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What is the IB Environmental systems and societies (SL) exam format?
IB Environmental Systems and Societies SL has internal and external assessments: the IB external assessment is the part you do on test day and the IB internal assessment is usually a project or a presentation you have to work on ahead of time.
For the external assessments:
Paper 1 - case study; will take you 1 hour (worth 25% of your final grade)
Paper 2 - short-answer and structured essays; will take you 2 hours (50% of your final grade)
For the internal assessments:
Individual investigation; will take you 10 hours (worth 25% of your final grade)
To make sure you’re prepared enough to finish in time, take a look through the IB Environmental Systems and Societies Syllabus and our free IB Environmental Systems and Societies resources that cover the most important material you should know.
How do I study for IB Environmental systems and societies (SL)?
IB exams are scored using a combination of internal and external assessments. The IB score range is 1 to 7, with 7 being the highest. External assessments, such as the written exams, are marked by external IB examiners, while internal assessments, such as projects or oral presentations, are graded by the student's teacher and then moderated by IB examiners. The scores from different assessments are combined, and students may earn up to 42 points from six subjects, with an additional 3 points available from the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and the IB Extended Essay, for a maximum total of 45 points.
What units are on IB Environmental systems and societies (SL)?
You’ve likely covered a lot of material during your course this year, but to get a 7 on the International Baccalaureate exam, it’s important you understand how often each topic shows up. Once you take a look through the breakdown below, make sure to read through the IB Environmental systems and societies (SL) study guide above with all the key points you should know for each unit. The IB Environmental systems and societies (SL) revision notes are made by other students who already took that class. After that, run through the IB Environmental systems and societies (SL) flashcards to practice important terms you should know for the exam. You can also do some test prep using the tests attached to each note. There’s a lot of IB Environmental systems and societies (SL) resources for you to shuffle between until you find the method that works best for your learning style. Make sure to start ahead and leave enough time to practice.
What are the video resources?
When approaching your IB Environmental Systems and Societies exam review, take some time to understand how the different units are actually broken up so you can place the right emphasis on each one.
Unit 1: Foundation
Unit 2: Ecology
Unit 3: Biodiversity and Conservation
Unit 4: Water
Unit 5: Land
Unit 6: Atmosphere and Climate Change
Unit 7: Natural Resources
Unit 8: Human Populations and Urban Systems
Where can I ask IB Environmental systems and societies (SL) questions?
IB Environmental Systems and Societies SL requires strong problem-solving abilities, critical thinking, and a solid understanding of environmental science. You’ll need to master concepts in ecosystems, biodiversity, sustainability, and resource management, while applying them to both theoretical and practical problems.
What is IB Environmental systems and societies (SL)?
We’ve handpicked some of our favorite YouTube channels and videos that align with the key topics and themes covered in our IB Environmental Systems and Societies SL study guides. These channels can be a great way to get a better understanding of fundamental topics such as ecosystems, biodiversity, sustainability, and resource management. Experience practical learning through case studies and interactive classroom activities, while applying environmental science principles to tackle global and local ecological challenges.