go through the novels one by one and ask yourself:

WHAT?
- What does the theme of religion mean in the context of this novel? Why is it significant in the novel?
WHERE?/WHEN?/WHO?
- Where or when is the role of religion discussed in this novel? Point out specific examples. Write down one or two of the most important quotes that discuss religion. How are the (major) characters involved? Who says this, who says that? Why?
HOW?
- Symbols/motifs/diction/style etc. that emphasize the the author's point about the role of religion. Don't just point them out but explain what is their effect.
WHY?
- Why is the role of religion discussed in this novel? What is the message the author wants to convey?

When you have done this for both of the novels, compare these points and point out the similarities and differences.

So now you have basically formed the main structure for a comparative essay, minus the introduction and conclusion. My point is that don't just concentrate on individual novels but see how two novels are connected, because at least to the best of my knowledge in P2 you're always required to answer a question based on "at least two novels". And also, don't deal with themes, imagery, characters, etc. as separate things but rather as a whole.

Hope this helps, good luck!

I would suggest: "The effect of temperature on the tuning of guitar strings".

The schedule below is when you can start discussing the exams. It's already set 24 hours ahead so you can follow this directly.

Morning exams are discussed after 13.00 (GMT time)
Afternoon exams are discussed after 18.00 (GMT time)

Thursday 3rd of May

Morning:

• 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
  
• Text & performance SL paper 2

Afternoon:

• Philosophy HL paper 1
  
• Philosophy SL paper 1
  
• Psychology HL paper 1
  
• Psychology SL paper 1
  
• World Religions SL paper 1

Friday 4th of May

Morning:

• Philosophy HL paper 2
  
• Philosophy HL paper 3
  
• Philosophy SL paper 2
  
• Psychology HL paper 2
  
• Psychology HL paper 3
  
• Psychology SL paper 2
  
• World Religions SL paper 2

Afternoon:

• Mathematics HL paper 1
  
• Mathematics SL paper 1
  
• Mathematical studies SL paper 1

Saturday 5th of May

Morning:

• Mathematics HL paper 2
  
• Mathematics SL paper 2
  
• Mathematical studies SL paper 2

Afternoon:

• ITGS HL paper 1
  
• ITGS SL paper 1
  
• Geography HL paper 1
  
• Geography SL paper 1
  
• Music HL paper 1
  
• Music HL paper 1
  
• Further Mathematics SL paper 1

Tuesday 8th of May

Morning:

• Further Mathematics SL paper 2
  
• ITGS HL paper 2
  
• ITGS HL paper 3
  
• ITGS SL paper 2
  
• Geography HL paper 2
  
• Geography HL paper 3
  
• Geography SL paper 2

Afternoon:

• Mathematics HL paper 3
  
• German A1 HL paper 1
  
• German A1 SL paper 1
  
• German A2 HL paper 1
  
• German A2 SL paper 1

Wednesday 9th of May

Morning:

• German A1 HL paper 2
  
• German A1 SL paper 2
  
• German A2 HL paper 2
  
• German A2 SL paper 2
  
• German B HL paper 1
  
• German B HL paper 2
  
• German B SL paper 1
  
• German B SL paper 2
  
• German ab initio SL paper 1
  
• German ab initio SL paper 2

Afternoon:

• 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

Thursday 10th of May

Morning:

• Chemistry HL paper 3
  
• Chemistry SL paper 3
  
• Design technology HL paper 3
  
• Design technology SL paper 3

Afternoon:

• 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

Friday 11th of May

Morning:

• Language A1 HL paper 1
  
• Language A1 SL paper 1
  
• Language A2 HL paper 1
  
• Language A2 SL paper 1

Except: English, French, German and Spanish

Afternoon:

• Physics HL paper 1
  
• Physics HL paper 2
  
• Physics SL paper 1
  
• Physics SL paper 2
  
• Sports, exercise & health science SL paper 1
  
• Sports, exercise & health science SL paper 2
  
• Environmental systems and societies SL paper 1

Saturday 12th of May

Morning:

• Physics HL paper 3
  
• Physics SL paper 3
  
• Sports, exercise & health science SL paper 3
  
• Environmental systems and societies SL paper 1

Afternoon:

• History HL paper 1
  
• History HL paper 2
  
• History SL paper 1
  
• History SL paper 2

Tuesday 15th of May

Morning:

• History HL paper 3

Afternoon:

• 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, French, German and Spanish


Wednesday 16th of May

Morning:

• Language A1 HL paper 2
  
• Language A1 SL paper 2
  
• Language A2 HL paper 2
  
• Language A2 SL paper 2

Except: English, French, German and Spanish

Afternoon:

• Economics HL paper 1
  
• Economics HL paper 2
  
• Economics SL paper 1
  
• Classical languages HL paper 1
  
• Classical languages SL paper 1

Thursday 17th of May

Morning:

• Economics HL paper 3
  
• Economics SL paper 2
  
• Classical languages HL paper 2
  
• Classical language SL paper 2

Afternoon:

• Spanish A1 HL paper 1
  
• Spanish A1 SL paper 1
  
• Spanish A2 HL paper 1
  
• Spanish A2 SL paper 1

Friday 18th of May

Morning:

• 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

Afternoon:

• Biology HL paper 1
  
• Biology HL paper 2
  
• Biology SL paper 1
  
• Biology SL paper 2

Saturday 19th of May

Morning:

• Biology HL paper 3
  
• Biology SL paper 3

Afternoon:

• Computer science HL paper 1
  
• Computer science SL paper 1
  
• Business & management HL paper 1
  
• Business & management SL paper 1
  
• Social & cultural anthropology HL paper 1
  
• Social & cultural anthropology SL paper 1

Tuesday 22nd of May

Morning:

• Computer science HL paper 2
  
• Computer science SL paper 2
  
• Business & management HL paper 2
  
• Business & management SL paper 2
  
• Social & cultural anthropology HL paper 2
  
• Social & cultural anthropology HL paper 3
  
• Social & cultural anthropology SL paper 2

Afternoon:

• French A1 HL paper 1
  
• French A1 SL paper 1
  
• French A2 HL paper 1
  
• French A2 HL paper 1

Wednesday 23rd of May

Morning:

• 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

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Tuta, on May 04, 2012 - 15:13, said:

It wasn't deleted but unapproved until 6 pm GMT because that's our agreed 24 hour rule.


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I would definitely tell. Even if their actions don't hurt you, there is the definite possibility that in college and university will hurt the chances of other students who don't have to resort to dishonesty. The students who get into colleges and universities should deserve to be there on account of their hard work and intelligence, not by bluffing their way through the system. If you cheat on tests instead of studying for them the honest way, then you do not actually learn anything. Cheating starts a self-perpetuating cycle that is very hard to break out of. It's best that you call him on it as early as possible, before he gets into college where academic malpractice carries very serious consequences.

And I'm personally dismayed to see people essentially defending a liar. One would think that students in the IB program, which stresses study and hard work, would know better than to condone sheer laziness. Protip: If you can't stay in the IB program without resorting to cheating, you probably shouldn't in it.

Don't just go on sparknotes, chances are you will need to know your book much much better than they can ever teach you on sparknotes. And no you don't get points for name dropping, not really

Markscheme: knowledge /5 (how well you know the piece)
Expression /5 (how clearly you're writing)
Relevance /10 (have you chosen material that is relevant to the question etc.) (not 100% on this one, might need to check it)
Evaluation /10 (how effectively have you evaluated arguments)

DropBoite, on Apr 18, 2012 - 14:04, said:

It depends on the question. If the vector subtraction is Pfinal minus Pini, the connecting vector is shown in the correct direction in your diagram. If the nose were at the y axis, the vector would be Pini minus Pfinal.

Grassroot, on Apr 18, 2012 - 13:33, said:

Common sense might lead you to expect that when the thundercloud is charged to voltage V with charge q it has energy Vq Joules. But in fact the energy stored when the cloud/earth capacitance C charges is 1/C times the integral from 0 to q of q.dq, which is (1/C)  x (qˆ2)/2, or only Vq/2 Joules.

Sparknotes and Wikipedia are not explicitly disallowed, but are looked down upon. Most likely result of relying on them would be losing a mark or two in holistic judgement (of course they're not gaining you any marks in depth of research, either).

Critical reviews of your work online are a basic one, other than that if it's a classic or well-known work there probably will be books published on it. You can search for secondary research on the particular genre or literary feature/technique(s) you're focusing on, too. Decent places to start include Google Books and Google Scholar. A handy trick is to read the Wikipedia article on whatever you wish to research and visit its own citations for more info.