IBDP Chemistry Course Outline May 2025

The DP chemistry course promotes concept-based teaching and learning to foster critical thinking.  The DP chemistry course is built on:   • approaches to learning   • nature of science   • skills in the study of chemistry.   These three pillars support a broad and balanced experimental programme. As students’ progress through  the course, they become familiar with … Read more

What are the implications of having or not having knowledge?

Implications of having or not having knowledge

PROMPT 7 What are the implications of having or not having knowledge? Knowledge is a powerful tool in the hands of the possessor. It could improve personal growth and thus progress the society and well bring of a person holistically. If one doesn’t have knowledge it leads to ignorance, inequality and obstruct any development. Having … Read more

How does the way that we organize or classify knowledge affect what we know?

classification and organization of knowledge

PROMPT 6  How we organize and classify knowledge impacts the ways we access, build and perceive various data and information. If the knowledge is organised it can improve learning, collaboration and a good comprehension. It is very important for shaping our understanding of the world and influencing what we know. The structure in which knowledge … Read more

What counts as good evidence for a claim?

What counts as a good evidence for a claim?

Good evidence for a claim normally relies on the nature and the context of the claim. The evidence that can support a claim could be different according to various situations. Multiple evidences are required for a good balanced argument. Examples of good evidences If there is an expert in a particular field like a historian … Read more

The Mysteries of Stonehenge: A Timeless Enigma

Introduction: Stonehenge, standing proudly on the Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England, is a testament to ancient engineering marvels and an enduring mystery that has captivated the human imagination for centuries. In this blog post, we embark on a journey to explore the enigmatic world of Stonehenge, delving into its history, purpose, and the numerous theories … Read more

Unlocking History: Exploring the Secrets of Bletchley Park

Bletchley Park

My recent visit to Milton Keynes, UK Nestled in the picturesque town of Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, lies a place of immense historical significance – Bletchley Park. Often referred to as the “Home of the Codebreakers,” Bletchley Park played a pivotal role in World War II and is renowned for its extraordinary efforts in breaking enemy codes … Read more

IBDP Business Management Concept Based Course Outline (May 2024)

ibdpbmcourseoutline

IBDP BUSINESS MANAGEMENT NEW SYLLABUS Concept-based Course Outline The syllabus has been mapped against the four concepts; Change, Sustainability Creativity, and Ethics below.  Ethics can be interwoven throughout all of the units. Areas with particularly strong links to Ethics are marked with an asterisk (*). Unit 1: Creativity Primary Topics 1.1 What is a business? … Read more

What features of knowledge have an impact on its reliability?

Features of knowledge have an impact on its reliability

What features of knowledge have an impact on its reliability? Reliability means “repeatability” or “consistency”.  In research, it is considered reliable if it would give us the same result over and over again. Assumption here is there is no change in what we are measuring. Examples: Features of knowledge that have an impact on its … Read more

Are some types of knowledge more useful than others?

 PROMPT 2 Are some types of knowledge more useful than others? Knowledge usefulness depends on its practical nature where you can solve real world problems like engineering, medicine, technology etc. In the latter example, digital literacy might be highly valuable in the current world. I would personally say that any knowledge that can let people navigate social situations, improve good communication and … Read more