Oxford IB Diploma Programme: Biology Course Companion

The only DP Biology resource developed with the IB to accurately match the new 2014 syllabus for both SL and HL, this completely revised edition gives you unparallelled support for the new concept-based approach to learning, the Nature of science.. Understanding, applications and skills are integrated in every topic, alongside TOK links and real-world connections to drive inquiry and independentlearning. Assessment support directly from the IB includes practice questions and worked examples in each topic, along with focused support for the Internal Assessment. Truly aligned with the IB philosophy, this Course Book gives unrivalled insight and support at every stage.·Accurately cover the new syllabus - the most comprehensive match, with support directly from the IB on the core, AHL and all the options·Fully integrate the new concept-based approach, holistically addressing understanding, applications, skills and the Nature of science·Tangibly build assessment potential with assessment support straight from the IB·Written by co-authors of the new syllabus and leading IB workshop leaders·Supported by a fully comprehensive and updated Study Guide and Oxford Kerboodle Online Resources·Also available as a fully online Course BookAbout the series:The only DP resources developed directly with the IB, the Oxford IB Course Books are the most comprehensive core resources to support learners through their study. Fully incorporating the learner profile, resources are assessed by consulting experts in international-mindedness and TOK to ensure these crucial components are deeply embedded into learning.

I was sent a copy of your IB biology text for review and I really liked it. The pictures are great and the explanations are very straight forward., I am totally impressed with the effort that Andrew Allott and David Mindorff put into this latest edition to align with the new syllabus that is being introduced this upcoming year. I have been teaching Biology for 44 years, both in the US and internationally, and during my career I have used many different editions presenting AP, IB and IGCSE syllabi. This edition is well organized, loaded with beautifully coloured illustrations and photos, and like the previous editions, the inclusion of assessment-based questions with marking values, and internal assessment suggestions, compliments this book. I have already suggested this book for next year and am looking forward to the Study Guide, when it becomes available in September., We were planning on ordering another publisher's resources but many of our IB teachers attended workshops and came back asking for Oxford. The quality of the text and online support package is the reason.

Andrew Allott was an IB Diploma student in 1974. He has since acted as an IB Advisor and worked extensively on IB curriculum review. He is currently Head of Biology at Shrewsbury School, UK. David Mindorff is an IB Coordinator and Head of Academics at Lyford Cay International School, Bahamas.