Physics: Focus on IA - Category: 3

Key contents and learning expectations:

• To review in detail the IB expectations concerning the practical programme and explore the relevance of a solid design of the practical programme and principles that should support it.
• To share teaching strategies that will support the development of skills needed for successfully completing a good quality individual investigation.
• To understand the moderation process and to compare standards of marking and moderation amongst delegates.
• To understand and how Approaches to Teaching and Learning (ATL) and ICT can support the IA.
• To understand the diverse range of possible individual investigation types.
• To debate when and how to schedule the IA.
• To exchange best practice and useful resources.