The International Baccalaureate (IB) was founded in Geneva, Switzerland in 1968 as a non-profit educational foundation that endeavored to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who would go on to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. What began as a single program for internationally mobile students preparing for college, has grown into a series of programs for students up to age 19. Barron's is pleased to offer a brand new review guide for the IB Biology exam. The content of the exam is compiled from the newly revised IB Biology course syllabus. This review book focuses specifically on the syllabus material to ensure that students are fully prepared and includes: An overview of the tests/papers, including an explanation of scoring, command terms, and optional topics based on the brand new 2014 syllabus Connections to the Nature of Science (NOS) theme that runs throughout the syllabus Study tips and strategies for maximizing scores A section on mathematical calculation and statistical analysis review 2 full-length paper 1, 2, and 3 practice exams with fully explained answers The book is formatted to prepare students for either the one-year SL (standard level) or the two-year HL (higher level) biology exam.
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Table of Contents: Introduction CORE (SL AND HL) MATERIAL Mathematical Concepts and Statistical Analyses Introduction Statistical Analysis of Data Practice Questions TOPIC 1: Cell Biology TOPIC 2: Molecular Biology TOPIC 3: Genetics TOPIC 4: Ecology TOPIC 5: Evolution and Biodiversity TOPIC 6: Human Physiology ADDITIONAL HL MATERIAL TOPIC 7: Nucleic Acids TOPIC 8: Metabolism, Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis TOPIC 9: Plant Biology TOPIC 10: Genetics and Evolution TOPIC 11: Animal Physiology OPTIONAL TOPICS Option A: Neurobiology and Behaviour Option B: Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Option C: Ecology and Conservation Option D: Human Physiology PRACTICE TESTS Practice Test 1 Practice Test 2 APPENDIX Answers to Featured Questions Index
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