Category: International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
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Let’s be realistic: AI tools like ChatGPT aren’t going anywhere. Rather than fighting them, we should embrace how they can genuinely help students’ learning in our Economics and Psychology lessons (yes and GloPo and Geography and…) The most obvious benefits are practical. Students get instant clarification on complex concepts like elasticity, marginal analysis, ethical frameworks,…
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The IB has updated the Extended Essay Subject Guide (first exams 2027). One of the least discussed changes is that students in Language A can now write their essay in Literature: Creative Writing. There are five approved genres: romance, science fiction, literary fiction, humour, and epic poetry. Apparently, this is to give students greater opportunity…
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This Halloween brings a genuinely frightening economics lesson: candy inflation has reached terrifying new heights. For IBDP Economics students, this real-world example perfectly illustrates inflationary pressures and consumer behavior shifts. The Sweet Truth About Rising Prices 3 Musketeers now tops the charts at $0.93 per ounce, making it 2025’s priciest chocolate treat. More startling is…
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Just a quick update on how I think the roll-out of the new Guide is going. The more I teach from the New Guide, the more I realise it requires far more careful handling when it comes to classroom communication and student tasks than the old one. It’s not just about changing what we teach, it’s about…
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Mathematics is everywhere. It explains why some sports records fall like dominoes while others stand for decades. It reveals the alarming truth about climate change through simple patterns. It’s in the music we hear, the buildings we construct, and even the sticker albums we collect. So why, when it comes time for students to choose…
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When someone proudly announces that they speak three, four, or even six languages, it can sound impressive. There’s discipline, commitment, and plenty of practice behind that achievement. But every so often, I find myself wondering: what if all that effort went into the mechanics of language learning, without much substance to fill the conversations? It’s…
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90+% of students now use AI in their academic work, but only 36% have received formal guidance on how to use it effectively. We were obsessed for a while on how to use AI correctly, i.e. referencing etc., and we neglected to discuss how to use it effectively, so let’s address that now. The real…
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Sweden is gearing up to impose a nationwide mobile phone ban in schools and after-school clubs starting autumn 2026. Children aged 7 to 16 will have their phones collected at the start of the day and held until school ends. The measure is part of a broader reform package: Sweden also plans to change the…
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As IB Diploma Programme teachers, we are committed to encouraging students to think critically, question assumptions, and use accurate language. One term we need to handle with particular care is “race.” While the word is common in everyday conversation, it is not a scientific concept—and in academic contexts it can reinforce misconceptions rather than deepen…
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In much of Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, the start of the school year is not just another day on the calendar. September 1st is celebrated as the “Day of Knowledge”, a festive occasion marking the beginning of the academic year and a milestone in children’s lives. The heart of the celebration is…
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