Today we look at the last IA criteria – Conclusion and Evaluation (CEv), aspect 3.
Recall that for CEv, apsect 2, the exerimental method is critically evaluated. For aspect 3, realistic improvements must be stated.
Triple A Learning IB Blogs
November 11, 2010
November 8, 2010
Conclusion and Evaluation – aspect 1
The theme for the next couple of days will be Conclusion and Evaluation (CEv).
Aspect one is split into three parts and is, in my opinion, the hardest of all of the aspect to achieve a ‘c’ in.
November 4, 2010
Data Collection and Processing, Aspect 3
DCP, aspect 3:
Students seem to find this difficult to achieve a ‘c’. The aspect is looking for students to correctly present their final answer (to the correct number of significant figures) and to display an uncertainty / error value (to the correct number of significant figures).
November 2, 2010
Data Collection and Processing, aspect 1
Today, we will move away from Design and consider ‘Data Processing and Presentation’ (DCP) aspect 1.
DCP is all about collecting raw data, displaying it and processing it.
November 1, 2010
Design, aspect 3
Today we will focus on Design, Aspect 3.
In order to achieve a ‘c in this aspect, the student must write a detailed method. The emphasis is on the word detailed. The student should essentially be able to give another IB Chemist the method and they would be able to carry it out.
October 31, 2010
Design Aspect 2
Sorry for the delay – I have been on my half term holiday 
So, my last posting covered Design, Aspect 1 – today, it is onto Design, Aspect 2.
October 22, 2010
Design Aspect 1
Today we will look at Design aspect 1.
This criteria is really split into two parts – the research question and the variables.
October 21, 2010
An Overview of Internal Assessment (IA)
Todays positng will cover an overview of IA:
IA counts towards 25% of the final Chemistry grade.
October 20, 2010
Improving Your IA Lab Reports
Over the next few days / weeks, we will focus on the various skill areas and aspects for the three internal assessment (IA) criteria, namely:
- Design
