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IBDP Physics IA- understanding the DO's better!

Updated: Jul 20, 2023


If you're taking IBDP Physics, you're probably familiar with how challenging it can be. The curriculum is designed to teach students all about physics. It covers everything from classical mechanics, electricity, and magnetism to quantum mechanics—and beyond!

If you are struggling with IA, here are some tips for getting them back on track:


The examiner wants to see if you understand basic physics concepts in physics IA.

The IBDP Physics IA is all about understanding the basic concepts of physics. You need to know these concepts well if you want to do well and explain your reasoning in a way that makes sense. The examiner wants to see if you can apply physics principles in practical situations, explain why certain things happen, and predict what might happen next based on what you already know.

It would be best if you focused on developing a solid understanding of the concepts used in the IA.


Structure

The structure of your IA is crucial to how the reader will perceive your work. It's essential to include all the elements of a good introduction, method, results, discussion, and conclusion.

We also recommend consistent style throughout your IA to flow smoothly from one section to the next.


Method

  • Could you explain the method used to obtain your results?

  • Could you explain how you obtained your results?

  • Please explain why you chose this method and why it is appropriate for your investigation.

  • If there were any problems with the method, describe them and how they might have affected the results of your experiment.

  • How would you improve this method if you repeated it?

Experiments/practical

Experiments are used to test theories, hypotheses, laws, and data. They can also be used to test models and formulae. In short, you must learn how to use experiments to ace your IBDP Physics IA.

You will need to explain the concept of the experiment with a diagram or diagramming technique relevant to your subject area (i.e., don't just draw circles on top of each other). You must also explain the relationship between variables within an experiment, including calculating expected results based upon the independent variable(s).


When using a graph, always label the axes and add a title.

When using a graph, always label the axes and add a title. When it comes to graphs, there are no hard and fast rules. However, there are some best practices that everyone should follow. These include using each axis for only one variable (for example, length or time) and labeling both axes with their appropriate units. You should also ensure that your scale is correct—if you plot something on an x-y graph and want to compare data points easily, make sure that they fall close together along the line of best fit so they're easy to see.


Conclusion

Conclusions are a great way to wrap up your answer. You'll be able to use them to restate the main points of your answer, say the main conclusion you have reached, and provide a summary of everything discussed in the essay. A conclusion should be written in the same structure throughout the article; however, it is essential to refrain from repeating yourself or re-state any information already covered in earlier paragraphs.


IB physics IA tips are designed to help you achieve the best results. With these tips, you can ensure that you stay on top of all the critical concepts and practices needed to succeed at IBDP Physics I A.


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