Group 4 Experimental Standard level Subjects Sciences Design Technology Biology Chemistry Physics Environmental Systems & Societies Sports, Health & Exercise Science NIST Applied Science
Higher level Subjects Design Technology Biology Chemistry * Physics *Chemistry can also be chosen in Group 6
Group 4 Experimental Sciences
Biology Fieldtrip to Khao Yai
Biology Fieldtrip to Khao Yai
Biology
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Sports, Exercise and Health Science
Sports, Exercise and Health Science
Sports, Exercise and Health Science
NIST Applied Science
Physics
Physics
ESS Fieldtrip to Chiang Mai
ESS Mangrove Tree planting
Group 4 Project
Group 4 Project
Group 4 Project
ALL students must take ONE subject in Group 4 Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Language Second Humanities SL BIO A Language HL BIO SL CHEM HL CHEM SL DT HL DT SL ESS SL SEHS SL PHYS HL PHYS
Group 5 Group 6 Maths Arts & Options
Is it possible to take TWO sciences ? YES!
Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Language Second Humanities SL BIO A Language HL BIO SL CHEM HL CHEM SL DT HL DT SL ESS SL SEHS SL PHYS HL PHYS
Group 5 Group 6 Maths Arts & Options
SL CHEM HL CHEM
If you take TWO sciences, you CANNOT TAKE: Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
Language Second Humanities SL A Language HL
BIO
Group 5 Group 6 Maths
Arts & Options
BIO
SL
CHEM
HL
CHEM
SL
DT
HL
DT
SL
ESS
SL
SEHS
SL
PHYS
HL
PHYS
SL CHEM HL CHEM ART MUSIC THEATRE 2 HUMANITIES
UNIVERSITY I MIGHT STUDY:
COMMONLY TAKEN:
Business, Economics, Law
ESS
Medicine Engineering
Biology + Chemistry Physics + Chemistry
Art , Graphic Design
Design Technology
Professional Sport, Physiotherapist
Sports Science
Standard vs. Higher
Higher courses go to more depth and cover more areas. Standard is not easier, – there is just less to cover
How is IB DP Group 4 different from MYP Science?
The ONE WORLD criterion is not independently assessed. However, at least some of the content is considered within real-world contexts.
The COMMUNICATION criterion is not independently assessed. However, it is expected that the criterion is met in written work. For example, literature values must be referenced in practical work and an MLA bibliography is expected in research tasks.
The KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENCE criterion becomes a heavily assessed criterion. Assessment is no longer against criteria but measured in number of marks earned out of a total number possible on written exam-like assessments. Most Group 4 subjects have 80% of your final grade in exams.
The SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY and PROCESSING DATA criteria are now part of the Internal Assessment. Internal Assessments are graded against descriptors and criteria. Biology, Chemistry and Physics use similar criteria to each other. ESS, SEHS and DT use different criteria
The ATTITUDE IN SCIENCE criterion is now part of the Internal Assessment and the Group 4 project. Internal Assessments are graded against descriptors and criteria. Biology, Chemistry and Physics use similar criteria to each other. ESS, SEHS and DT use different criteria.
Criteria For Choosing your Group 4 Experimental Science (in1.order of importance) Personal interest and enjoyment 2. Ability
3. Future career plans
What next?
Look at the science portal pages Speak to the seniors Speak to your science teacher for advice Speak to your university counsellor Speak to the teacher of your preferred option
THEN MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION