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IB Geography Paper 2 Section C Essay Question
The 10-mark essay question in IB Geography HL Paper 2 is a crucial component of the exam, testing students’ ability to think critically,...
Feb 284 min read


Criterion D of the IB MYP Individuals and Societies Rubric
Critical thinking is a fundamental skill in both academic and real-world settings, and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years...
Feb 63 min read


Criterion C of the IB MYP Individuals and Societies Rubric
The IB MYPÂ places a strong emphasis on communication skills, particularly in the Individuals and Societies subject group. Criterion C:...
Feb 23 min read


Criterion B of the IB MYP Individuals and Societies Rubric
Continuing on from my previous post on Criteria A of the IB MYP Individuals and Societies rubric, here I want explore Criteria B:...
Jan 144 min read


Criterion A of the IB MYP Individuals and Societies Rubric
I would like to say that I have in-depth experience with IB MYP Individuals and Societies. As an IB teacher and examiner, I use the...
Dec 13, 20243 min read


Reading for Gist vs Reading for Detail
I used to teach IELTS preparation classes at the British Council, where I trained my students to read for gist and detail — skills...
Aug 23, 20243 min read


Different Reading Skills and Strategies
Reading is a skill that involves various strategies to enhance comprehension, retention, and enjoyment. Depending on the context and...
Jul 30, 20242 min read


An IB MYP Integrated Humanities e-Assessment with Markscheme
Question 1 (Criteria A – 2 marks): Source A shows an increasing trend of CO2 emissions from 1950 - 2022. Outline one reason for this...
Jun 26, 20243 min read


An IB MYP Integrated Humanities e-Assessment
As I complete examining for this year’s MYP Integrated Humanities e-Assessment, I wanted to take up the challenge of creating an...
Jun 12, 20243 min read


Understanding the IB MYP Integrated Humanities E-Assessment
I teach IB MYP Individuals and Societies and have been an IB examiner for the MYP Integrated Humanities E-Assessment for the past three...
May 20, 20244 min read


IB Geography Paper 2 Infographic Question - South Korea's TFR
Here is another practice infographic question, along with a mark scheme for Paper 2. This infographic shows changes in South Korea’s TFR...
May 6, 20242 min read


IB Geography Paper 2 Infographic Question - Solar Power By Country
The IB Geography exams around the corner and I imagine students around the world are revising all the content and material they have...
May 5, 20243 min read


Using ChatGPT to learn English
Last week was my final class at the British Council, where I have been teaching English to adults and young learners for the past year...
Jul 30, 20232 min read


Book Review: 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus by Charles C. Mann
There is a tired old saying: History is written by the victors, and the vanquished remain unheard. It is quite cliché but holds truth,...
Jul 18, 20232 min read


Challenging the Status Quo by Reading
I had the privilege of being educated in different parts of the world. I studied grades 1-4 in the USA, grades 4-6 in Israel, grades 7-9...
Jul 13, 20232 min read


The Importance of Debating Skills
In the 21st century, where effective communication and critical thinking are necessary to succeed in any field, the art of debating has...
Jul 9, 20232 min read


Exploring Tweets on Education by Neil deGrasse Tyson
Neil deGrasse Tyson is an American astrophysicist, author, and science communicator. But first and foremost, he is an educator. Tyson has...
Apr 18, 20232 min read


Using ChatGPT to Create a Self-Study Learning Plan
I have been using ChatGPT for a variety of practical purposes, from creating lesson plans to teach debating skills, to more wacky things...
Apr 5, 20232 min read


Digital Immigrants, Digital Natives and Those In-Between
As an educator who works with adolescents, I cannot help but deliberate on technology and social media. I use technology every single...
Mar 23, 20232 min read


Cornell Notes: A Powerful Note-Taking Strategy for Effective Learning
When it comes to effective note-taking strategies, Cornell Notes is a tried and true method that has stood the test of time. Developed by...
Mar 16, 20232 min read
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