IB History: Skills and Practice: Oxford IB Diploma (IB Diploma Program) - Softcover

Rogers, Keely; Thomas, Jo

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0198390149 ISBN 13: 9780198390145

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2012

Synopsis

Written to sharpen all the skills central to IB assessment, this focused study-tool thoroughly addresses all assessment areas of the 2008 syllabus at SL and HL. Including a full section on source analysis and packed with strategies for tackling assessment tasks, this book supports exceptional achievement.

· Develop all the core skills - activities and exercises around note-taking, effective reading, referencing and working with sources - all in an exam context - will strengthen students' potential
· Relate skills-development to assessment - so students know how to apply their learning and fully demonstrate their skills in exams
· Support students with the extended essay - a dedicated chapter includes skills-based practice on essay writing, refining research, collating evidence, source evaluation, guidance on IB marking criteria and more
· Covers each part of the IA in detail - support for introduction, summary of evidence, evaluation of sources, analysis, conclusion and worked cited lists will strengthen achievement in this area
· Ensure creativity and critical thought - a chapter on TOK covers this critical aspect, helping you develop reflective, independent and outward-looking learners
· Demonstrate exam standards - numerous student samples, examiner hints and comments will help students understand what to expect

About the Series:
IB Skills & Practice books are designed to provide IB students with a step-by-step approach to practicing the skills needed for success on exams. Oxford's IB Skills & Practice books are packed with guidance, assessment support, and practical tasks. Aligned with current syllabuses these indispensable books are a must-have for all IB students.

About this title

About the Author:

Keely Rogers and Jo Thomas are well-respected in their field.

Review:

Thanks so much for making IB so enjoyable for our students through your books. I just got their IB History grades and they are higher than ever before. Students used the Oxford Course Book and Skills and Practice. I could clearly see the difference! * Maggie Prieto, IB Coordinator, Bachillerato Alexander Bain, Mexico *

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0198390149
• ISBN 13: 9780198390145
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 152